Test your nutrition knowledge! Celebrate National Nutrition Month!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s slogan for the month is “Put your best fork forward!” This is to serve as a reminder that all of us have the tool to make healthy choices and fuel our body with nutritious foods. I thought I’d start this new blog theme with a quiz to test your knowledge and tomorrow we’ll discuss national nutrition month a bit further. No cheating by looking at the answers at the bottom! 😉

Nutrition Month Quiz

1. True or false? Each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices.

A. True
B. False

2. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you should “Focus on _____” as you plan your eating pattern.

A. Calories
B. Trying new foods every day
C. Variety, nutrient density, and amount
D. Added sugars and saturated fat

3. Which of the following is not one of MyPlate’s food groups?

A. Protein
B. Fats/oils
C. Fruits
D. Grains

4. True or false? How much we eat is as important as what we eat.

A. True
B. False

5. Fill in the blank. Making small shifts in what you eat _____ add up over time.

A. Can
B. Cannot

Answers:

1. A. True. That quote actually comes straight from the Nutrition Month homepage at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s one of the inspirations for this year’s slogan. You have the power to change and improve your eating pattern.
2. C. Variety, nutrient density, and amount. These are the 3 keys to a healthful eating pattern. According to the guidelines, “To meet nutrient needs within calorie limits, choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within all food groups in recommended amounts.”
3. B. Fats/oils. MyPlate is made up of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Although MyPlate addresses fats and oils, they do not get their own space on the plate graphic and are instead incorporated within the other food groups.
4. A. True. That’s actually a central tenet of this year’s National Nutrition Month celebration. For more information, visit eatright.org.
5. A. Can. That’s right, those small shifts can actually make a huge impact. Plus, smaller shifts are easier to sustain over time.

Nutrition Month Quiz: How Well Are You Putting Your Best Fork Forward?

-Kelsey