Nutrition: Lesson 2 Review

The unit used to measure the amount of energy you get from food is called a:

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Metabolism

The number of calories you consume (eat) should equal

• The number of calories you burn

• It doesn't matter how many calories you eat

The rate at which your body uses energy is called

• Calories

• Metabolism

• Nutrient

In general, if you eat MORE calories than you burn, you will....

• Maintain your weight

• Gain weight

• Lose weight

In general, if you eat LESS calories than you burn, you will....

• Maintain your weight

• Gain weight

• Lose weight

What types of foods should we try to avoid?

• Nutrient Dense Foods

• Empty Calorie Foods

T/F: As long as you stay within the recommended calories, it doesn't matter what types of food you eat.

• True

• False

Which of the following meals would meet the MyPlate Food Guidance System?

• Grilled Chicken, fresh salad with strawberries and blueberries, a whole wheat dinner roll, and a glass of milk.

• Two pieces of pizza and a glass of coke.

• Spaghetti with meat sauce, peas, garlic bread, and water.

For lunch, Mrs. Brobston had a peanut butter and honey sandwich on whole wheat bread, carrot sticks, and a glass of milk. What else should she add to her lunch to meet the MyPlate Food Guidance System?

• Strawberries

• Green Peppers

• A bag of chips

The ratio of fat, bone, and muscle that make up your body is called

• Metabolism

• Overweight

• Body Composition