According to the USDA Food Patterns, which of the following foods is NOT a food that is
considered to have empty Calories?
A) grapes B) chocolate cake
C) fruit drinks D) whole milk
Q. 2Which part of a food label is the primary tool for determining the healthfulness of the product?
A) statement of identity B) name and address of the manufacturer
C) Nutrition Facts panel D) net contents of package
Q. 3What term is commonly used to describe foods that are grown without the use of synthetic
pesticides?
A) inorganic B) vegetarian
C) organic D) genetically modified organism (GMO)
Q. 4The chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called
A) carcinogens. B) antibodies. C) nutrients. D) bacteria.
Q. 5Suzie generally prepares the majority of meals for her household. Even though she always
prepares meals that offer enough Calories and nutrients for her family of four, she tends to make
the same meals repeatedly
Which one of the characteristics of a healthy diet is Suzie NOT
incorporating into her meal planning?
A) adequacy B) balance C) variety D) moderation
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT included in the net contents label of a packaged food?
A) number of servings B) weight in grams
C) volume in fluid ounces D) number of items in package
Q. 7The Nutrition Facts panel on a box of crackers indicates that one serving provides 140 Calories,
with 55 Calories coming from fat. Calculate the percentage of Calories from fat in this product.
A) 85 B) 39 C) 55 D) 89
Q. 8Jack is a college athlete who requires 2,800 kilocalories a day to support his total energy needs.
Even though Jack likes many different foods and makes it a point to try new things, he
consumes only approximately 1,600 kilocalories a day
Which one of the characteristics of a
healthy diet is Jack missing?
A) moderation B) adequacy C) balance D) variety
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