WorksheetsDietary Guidelines
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is not one of the basic nutrients?
a)
Water
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
d)
Fruit
2.
How many basic nutrients are there?
a)
6
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
3.
How many calories per gram are in fat?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
8
4.
Does water have any calories?
a)
Yes
b)
No
5.
The function of vitamins AND minerals is to:
a)
Provide energy
b)
Regulate body functions
c)
Build and repair body tissues
d)
Carry fat soluble vitamins
6.
True or False? Three nutrients provide energy, the other three do not
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What is the function of Protein?
a)
To regulate body functions
b)
To provide energy
c)
To build and repair body tissue
d)
To carry water soluble vitamins
8.
How many calories are in protein AND carbohydrates?
a)
3
b)
9
c)
4
d)
6
9.
How often are Dietary Guidelines revised?
Every:
Every:
a)
4 years
b)
5 years
c)
10 years
d)
3 years
10.
Fill in the blank.
Enjoy your food, but eat ___.
Enjoy your food, but eat ___.
a)
more
b)
less
c)
fewer calories
d)
slow
11.
What 3 colors of vegetables should be increased in the diet?
a)
Red, orange, dark green
b)
Orange, yellow, dark green
c)
Dark green, yellow, purple
d)
Yellow, red, dark green
12.
Fill in the blank.
Make half your plate ___.
Make half your plate ___.
a)
Grains and fruit
b)
Vegetables and protein
c)
Fruit and vegetables
d)
Protein and grains
13.
True or False? Half your grains should be whole?
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Which is NOT part of the five food groups?
a)
Fruits
b)
Vegetables
c)
Grains
d)
Water
15.
Complete the guideline:
Balance ___ to manage weight
Balance ___ to manage weight
a)
Calories
b)
Exercise
c)
Grains
d)
Water
16.
What is the key consumer message for grains?
a)
Make half your plate grains and proteins
b)
Make half your grains whole
c)
Eat less grains
d)
Eat whole grains with every meal
17.
Individual Caloric Need is NOT based upon?
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Race
d)
Activity
18.
What are empty calories?
a)
Food with absolutely no calories
b)
Foods containing very few calories
c)
Foods that have solid fats and added sugars add calories, but few or no nutrients
d)
Foods with no calories and very little nutrients
19.
True or False? Nutrient dense means foods that provides substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals and fewer calories
a)
True
b)
False
20.
What are the five food groups?
a)
Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, protein
b)
Vegetables, fruits, dairy, grains, fats
c)
Protein, fats, fruits, vegetables, grains
d)
Fruits, vegetables, vitamins, grains dairy
21.
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
a)
To regulate body functions
b)
To build and repair body tissue
c)
To provide energy
d)
To satisfy hunger
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