Portion Sizes

18 Questions | By Florey | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 2110

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1.

To control your weight, you simply need to choose a healthy mix of food in any given amount.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Which of the following factors listed does NOT affect the amount of total calories you need to eat each day?
- A.
  
  Age
- B.
  
  Gender
- C.
  
  Your race/ethnicity
- D.
  
  Level of physical activity
- E.
  
  Family genes
- F.
  
  Your current weight
3.

What is a serving size?
- A.
  
  The amount of a particular food product that is right for you
- B.
  
  The amount of food listed on a product's food label
- C.
  
  A predetermined portion that is approximately the size of the palm of your hand
4.

No set number of calories or amount of physical activity will help everyone to lose weight or keep weight off.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

What is a portion?
- A.
  
  The amount of food you choose to eat at one time
- B.
  
  The amount of food listed on a product's food label
- C.
  
  An amount of food that is equivalent to one measuring cup
6.

The portion sizes you should eat may or may not be the same as the serving sizes on food labels.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Which of the nutrients listed on a Nutirition Facts Label would you avoid or limit?
- A.
  
  Fat
- B.
  
  Sodium
- C.
  
  Saturated Fat
- D.
  
  A and B
- E.
  
  All of the above
8.

How many grams of total carbohydrates would you have eaten, if you consumed the entire package?
- A.
  
  10 grams
- B.
  
  35 grams
- C.
  
  105 grams
- D.
  
  450 grams
9.

Refer to the the sample Macaroni and Cheese label. How many calories are there in one pocket (one package has 3 pockets) of Macaroni and Cheese?
- A.
  
  125
- B.
  
  220
- C.
  
  500
10.

Of those nutrients listed on a Nutrition Facts Label, which are you suggested to "get enough of" on a daily basis?
- A.
  
  Protein
- B.
  
  Vitamin D
- C.
  
  Potassium
- D.
  
  All of the above
11.

How can you keep track of how much you eat on a daily basis?
- A.
  
  By taking a walk with a friend
- B.
  
  By consuming only low-fat or non-fat dairy products
- C.
  
  By keeping an accurate food diary
12.

What are some suggested activities for you to do when you get bored, besides eat?
- A.
  
  Take a walk
- B.
  
  Read a book or magazine
- C.
  
  Drink water or herbal tea without sugar
- D.
  
  All of these are great suggestions to avoid boredom eating
13.

In order to maintain portion control, you need to measure and count everything you eat for the rest of your life.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Why are you recommended to eat slowly?
- A.
  
  Foods that are not well chewed have a greater chance of causing weight gain
- B.
  
  Your brain must receive the message that your stomach is full, prior to becoming too full
- C.
  
  Eating quickly puts you at risk for high blood sugar, regardless of the type or amount of food you consume
15.

Which of the following suggestions will help you to control your portion sizes at home?
- A.
  
  Take an amount of food that is equivalent to 1 serving, according to the food label
- B.
  
  Eat meals at regular times
- C.
  
  Freeze foods that you do not eat right away
- D.
  
  All of these are appropriate suggestions for maintaining portion control at home
16.

Which of the following is the best suggestion for helping you control your portions while dining out?
- A.
  
  Measure out 1 serving of the chosen menu item
- B.
  
  Share your meal
- C.
  
  Go for pre-packaged items to avoid overconsumption
17.

Approximately how long does it take for your stomach to signal to your brain that you are full?
- A.
  
  15 seconds
- B.
  
  5 minutes
- C.
  
  15 minutes
- D.
  
  30 minutes
18.

One of the disadvantages of purchasing raw food items is that they are always more expensive than their processed alternative.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False