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FNW-04.1: Nutrient Classes and food sources

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

__________ can be found in liquid or solid form, like butter or olive oil.

a)

Proteins

b)

Carboydrates

c)

Water

d)

Fats

2.

Nutrient that stores energy and some vitamins; helps produce hormones and provides insulation

a)

water

b)

fats

c)

minerals

d)

vitamins

3.

Which nutrient does NOT give the body any energy, but is needed for most of your body functions

a)

carbohydrates

b)

water

c)

proteins

d)

fats

4.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
5.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
6.

Which kind of fat is the least healthful and is often found in highly processed foods?

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Trans Fat

c)

Saturated

d)

Carbs

7.
Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top. Did he eat any protein?
a)
Maybe
b)
Yes
c)
No
8.

Which of the following are good sources of proteins?

a)

arugula, kale, romaine

b)

Strawberries, apples, grapes

c)

tortilla, muffin, bread

d)

Beans, eggs, chicken

9.
We need to have fat in our diets.
a)
True
b)
False
10.

You are having a snack before a two-hour-long soccer practice. What nutrient should your snack be high in?

a)

minerals

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

protein

11.

Select the foods high in simple carbohydrates:

a)

Butter, avocado, eggs

b)

Steak, nuts, beans

c)

Whole wheat pasta, fruit, oatmeal

d)

Juice, soda, candy

12.

Examples of complex carbohydrate foods include:

a)

Soda, energy drinks, juice

b)

Whole wheat bread, vegetables, rice

c)

Lean chicken, fish, peanut butter

d)

Sweet tea, chocolate bars, grapes

13.

Select all of the fat-soluble vitamins:

a)

vitamin B

b)

vitamin E

c)

vitamin K

d)

vitamin D

14.

Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?

a)

Dairy

b)

Sodium

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Protein

15.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
16.

The foods that are highest in protein are...

a)

Milk and dairy products

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Meat and meat alternatives

d)

Grain products

17.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
18.

This nutrient makes up about 75% of your body:

a)

water

b)

vitamin A

c)

carbohydrates

d)

protein

19.
Water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except: 
a)
vitamin C
b)
Vitamin K
c)
Vitamin B3
d)
Vitamin B6
20.

Which fats are naturally SOLID at room temperature?

a)

unsaturated fats

b)

saturated fats

c)

trans fats

21.
Plant proteins are called:
a)
complete proteins
b)
cholesterol
c)
incomplete proteins 
d)
fat 
22.
Which nutrient helps regulate body functions?
a)
Fats
b)
Vitamins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
23.

Which nutrient is metal and non-metal elements that your body needs to work properly?

a)

fats

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

protein

24.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein source?

a)

Orange

b)

Steak

c)

Eggs

d)

Chicken

25.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False