WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What nutrient is responsible for building, maintaining, and replacing tissues in your body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
water
c)
proteins
d)
fats
2.
This nutrient group helps to regulate many of your body processes. They also help to fight infections, help your skin, your eyes, and other organs.
a)
minerals
b)
fats
c)
vitamins
d)
water
3.
This nutrient is vital to almost every body function. It transports nutrients, carries waste from cells, lubricates joints, and helps with digestion.
a)
proteins
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
4.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated
d)
Carbs
5.
We need to have fat in our diets.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which type of fats are the "bad fats"?
a)
All fats are bad.
b)
Saturated fats
c)
Unsaturated fats
7.
This nutrient provides long-term and steady energy.
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
8.
What type of nutrient are sugars?
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
9.
Most complete proteins come from
a)
plant sources
b)
animal sources
10.
Incomplete proteins come from
a)
animal sources
b)
plant sources
11.
This nutrient helps the digestive system.
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
12.
Water can be found in fruits and vegetables.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Fiber
d)
Minerals
14.
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
15.
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
16.
What food group is NOT located on the “my plate” guide?
a)
meat, fruit, grains
b)
fruit, meat, protein
c)
grains, vegetables, protein
d)
fats, oils, and sweets
17.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product?
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
18.
If a student ate one serving of the food product, how many more grams(g) of fiber would he need to consume in order to achieve 100% of the daily recommended value for a 2000 calorie diet?
a)
12 g
b)
31g
c)
1g
d)
22g
19.
A student ate a chicken breast, green beans, brown rice and a glass of milk for dinner. According to “MyPlate.gov” which food group is not included in her meal?
a)
vegetables
b)
fruits
c)
protein
d)
grains
20.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
a)
1
b)
6-8
21.
Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetables
c)
fruit
d)
dairy
22.
The recommended daily servings for this food group 1.5 cups for girls 9-18, 1.5 cups for boys 9-13 and 2 cups for boys 14 to 18. The essential nutrient from this food group is Vitamin C.
a)
grain group
b)
fruit group
c)
dairy group
d)
vegetable group
23.
The recommended daily servings is 2 cups for girls 9-13 and 2.5 cups for girls 14-18. The recommended daily servings is 2.5 cups for boys 9-13 and 3 cups for boys 14-18. The key nutrient from this food group is Vitamin A.
a)
dairy group
b)
meat and beans or protein group
c)
fruit group
d)
vegetable group
24.
All are good sources of calcium except:
a)
Milk
b)
Cream Cheese
c)
Some leafy greens like kale and collard greens.
d)
Yogurt
25.
Protein foods can contribute to sodium intake.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?
a)
Strengthening bones
b)
Building Muscles
c)
Aiding digestive system
Aiding digestive system
Aiding digestive system
d)
Making new blood cells
27.
If sugar is listed first in the ingredients in a food product, that means the product is very nutritious.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
What color vegetable should you eat the most?
a)
Orange
b)
Green
c)
Purple
d)
A variety
30.
What food group are beans and peas counted in?
a)
Vegetable Group
b)
Protein Group
c)
Both
d)
Neither
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