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National Nutrition Month Quiz 2015

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2015?
- A.
  
  Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
- B.
  
  Nutrition From the Ground Up
- C.
  
  Nutrition. It's a Matter of Fact
- D.
  
  Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day
Correct Answer
A. Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
2.

Which types of fat raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease?
- A.
  
  Trans Fat and Saturated Fat
- B.
  
  Monounsaturated Fats
- C.
  
  Polyunsaturated Fats
- D.
  
  Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- E.
  
  All fats increase your risk
Correct Answer
A. Trans Fat and Saturated Fat
3.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate, at least how much of your grains should be whole grains?
- A.
  
  50%
- B.
  
  30%
- C.
  
  100%
- D.
  
  There is no recommendation for whole grains.
Correct Answer
A. 50%
4.

The American Heart Association recommends consuming ________ mg of sodium to lower and maintain a healthy blood pressure.
- A.
  
  Less than 2400
- B.
  
  Less than 2900
- C.
  
  More than 2900
- D.
  
  Less than 2400 for most, less than 1500 for those with existing high blood pressure
Correct Answer
D. Less than 2400 for most, less than 1500 for those with existing high blood pressure
5.

Approximately how many calories and grams of fat does a 1 ounce serving of cheddar cheese contain (size of about 2 dice)?
- A.
  
  115 calories, 9 grams of fat
- B.
  
  100 calories, 3 grams of fat
- C.
  
  250 calories, 12 grams of fat
- D.
  
  300 calories, 4 grams of fat
Correct Answer
A. 115 calories, 9 grams of fat
6.

How many grams of dietary fiber should the average adult aim to eat daily?
- A.
  
  25 grams
- B.
  
  15 grams
- C.
  
  40 grams
- D.
  
  There are no fiber recommendations.
Correct Answer
A. 25 grams
7.

What proportion of your plate or meals should come from fruits and vegetables?
- A.
  
  1/2
- B.
  
  1/3
- C.
  
  1/5
- D.
  
  0. You don't need fruits or vegetables as part of your meals.
Correct Answer
A. 1/2
8.

We should focus on consuming lean proteins and meats. Which of the options below is NOT considered a lean protein?
- A.
  
  Chicken with skin
- B.
  
  Canned Tuna in water
- C.
  
  Chickpeas
- D.
  
  95% lean ground beef
Correct Answer
A. Chicken with skin
9.

Adults should focus on getting at least ______ minutes of moderate exercise on most days.
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  60
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  0
Correct Answer
A. 30
10.

Which food below contains a lot of "empty" calories?
- A.
  
  Soda such as Coke
- B.
  
  Spinach
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Milk
Correct Answer
A. Soda such as Coke

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Manatee Nutrition2015

What is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2015?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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