Grade 9 -Nutrition

Carbohydrates are our body's initial energy source.  Which of the following foods are a good source of carbohydrates?

• Steak
• Potatoes
• Butter
• Fish

What causes scurvy?

• Vitamin A deficiency

• Vitamin C deficiency

• Calcium deficiency

What causes rickets?

• Vitamin A Deficiency

• Vitamin C deficiency

• Vitamin D deficiency

If a person has a deficiency in Iron, they may have __________.

• scurvy

• Rickets

• Osteoporosis

• Anemia

Jana decided to eat only meat, oily fish, cheese and bread, and drink water. Which nutrient would be in low levels in her diet?

• calcium

• iron

• vitamin C

• vitamin D

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.

• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.

• Age

• Gender

• Type of blood

• Level of activity

Taller and bigger people need ______________ energy than shorter and smaller people.

• same

• more

• equal

• less

Which food contains carbohydrates?

• Fish
• Pasta
• Egg
• Carrot

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

• Having variety of food shows that the meal contains a variety of nutrients.

• Food that are the same are unhealthy.

• Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.