P.E.B Test 1 - Healthy Eating Guidelines

Organic foods tend to have higher levels of nutrients than nonorganic foods.

Referencing the product below, what is one serving size in cups? Brown rice: 20 cups of rice per container. Servings per container: 40.

Nutritional labels list only healthy nutrients.

Weight gain occurs when a person consumes too much/many __________.

Which of the following is NOT a step one can take to prevent food borne illnesses?

Processed, low-fat foods are typically low in calories.

The expiration date on a product refers to the last date a product should be __________.

1 in 4 daily calories should come from fat.

Fresh fruit can be contaminated by the water used to wash it.

A serving of food that has 10% to 19% of a nutrient based on a 2,000-calorie diet is considered to have __________.

Vitamins A, vitamin C, calcium, and __________ are required to appear on nutritional labels.

The acronym FDA stands for __________.

Foods that have 35% of a daily intake of a nutrient are classified the same as those that have 20%.

Acne is caused by __________.

Guidelines for Healthy Eating

Organic foods typically do not necessarily have higher nutrient levels compared to nonorganic foods.
A standard serving size of brown rice is 1/2 cup, with 20 cups per container and 40 servings.
Nutritional labels contain both healthy and unhealthy nutrients.
Weight gain is primarily a result of consuming too many calories.
To prevent foodborne illnesses, one should avoid using the same knife for cutting all meats.
Processed, low-fat foods can be misleading and are not always low in calories.
The expiration date indicates the last day a product should be used before spoilage risk increases.
Only 1 in 5 daily calories should ideally come from fat.
Fresh fruits can carry contaminants from the wash water, highlighting the importance of proper washing.
A food item containing 10% to 19% of a nutrient is deemed to have good nutritional value based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Required vitamins to be listed on nutritional labels include vitamins A, C, calcium, and iron.
The FDA stands for Food and Drug Administration, which oversees food safety and labeling.
Nutrient classification treats foods with 35% and those with 20% of daily intake equivalently.
Acne is influenced mainly by hormonal changes rather than diet or external factors.

Test your knowledge on healthy eating with this quiz based on the P.E.B Test 1. Explore concepts such as serving sizes and nutrition facts. Challenge yourself to discern between organic and non-organic foods.