Unit 2 Review - Nutrition

Body composition and body weight are the same thing.

• True

• False

What do we call the dietary guidelines that Americans are RECOMMENDED to follow? Select the correct answer.

• American Nutrition Guidelines

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Government Nutritional Recommendations

• Healthy Eating Guidelines

Why are proper portions important to understand?

• To get specific portions needed for you to meet dietary guidelines

• They are not important.

• To get a better understanding of the plate size

• To better understand what you are eating

What are the factors that contribute to obesity?

• Genetics

• Height

• The color of your hair

• How smart you are

What is body mass index (BMI) a measure of?

• The amount of body FAT based on height and weight

• The amount of MUSCLE based on height and weight

• Amount of mass that can be contributed to the body based on gravity

What characterizes a fad diet?

• They are endorsed by health agencies.

• They are effective for long-term weight loss.

• They are based on an unhealthy and unbalanced diet.

• They are research based.

Which of the following is used to persuade you to purchase an item?

• Ingredients

• Advertisement

• High price

Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommendations on what to eat and drink in order to meet nutritional needs.

• True

• False

Food is energy ___.

Exercise is energy ___.