Human Nutrition

Does genetics influence your nutritional needs?

• yes

• no

• sometimes

A diet high in saturated fats is associated with heart disease and other health conditions. Which of the following is NOT high in saturated fats

• dairy (milk, butter)

• beef, lamb, and pork

• olive oil, eggs, and avocados

• coconut oil, milk chocolate, and white chocolate

Diets that allow for rapid weight changes (loss or gain) are good to quickly get to a desired weight and then switch to maintenance.

• True

• False

Which of the following are complex carbohydrates?

• bread, pasta, rice, and potato

• lean meats (chicken, turkey)

• candy and sodas

• fatty meats (beef, lamb, pork)

Which of these foods is low in complex carbohydrates?

• quinoa

• beans

• eggs

• oats

Diets like Keto, Paleo, and Atkins are used to lose weight. What makes them effective?

• Low intake of protein

• Low intake of carbs

• High intake of starch

• Low intake of fats

Using unrefined sugars, like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar, is a healthy replacement for white sugar.

• True

• False

Juices often contain as much sugar as sodas

• True

• False

Eliminating all carbohydrates is a good weight-loss method.

• True

• False

To gain weight, which of the following should you NOT do?

• eat frequent, smaller meals

• Increase nutritionally dense foods

• avoid high fat foods

• eat a few, very large meals