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WorksheetsNutrition Vocabulary
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This nutrient's main function is to supply the body with energy; it can be found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk products.
a)
protein
b)
fat
c)
carbohydrate
d)
vitamin
2.
Fat that is usually solid at room temperature and found in meats and dairy products.
a)
unsaturated fat
b)
saturated fat
c)
trans fat
3.
This nutrient supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, and protects nerves.
a)
protein
b)
fat
c)
carbohydrate
d)
water
4.
The amount of energy released by nutrients
a)
fat
b)
nutrient
c)
calorie
d)
metabolism
5.
Type of fat that is usually liquid at room temperature; found in vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds.
a)
unsaturated fat
b)
saturated fat
c)
trans fat
d)
fiber
6.
Nutrient responsible for growth and repair of body tissues; good sources include meat, dairy, nuts, seeds, and eggs.
a)
fat
b)
protein
c)
carbohydrate
d)
mineral
7.
Type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants & necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system.
a)
fiber
b)
fat
c)
protein
d)
water
8.
Fat made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils; also known as "partially hydrogenated oils"
a)
unsaturated fat
b)
saturated fat
c)
trans fat
9.
Essential nutrient necessary for most bodily functions, including maintaining a normal temperature, transporting nutrients, and getting rid of waste.
a)
water
b)
vitamins
c)
minerals
d)
fats
10.
Waxy, fatlike substance found only in animal products; not a necessary part of a diet since your liver produces it
a)
fat
b)
cholesterol
c)
amino acid
d)
fiber
11.
Inorganic substances that are found in soil and water, needed in small amounts, and are necessary for proper growth and development
a)
vitamin
b)
mineral
c)
fat
d)
protein
12.
Nutrient made by living things (organic), required in small amounts, and assist many chemical reactions in the body
a)
mineral
b)
vitamin
c)
water
d)
amino acid
13.
Serious reduction in the body’s water content
a)
dehydration
b)
metabolism
c)
homeostasis
d)
nutrition
14.
Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
calorie
d)
dehydration
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