WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
2.
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
saturation
d)
constipation
3.
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
a)
protecting your nerves
b)
forming your cells
c)
maintaining body temperature
d)
supplying energy for your body's functions
4.
Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts are
a)
supplements
b)
antioxidants
c)
minerals
d)
vitamins
5.
The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called
a)
homeostasis
b)
dehydration
c)
anemia
d)
scurvy
6.
Very heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body's water content known as
a)
anemia
b)
homeostasis
c)
scurvy
d)
dehydration
7.
Which of the following is NOT a good way to prevent dehydration?
a)
Drink lots of caffeinated liquids
b)
Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise
c)
drink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a day
d)
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
8.
Which is an example of a nutrient dense food?
a)
cake
b)
low-fat yogurt
c)
candy
d)
soft drinks
9.
What did you take from the Nutrition unit? Did you make any changes to your eating, if so what?
4 lines
10.
Which of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?
a)
Obtain all of your protein from meat
b)
Drink lots of fruit juice
c)
Make half of the grains you eat whole grain
d)
Consume more solid fat than liquid fat
11.
Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
13.
The MINIMUM recommended amount of water that should be consumed in a 24hr period is
a)
60 oz
b)
100 oz
c)
64 oz
d)
24 oz
14.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
15.
Fats should only make up_______ percent of your daily caloric intake
a)
20-35
b)
0-10
c)
40-50
d)
10-20
16.
Proteins should make up _________ percent of your daily caloric intake.
a)
10-35
b)
20-40
c)
50-60
d)
15-25
17.
Carbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.
a)
20-45
b)
10-25
c)
45-65
d)
30-45
18.
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Proteins
19.
Fat has 4 calories per gram
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The only healthy way to lose or gain weight is to
a)
Not eat breakfast
b)
Eat Healthy and play video games
c)
Exercise and eat simple carbohydrates
d)
Eat healthy AND exercise
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