Nutrition and Wellness Post Assessment Semester 2|
Questions and Answers
Define social wellness ** Answ **It involves building healthy relationships, acceptance of
diverse cultures, and good communication skills.
Describe the statement "Food is Medicine" ** Answ **Eating foods high in nutrients and
antioxidants helps prevent cellular failure and prevent you from becoming sick.
After World War II, farming, fishing, and other food production activities became large-scale
enterprises which caused what? ** Answ **Diversification of food
Poor dietary habits result in a decline in health. List the 6 chronic diseases related to poor diet.
** Answ **Obesity, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Diabetes
Macronutrients consist of which nutrients? ** Answ **Fats, Carbohydrates, protein
Micronutrients consist of which nutrients? ** Answ **Vitamins and minerals
List the 4 steps to food safety ** Answ **Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
What are the two types of foodborne illnesses? ** Answ **Viral and Bacterial
What is the role of the United States Department of Agriculture in nutrition and wellness? **
Answ **The USDA provides the American people with nutrition and wellness resources.
Describe simple and complex carbohydrates. ** Answ **Simple carbs are sugars that break
down quickly (one or two molecules) and provide quick energy. Complex carbs are starches that
take longer to break down (sugar chains) and provide longer-lasting energy.
Why is fiber important to have in your diet? ** Answ **Helps move waste products
An avocado is an example of which type of fat? ** Answ **Unsaturated Fat
What nutrient makes up the greatest percentage of your body? ** Answ **Water
Questions and Answers
Define social wellness ** Answ **It involves building healthy relationships, acceptance of
diverse cultures, and good communication skills.
Describe the statement "Food is Medicine" ** Answ **Eating foods high in nutrients and
antioxidants helps prevent cellular failure and prevent you from becoming sick.
After World War II, farming, fishing, and other food production activities became large-scale
enterprises which caused what? ** Answ **Diversification of food
Poor dietary habits result in a decline in health. List the 6 chronic diseases related to poor diet.
** Answ **Obesity, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Diabetes
Macronutrients consist of which nutrients? ** Answ **Fats, Carbohydrates, protein
Micronutrients consist of which nutrients? ** Answ **Vitamins and minerals
List the 4 steps to food safety ** Answ **Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
What are the two types of foodborne illnesses? ** Answ **Viral and Bacterial
What is the role of the United States Department of Agriculture in nutrition and wellness? **
Answ **The USDA provides the American people with nutrition and wellness resources.
Describe simple and complex carbohydrates. ** Answ **Simple carbs are sugars that break
down quickly (one or two molecules) and provide quick energy. Complex carbs are starches that
take longer to break down (sugar chains) and provide longer-lasting energy.
Why is fiber important to have in your diet? ** Answ **Helps move waste products
An avocado is an example of which type of fat? ** Answ **Unsaturated Fat
What nutrient makes up the greatest percentage of your body? ** Answ **Water
