Nutrition and Health

Vegetables; fruits; meats and beans; are all examples of:

• food groups

• dairy products

• nutrition

• portion sizes

Vigorous exercise usually involves:

• a. getting your heart rate higher

• b. never sweating

• c. never breathing hard

• d. maintaining high lactate level

Whenever you drive or ride in a car, it is always necessary to:

• a. take food with you

• b. wear a seat belt

• c. have a glass of water

• d. dress warmly

Most Americans get enough protein in their diets.

• true

• False

What important mineral is found in all foods in the Dairy Group?

• Calcium

• Monoglucose

• Fiber

• Vitamin C

Milk is the only food that contains calcium.

• true

• false

Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

• Fiber

• Vitamin D

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.

• true

• false

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.

• true

• false

Kids aged between 5 and 17 years need at least ___ minutes a day of moderate and vigorous activity.

• 20

• 45

• 60

• 120