Name:_____________________________________ Date:__________________________

Class Period:______________________

Food Safety and Nutrition Unit 6.1 and 6.2 PostTest

Please put away all electronics and notes. These are not to be used on this test. Miss Hurtt
will let you know when these can be taken out again.

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Circle the letter of
the correct answer. 2 points each.

1. How many basic nutrient groups are there?

a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
2. Which of the following is a protein source?
a. Bagels
b. Peanut Butter
c. Bananas
d. Apple
3. Which of the following is a category of vitamins?
a. Fat Soluble
b. Protein Soluble
c. Insoluble
d. Heat Soluble
4. When is the best time to keep your diet balanced if you missed a certain food category
during a meal?
a. Breakfast
b. Lunch
c. Dinner
d. Snack Time
5. How many main types of minerals are there?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
True or False
Identify if the statement is true or false. Circle the letter of the correct answer. 2 points each.

6. There are psychological, physiological, and environmental reasons for eating.

a. True
b. False
7. Your body relies on carbohydrates for each of the functions it carries out and to produce
energy from the foods you eat.
a. True
b. False
8. Vitamins and Minerals have calories.
a. True
b. False
9. Seafood is a type of protein.
a. True
b. False
10. If vegetables are part of a sauce, they still count as a healthy serving.
a. True
b. False

Short Answer
In the space provided, please answer each question in its entirety. Answers do not have to be in
complete sentences. I will not take off for spelling or grammar, but please do your very best! 2
points each.

11. Name three reasons people eat.

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12. What is the missing part? Carbohydrate, Protein, Water, Vitamins, Minerals, and ______.
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13. How much water should you drink a day ____________.

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14. The best way to fill your diet with iron is by eating ________.
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15. The best way to introduce minerals into your diet is by eating ______________.
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Essay
Answer each question completely. I will not take off for spelling or grammar, but please do your
very best! Write your answer on the blanks provided.

16. Name the Six Basic Nutrient Groups (6 points)

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17. Sarah has been recommended by her doctor to incorporate more into into her diet to help
lessen her symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. Name two ways Sarah could do this and
why it would work. (4 points)

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Food Safety and Nutrition Unit 6.1 and 6.2 PostTest
ANSWER KEY

Multiple Choice
1. C PTS: 2
2. B PTS: 2
3. A PTS: 2
4. D PTS: 2
5. B PTS: 2
True or False
6. A (True) PTS: 2
7. B (False) PTS: 2
8. B (False) PTS: 2
9. A (True) PTS: 2
10. A (True) PTS: 2
Short Answer
11. ANSWERS WILL VARY PTS: 2
(EX. environment, family, culture,
technology, price, religion, lifestyle, etc)
12. Fat PTS: 2
13. 6-8 cups PTS: 2
14. Leafy Greens PTS: 2
15. Nutrient Dense Foods PTS: 2
Essay
16. Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, PTS: 6
Vitamins, Minerals
17. ANSWERS WILL VARY PTS: 4
(Ex. Leafy greens, supplements, red meat, etc)