Nutrition Vocabulary Quiz

What are nutrients?

• Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy

• A shortage of nutrients

• The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health

• The nutrient group used to build and repair cells.

Fill in the blank: _______ are the nutrient group used to build and repair cells.

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is 'Myplate'?

• A type of diet

• A visual reminder to help consumers make healthful food choices

• A type of exercise

• A food pyramid.

Fill in the blank: A food that is _______ has a high amount of nutrients relative to their number of calories.

• A) Calorie-dense

• B) Nutrient-dense

• C) Fat-free

• D) Sugar-free

What does 'Overweight' mean?

• Weighing more than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type

• Weighing less than is healthy

• Having a balanced weight

• Being underweight.

Fill in the blank: A person is considered _______ if they weigh less than is healthy for their gender, height, age, and body type.

• A) Overweight

• B) Underweight

• C) Average weight

• D) Obese

What is 'Body Image'?

• The way you see your body

• The way others see your body

• Your body weight

• Your body height.

Fill in the blank: _______ are extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or death.

• Diets

• Eating disorders

• Exercise routines

• Healthy habits

Which of the folling is NOT a nutrient

• protein

• calories

• carbyohydrates

• fat

What is Nutrient Deficiency?

• A shortage of nutrients.

• Nutrient deficiency refers to the body's inability to digest food properly.
• Nutrient deficiency is caused by excessive intake of vitamins.
• Nutrient deficiency is a type of food poisoning.