1.
When baking muffins or cookies, how can you lower the fat content without ruining the recipe?
A
Use only one egg in the recipe
B
Cut the amount of sugar the recipe calls for in half
C
Substitute plain non-fat yogurt or applesauce for fat or shortening
D
Use water instead of fat or shortening
2.
Which of the following means that a product contains no amount of or only a small amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and/or calories?
A
Free
B
Low
C
Percent fat free
3.
How many ounces of protein do most Americans over the age of 9 need daily?
A
5 to 6
B
1 to 2
C
3 to 4
D
7 to 8
4.
Which of the following can't be digested but helps to regulate the digestive system?
A
Folic acid
B
Potassium
C
Fiber
D
Vitamin C
5.
Which of the following is peanut oil?
A
Unsaturated fat
B
Saturated fat
C
Simple carbohydrate
D
Mineral
6.
Which of the following happens as a result of including fruit in your diet?
A
Stronger bones throughout life
B
Long term weight management
C
Reduced risk of many diseases
D
Smooth and shiny skin
7.
Which of the following can vitamin pills do?
A
Make your muscles bigger
B
Give you energy
C
Return health to sick people
D
Make you stronger
8.
If you blot crumbled ground beef with a paper towel, you can reduce the amount of fat by 4 or more grams.
False
True
9.
A low fat food must have at least 5g of fat.
True
False
10.
Which of the following is salt?
A
Saturated fat
B
Mineral
C
Unsaturated fat
D
Complex carbohydrate
11.
Which of the following provides a source of energy?
A
Vitamins
B
Carbohydrates
C
Minerals
D
Proteins