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Understanding Food (Middle/High School)

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Question 1 of 18

What have we learned about optimal nourishment?

(Select all that apply)
A

Hydration is important

B

We need protein every day

C

We need good sources of fat

D

We need carbohydrates

E

We need micro nutrients (like vitamins)

F

We should eat foods low in sugar

G

We should eat foods low in hydrogenated oils

Question 2 of 18

Finish the sentence: When it comes to maintaining healthy eating, we need to learn…

A

that most food is bad for us.

B

what vegetables are fibrous.

C

what kinds of food are nutritious.

Question 3 of 18

How much water should you drink each day?

A

One fourth of your body weight

B

One third of your body weight

C

One half of your body weight

D

One fifth of your body weight

Question 4 of 18

Select the answer that does not belong: Protein helps build…

A

Muscle

B

Fat

C

Blood

D

Hair

Question 5 of 18

True or False: Beans and chickpeas are not rich in protein.

A

True

B

False

Question 6 of 18

Consider this scenario: Sam doesn’t know how much protein is in the can of tuna his mom bought at the grocery store. What’s the easiest way for him to find out?

A

Search the internet for the answer

B

Go ask his health coach

C

Read the nutrition label on the side of the tuna can

D

Search his nutrition textbook

Question 7 of 18

Fill in the blank: ___ help develop our brain and absorb vitamins.

A

Fats

B

Sugars

C

Carbs

Question 8 of 18

Which of the following is not a good source of fat?

A

Whole milk

B

Steak

C

Coconut oil

D

Deep fried chicken

E

Salmon

Question 9 of 18

Which of the following is not a good source of carbs?

A

White bread

B

Sweet potatoes

C

Oatmeal

D

Fruits

E

Rice

Question 10 of 18

Which of the following is a micro nutrient?

A

Protein

B

Sugar

C

Fat

D

Potassium

E

Carbs

Question 11 of 18

True or False: Nutrition labels only include macro nutrients, never micro nutrients.

A

True

B

False

Question 12 of 18

What kinds of food should we limit?

A

Foods high in protein

B

Foods high in sugar

C

Foods high in fiber

D

Foods high in micro nutrients

Question 13 of 18

What are some healthy sweeteners we can use to lower our sugar intake?

(Select all that apply)
A

Monk Fruit

B

Stevia

C

Bananas

D

Berries

E

Granulated sugar

Question 14 of 18

True or False: If a product has fewer ingredients it tends to be a healthier product.

A

True

B

False

Question 15 of 18

Fill in the blank: Understanding the macro nutrients, micro nutrients, sugar content, and additives in a food is a great way of knowing what ___ the food has.

A

Quality

B

Taste

C

Quantity

Question 16 of 18

What’s a calorie?

A

A measurement of fat

B

A measurement of energy

C

A particular ingredient

D

A nutrient

Question 17 of 18

What questions should we ask to help us think of food as fuel?

(Select all that apply)
A

How much does it cost?

B

How much (what quantity) does my body need?

C

Are these quality ingredients?

D

How much can I eat before I regret it?

Question 18 of 18

True or False: When you eat something less healthy, like a burger, you’re cheating.

A

True

B

False

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