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WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Fiber is a good source of energy.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
2.
Essential amino acids are produced by your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
3.
Drinking 8½ to 11½ glasses of fluids a day is a good strategy for maintaining good health.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
4.
Fruit juices and whole fruits provide approximately the same level of nutrients to your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
Eating a candy bar or drinking a sugary soda is a healthful strategy for boosting your energy level.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
6.
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats all have the same number of calories per gram.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
7.
No cure exists for food allergies.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
8.
You can control and prevent lifestyle diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease by diet, lifestyle and exercise.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
_____ is a graphic designed to remind people how much of each food group they should eat at a meal.
a)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
b)
Daily Values
c)
Nutrition Facts Label
d)
MyPlate.gov
10.
Saturated fats are found primarily in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
11.
The government agency that regulates the labeling of food products is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
12.
Factors such as age, gender, and level of physical activity influence your calorie needs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
In a food label’s ingredients list, ingredients are listed according to how nutritious they are.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
14.
Water helps cushion and lubricate your joints.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
In addition to a balanced diet, moderate to vigorous exercise above and beyond normal daily activities, is recommended. How much for children and adolescents?
a)
30 minutes per day
b)
1 hour, 2 times per week
c)
1 hour, 3 times per week
d)
60 minutes per day
16.
How does a person gain weight?
a)
Eating fat
b)
Eating carbs daily
c)
Eating more calories than they use up on a consistent basis
d)
Exercising only twice a week
17.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods?
a)
they are low in nutrient density
b)
they are high in fat and calories
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals
d)
all of the above
18.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet
d)
to help improve physical fitness
19.
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?
a)
sodium weakens bones and teeth
b)
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
c)
sodium is linked to cancer
d)
sodium causes a person to be diabetic
20.
If you are a vegan, which of these foods would you NOT eat?
a)
Black beans
b)
Brown rice
c)
Fat free peanut butter
d)
Fried Eggs
21.
The following picture represents which logo?
a)
Myplate.gov
b)
Nutrition Facts Label
c)
The Power Plate
d)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
22.
Unhealthy eating habits may affect your physical body later in life with different types of diseases.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Some health related diseases maybe passed on from parents to children and grandchildren through your genes.
a)
True
b)
False
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