FOODS I- 2.03

Amanda, who weighs 90 pounds, looks in the mirror and sees herself as very fat, so she either fasts or starves herself every day. What eating disorder might she have?
1. Anorexia nervosa
2. Bulimia
3. Malnutrition
4. Obesity
Keeping body weight the same for an extended period of time is known as:
1. A maintenance program.
2. A seesaw diet.
3. Bulimia.
4. Fasting.
Which is an effective way to lose weight?
1. Eat a balanced diet with about 1400 calories
2. Eat grapefruit with all meals for two weeks
3. Go on a starvation diet for a few days
4. Replace all high-protein foods with starchy foods
Who is MOST qualified to assist in planning and implementing a weight loss program?
1. Extension agent
2. Family and consumer scientist
3. Health food store clerk
4. Registered dietitian
What is the MOST common cause of being underweight?
1. Consuming fewer calories than needed
2. Cutting out carbohydrates
3. Inactivity
4. Skipping lunch on weekends
An individual who eats large amounts of food and then purges is MOST likely to have which kind of eating disorder?
1. Anorexia nervosa
2. Bulimia
3. Malnutrition
4. Obesity
In which career would a person plan detailed and specific menus to meet special dietetic needs?
1. Cafeteria worker
2. Hospital dietitian
3. Pediatrician
4. School food supervisor
At what age are MOST babies physically ready to begin eating infant cereal?
1. 4 to 6 month
2. 7 to 9 months
3. 10 to 12 months
4. One year
Pregnant women should follow a diet that:
1. Consists mainly of dairy products.
2. Consists of a variety of nutritional foods.
3. Is fat free.
4. Doubles their normal calories.
Which might encourage a preschool child to develop good eating habits?
1. Brightly colored finger food
2. Large portions
3. Sitting at a “grown-up” table and using “grown-up” eating utensils
4. Spicy foods with crunchy textures served piping hot
Physical activity helps individuals manage their weight by:
1. Burning calories
2. Increasing body fat.
3. Increasing body stress.
4. Increasing calories
The weight that is right for an individual depends on:
1. How many calories the individual consumes.
2. The ideal weight for an individual based on height/weight charts.
3. The individual’s body build, lifestyle, and health.
4. The weight of other individuals of the same age.
To LOSE weight, an individual should:
1. Eat fewer servings of fruits and vegetables
2. Eat no higher-calorie foods
3. Eat smaller amounts of higher-calorie, favorite foods.
4. Go for long periods of time without eating.
Vegans eat foods from plant sources and:
1. Dairy products.
2. Dairy products and eggs.
3. Eggs.
4. Nothing else
Tofu is a/an:
1. Animal product
2. Soybean curd.
3. Type of pasta
4. Wheat based.
MOST individuals who lose weight gain it back because they:
1. Cannot afford weight loss diets.
2. Do not eat a variety of foods.
3. Go back to their old eating habits.
4. Used diet pills.
To promote good eating habits in children:
1. Eat with them and make mealtime enjoyable
2. Serve only what they request
3. Teach them to clean their plates
4. Use food as rewards or punishment
An abnormal, physical response to certain foods by the body’s immune system is a food:
1. Additive
2. Allergy.
3. Intolerance.
4. Therapy.
Which supplement should be added to the diet for women planning to become pregnant?
1. Calcium
2. Folic acid
3. Iron
4. Vitamin C
Which nutrient should be added to infant formula?
1. Calcium
2. Folic acid
3. Iron
4. Vitamin C
Athletes should achieve weight goals by:
1. Consuming a steady supply of nutrients.
2. Restricting calories.
3. Restricting fluids.
4. Skipping meals.
Healthy weight loss programs recommend weekly weight loss of how many pounds?
1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
4. 10
Regular exercise:
1. Burns calories.
2. Decreases metabolism.
3. Decreases muscle tone.
4. Makes an individual slim
Calories measure:
1. Amount of fat in the body.
2. Basal metabolism
3. Body weight.
4. Food energy.
A pregnant woman’s bones and teeth may be affected if her diet does NOT contain enough:
1. Calcium.
2. Iron.
3. Magnesium.
4. Potassium.
If adults do not eat LESS than they ate as adolescents:
1. Their weight will depend on body type
2. Their weight will stay the same.
3. They will gain weight
4. They will lose weight.
As people progress through their life cycle, their nutrient requirements:
1. Change.
2. Decrease.
3. Increase.
4. Remain the same.
People with heart disease may have to DECREASE their consumption of:
1. Complex carbohydrates.
2. Proteins.
3. Sodium and foods high in saturated fats.
4. Vitamins.
Which food commonly causes serious allergy problems?
1. Cheese
2. Corn
3. Peanuts
4. Squash
Which is a common food allergy symptom?
1. Drowsiness
2. Fatigue
3. Hives
4. Thirst
Which is good finger food for a toddler?
1. Cheese
2. Grapes
3. Hot dogs
4. Raw carrots
Compared to older children and teens, diets of children under age two need MORE:
1. Carbohydrates.
2. Fats.
3. Minerals.
4. Proteins.
The BEST way to decide whether weight loss is needed is to:
1. Compare your size and shape to that of other people your age.
2. Judge by what you see in the mirror.
3. Talk to a health professional
4. Always lose weight.
During the adolescent growth spurt, teenagers need:
1. More energy.
2. Fewer vitamins and minerals
3. Less protein.
4. More essential fats.
A mega-dose of vitamin or mineral supplements could result in:
1. A balanced and varied diet
2. An accumulation of excess nutrients in the body.
3. Cure for diseases and illnesses
4. Improved mental abilities.
When served together, rice and beans provide:
1. A complete protein
2. An inadequate diet
3. An incomplete protein
4. Few nutrients

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