Which of the following is a healthy choice for protein in the USDA Food Patterns?
a. Nuts b. Bacon
c. Baked potatoes d. Sweet potatoes
Q. 2Which of the following is a characteristic of excess intra-abdominal fat?
a. It is more common in women than men
b. It has been proven to be a poorer indicator of degenerative diseases than the BMI
c. Some (but not all) research suggests that it is more harmful than fat in other locations
d. It is associated with increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in men but not in women
Q. 3According to the USDA Food Patterns, which of the following protein foods should be most limited?
a. Shrimp b. Baked beans
c. Peanut butter d. Skinless chicken
Q. 4Jenny is 34 years old and has a BMI of 28 . Her body type could be described as pear-like. John is 55 years old with a BMI of 28, and a body type that is apple-like. Why is John more likely than Jenny to be at risk for degenerative diseases?
a. He is male b. He is older
c. He weighs more d. He has central obesity
Q. 5How much fruit juice (100) is equivalent to 1 cup of fresh fruit?
a. 0.25 cup b. 0.5 cup
c. 1 cup d. 2 cups
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT a known side effect of having insufficient fat stores?
a. Infertility b. Clinical depression
c. Elevated body temperature d. Abnormal hunger regulation
Q. 7Which of the following is NOT a legume?
a. Peas b. Beans
c. Peanuts d. Potatoes
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