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Questions
1. According to the Healthy Eating Index, which of the following demographic groups has the highest diet quality?
a. adolescents
b. older adults
c. adults
d. children
2. Five out of ten adult smokers began their addiction as children or adolescents.
a. true
b. false
3. Although there are numerous factors to consider, a recommendation of around _____ calories per day is a good starting point for those adult members of the general public who may be interested in counting calories and managing body weight.
a. 1000
b. 2000
c. 3000
d. 4000
4. Curiosity can be a powerful innate characteristic in children, adolescents and young adults that influences their use (and sometime abuse) of substances.
a. true
b. false
5. The average American adult consumes around 2300 milligrams of salt per day- twice the recommended daily amount from the American Heart Association.
a. true
b. false
6. Which of the following is NOT typically an indicator (red flag) of substance use/abuse associated with behavior/outcomes in school/college?
a. negative change in appearance
b. tardiness
c. decrease in scores/grades
d. absenteeism
7. Which of the following food groups (or dietary components) is NOT consumed in excess in the typical American diet?
a. protein
b. saturated fats
c. sodium
d. added sugars
8. of U.S. adults are living with one or more diet-related chronic diseases (such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and some cancers).
a. 40%
b. 60
c. 70
d. 90
9. In general, carbohydrates should comprise the smallest percentage of your diet on a daily basis.
a. true
b. false
10. According to science, which of the following drugs is not an example of a stimulant?
a. cocaine
b. caffeine
c. alcohol
d. amphetamines
11. Fats have more than double the energy per gram of both carbohydrates and proteins.
a. true
b. false
12. A good rule of thumb for Americans (aged 2 and older) is to limit your added sugars to less than 20% of calories consumed per day.
a. true
b. false
13. According to the Health Nutritional Index, which of the following foods would NOT be classified as a "green" food?
a. nuts
b. legumes
c. beef
d. whole grains
14. According to a recent University of Michigan study, eating one peanut butter and jelly sandwich can subtract around 29 healthy minutes of life; therefore, reducing your life expectancy by around half-an-hour!
a. true
b. false
15. Which of the following reasons for individuals to engage in substance use and abuse is related to feelings of isolation and not fitting into society?
a. boredom
b. low self esteem
c. alienation
d. curiosity
16. Binge drinking would be a good example of "lower-risk use" according to the substance use spectrum
a. true
b. false
17. Desserts and sweet snacks are the top (#1) source of added sugars in the typical American diet.
a. true
b. false
18. Alcohol has been shown to impair judgment and decision-making which can result in an increase in risky behaviors. As a result, one recent non-scientific article suggested that _____% of all crimes committed are "alcohol-involved."
a. 20
b. 40
c. 60
d. 80
19. Stealing money and/or family possessions is often an indicator (red flag) of substance use/abuse.
a. true
b. false
20. The average American adult consumes around two-to-three times the daily limit (in grams) of sugar that is recommended by the American Heart Association.
a. true
b. false
21. Pressure from peers is NOT typically a reason for adolescents to engage in substance use/abuse.
a. true
b. false
22. It is recommended that only 5-15% of a healthy diet for the general population should consist of fat.
a. true
b. false