Guidelines for Healthy Eating — Quiz

Question 1

Which statement describes a nutritionally balanced diet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients.

Question 2

Which of these would most likely lead to increased calorie intake?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The size of bagels increases.

Question 3

Which of these describes an aspect of optimum nutrition?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

assists with normal development

Question 4

Which nutrient do adult women increase to prevent bone-density loss?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

calcium

Question 5

Which food type should make up more than 10 percent of a person’s daily calorie intake?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

proteins

Question 6

Adam joins the cross-country team and starts to run several miles every day. Which change would best fit his nutritional needs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increasing calories and water

Question 7

Which nutrient serves as a major source of energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carbohydrates

Question 8

Which nutritional class absorbs vitamins and sustains the immune system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fats

Question 9

Which nutritional class builds and maintains cells and tissues?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

proteins

Question 10

Which of these nutrients helps the body absorb vitamins and sustain the immune system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fats

Guidelines for Healthy Eating — Quiz Answers