Meeks Heit Health & Wellness

Lesson 27: Using Diet to Guard Against Disease

Self-Check Quiz

1
It is important to choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium because ____________.
A)a diet high in salt might increase bowel movements
B)a diet high in salt might increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
C)salt does not taste good
D)a diet high in salt may cause birth defects
2
Why is it a good idea to limit your intake of processed foods, such as hot dogs and bologna?
A)They are expensive.
B)They are often high in fat.
C)Both a and c
D)They have added chemicals such as nitrates.
3
Which of the following is the best example of a meal high in antioxidants?
A)A hot dog, yogurt, and coffee
B)A cheeseburger, french fries, and a soda
C)Fish, green salad, potatoes, orange juice
D)Cheese cubes, bagel, and milk
4
If a person experiences a red, itchy rash around the mouth after eating something new, he or she most likely has ___________.
A)a food allergy
B)hypoglycemia
C)an intolerance to MSG
D)a food intolerance
5
Why is the number of children and teens who develop type II diabetes growing in the U.S.?
A)Because the rates of obesity are growing in children and teens
B)Because children spend more time in front of the television and computers than they used to
C)An intolerance to MSG
D)All of the above
6
Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?
A)Tomato
B)Carrot
C)Cauliflower
D)Cucumber
7
How does eating fish help keep your heart healthy?
A)It contains omega-3 fatty acids.
B)It prevents diabetes.
C)If you are eating fish, you're not eating junk food.
D)It does not have any MSG.
8
_________ is a body weight that is 20 percent or more than a desirable body weight.
A)Obesity
B)Overweight
C)Ideal weight
D)Underweight
9
Which of the following is the best choice if you are trying to reduce your "bad" cholesterol, or LDL?
A)Skinless chicken breast
B)Fish fried in canola oil
C)Potato chips
D)Hot dogs
10
Someone who cannot digest lactose has ____________.
A)gluten deficiency
B)celiac disease
C)lactase deficiency
D)MSG
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