Manatee Nutrition2015

1. Which types of fat raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease?

Trans Fat and Saturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fats

Polyunsaturated Fats

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

All fats increase your risk

2. Adults should focus on getting at least ______ minutes of moderate exercise on most days.

30

60

15

0

3. Which food below contains a lot of "empty" calories?

Soda such as Coke

Spinach

Water

Milk

4. We should focus on consuming lean proteins and meats. Which of the options below is NOT considered a lean protein?

Chicken with skin

Canned Tuna in water

Chickpeas

95% lean ground beef

5. The American Heart Association recommends consuming ________ mg of sodium to lower and maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Less than 2400

Less than 2900

More than 2900

Less than 2400 for most, less than 1500 for those with existing high blood pressure

6. What proportion of your plate or meals should come from fruits and vegetables?

1/2

1/3

1/5

0. You don't need fruits or vegetables as part of your meals.

7. What is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2015?

Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle

Nutrition From the Ground Up

Nutrition. It's a Matter of Fact

Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day

8. Approximately how many calories and grams of fat does a 1 ounce serving of cheddar cheese contain (size of about 2 dice)?

115 calories, 9 grams of fat

100 calories, 3 grams of fat

250 calories, 12 grams of fat

300 calories, 4 grams of fat

9. How many grams of dietary fiber should the average adult aim to eat daily?

25 grams

15 grams

40 grams

There are no fiber recommendations.

10. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate, at least how much of your grains should be whole grains?

50%

30%

100%

There is no recommendation for whole grains.