yourSELF Quiz

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1. The Food Guide Pyramid is...
a. the eighth Wonder of the World!
b. an Egyptian monument made of food.
c. USDA's guide to eating right.
d. just for adults.

the answer is c: USDA's guide to eating right!

2. It is OK to diet...
a. whenever you feel fat.
b. to look good for a special event.
c. no, it isn't! Only when your doctor tells you.

the answer is c: no, it isn't! Only when your doctor tells you to.

3. Which of the following chas proper nutrition been known to reduce the risk of?
a. osteoporosis
b. some cancers
c. heart disease
d. all of the above.

the answer is d: all of the above!

4. How much exercise should you try to get every day?
a. at least 30 minutes.
b. at least 5 minutes.
c. at least an hour.

the answer is a: at least 30 minutes.

5. The Nutrition Facts label on that jar of applesauce will tell me...
a. how many servings are in the jar.
b. about some of the nutrients in the jar.
c. how much food is in one serving.
d. all of the above.

the answer is d: all of the above.

6. What are the best foods to eat as a snack?
a. foods that fill your Pyramid gaps.
b. the quickest food to prepare.
c. whatever is around the house.

the answer is a: foods that fill your Pyramid gaps.

7. What's the perfect body size for guys and girls?
a. like Kate Moss and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
b. there is no perfect body size - everyone's different.
c. the same as their brothers or sisters.
d. the same as their best friend.

the answer is b: there is no perfect body size - everyone's different.

8. I'm BORED! What's a healthy thing to do?
a. aggravate my brother or sister.
b. eat a few cookies.
c. go for a walk.

the answer is c: go for a walk.



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