Mastery Check - Nutrition

Sophia is learning about healthy eating habits in her health class. Her teacher introduces a concept that shows how to include all five food groups in a meal. What is this concept called?

• A type of plate used for serving food

• The name of a popular restaurant

• The US government plan that shows how to include all five food groups in a meal

• A type of cooking utensil

During a science class, Elijah asked, 'What are nutrients?'

• The number of calories in a food item

• The taste and flavor of a food

• Substances in food that provide energy and structure to the body

• The size of a food portion

Sophia is learning about how her body processes food. She wants to know what metabolism is.

• The process of cooking food

• The size of a meal

• All of the chemical reactions that occur within our bodies, controlling how effectively our bodies break down macronutrients

• The time it takes to eat a meal

Avery is trying to improve her diet and wants to understand what "balance" means in the context of nutrition. What should she focus on?

• To eat a variety of foods from different food groups, providing a wide range of beneficial nutrients

• To only eat processed foods

• To eat a lot of sweets

• To skip meals regularly

Why is Priya, who eats three meals a day, not necessarily well-nourished?

• Because Priya doesn't eat enough

• Because being well-nourished involves getting the right nutrients for optimal health

• Because Priya eats too much

• Because Priya only eats processed foods

Ethan is learning about nutrition in his health class. His teacher asks, 'What are macronutrients?'

• Substances in food that help the body grow and develop

• Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that provide calories for energy

• Vitamins and minerals

• Ultra-processed foods

Emma is trying to improve her diet and is considering whether to choose whole foods or ultra-processed foods. Why might she prefer whole foods?

• Whole foods provide a variety of nutrients and are less processed, while ultra-processed foods are often low in nutrition (empty calories)

• Ultra-processed foods taste better

• Whole foods have fewer calories

• Ultra-processed foods are easier to prepare

During a nutrition class, Abigail was asked how the food groups in MyPlate are categorized. What should she answer?

• By color

• By size

• By the main nutrients they contain

• By alphabetical order

Priya is a teenager who is learning about nutrition. Why is it important for her to eat from all food groups every day?

• To gain weight

• To avoid growth and change

• Because growth and change occur until adulthood, and the nutrients in these foods are essential

• To follow a trend

Aiden has been avoiding eating vegetables, fruits, and dairy products for a while. What can happen to him as a result?

• Improved health

• Weight loss

• Serious health problems

• Better energy levels