Think you know nutrition? Take this quick 10 question quiz and test your knowledge! Good luck... I got 9/10 correct.
1. How many calories are in 1 gram of sugar?
- A.5
- B.8
- C.4
- D.3
- A.Provides beneficial nutrients, like calcium, iron, protein, potassium and fiber
- B.Contains relatively few calories
- C.Contains low amounts of added sugars, fats and sodium
- D.Provides vitamins, minerals, and other substances.
- E.All of the above
- A.6 g
- B.4 g
- C.5 g
- D.10 g
- A.The Food and Drug Administration
- B.The company producing the food
- C.How much people tend to eat
- D.The size of the package
- A.Calories
- B.Saturated Fat
- C.Sodium
- D.Sugar
- E.All of the above
- A.5% DV or less is considered low, and 20% DV or more is considered high
- B.10% DV or less is considered low, and 20% DV or more is considered high
- C.5% DV or less is considered low, and 25% DV or more is considered high
- D.10% DV or less is considered low, and 15% DV or more is considered high
- A.2 hours and 30 minutes at a moderate level
- B.1 hour and 15 minutes at a vigorous level
- C.None
- D.A and B
- A.2,300 mg
- B.1,500 mg
- C.3,000 mg
- D.2,000 mg
- A.9
- B.7
- C.4
- D.3
- A.Calories
- B.Sugars
- C.Saturated Fat
- D.Sodium
1. The answer is c. There are 4 calories in 1 gram of sugars. The grams of sugars you see on a Nutrition Facts Label is the total amount of sugars in a product – it accounts for both the naturally occurring sugars in dairy products (as lactose) and fruit (as fructose), and any sugars added to foods for sweetness.
2. The answer is d. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, "nutrient-dense" foods and beverages provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that may have positive health effects with relatively few calories. They also provide relatively low amounts of added solid fats, added sugars, or added refined starches, or by the solid fats naturally present in the food. Eating nutrient-dense forms of food within each food group is the best approach to achieving this goal and building a healthy eating pattern.
3. The answer is b. There are 4g of sugar in one teaspoon. While the 2010 Dietary Guidelines do not set a daily recommended intake for sugar, they suggest individuals cut back on calories from solid fats and added sugars.
4. The answer is a. The Food and Drug Administration standardized serving sizes in 1990. A law called the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act requires all packaged foods to have nutrition labeling using consistent terms defined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The food ingredient panel, serving sizes, and terms such as "low fat" and "light" are standardized.
5. The answer is e. The basic Facts Up Front label lists calories and information about saturated fat, sodium and sugar – nutrients the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting. Labels may also include information about “nutrients to encourage” such as protein, fiber and vitamins that you need to stay healthy.
6. The answer is a. According to the FDA, getting 5 percent or less of the daily recommended value of a nutrient from a single serving of a product is considered a low amount, and 20 percent of the daily value is considered a high amount per serving.
7. The answer is d. Adults should do at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a moderate level - such as walking briskly, gardening or bicycling less than 10 miles an hour - or 1 hour and 15 minutes each week of aerobic physical activity at a vigorous level - such as jogging, heavy yard work or bicycling more than 10 miles an hour. Being active 5 or more hours each week can provide even more health benefits. Spreading aerobic activity out over at least 3 days a week is best. Also, each activity should be done for at least 10 minutes at a time. Adults should also do strengthening activities, like push-ups, sit-ups and lifting weights, at least 2 days a week.
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day, including muscle-strengthening activities, like climbing, at least 3 days a week and bone-strengthening activities, like jumping, at least 3 days a week.
8. The answer is a. According to the American Heart Association, 1 teaspoon salt = 2,300 mg sodium. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend individuals reduce daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) and further reduce intake to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 and older and those of any age who are African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
9. The answer is a. There are 9 calories in 1 gram of fat. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that you consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids and replace them with monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids. For example, when preparing foods at home, solid fats (e.g., butter and lard) can be replaced with vegetable oils that are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
10. The answer is a. On small packages with limited space, the icon for calories per serving may be the only nutrition fact represented on the front of the package.
*Quiz courtesy http://www.factsupfront.org/Quiz