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WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete
a)
gives you energy
b)
repair muscles
c)
build muscles
d)
reduces fats
2.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
3.
Half of your plate should be:
a)
Fruits and Vegetables
b)
Protein
c)
Grains
d)
Dairy
4.
The units used to measure the energy in food
a)
Calories
b)
Range
c)
Metabolism
d)
BMI
5.
Metabolism is
a)
Height compared to weight
b)
Rate in which your body breaks food down for energy
c)
How fast you run a mile
d)
Weight management plan
6.
What group are beans and eggs in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetable
c)
fruit
d)
grain
7.
How many of your grains should be whole grains?
a)
all of them
b)
a few of them
c)
half of them
d)
a third of them
8.
Chicken, fish and meat are all types of which diet component?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
9.
What is the function of proteins?
a)
store genetic information
b)
store energy (long-term)
c)
store energy (short-term)
d)
build skin, hair, nails, muscles
10.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
11.
A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
12.
Why do we need a balanced diet?
a)
The body needs nutrients for speed and height
b)
The body needs nutrients for energy, growth and repair
c)
to provide energy
d)
To have better outlook
13.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
14.
Complex Carbohydrates.....
a)
Do not contain all of the essential amino acids
b)
Provide a quick burst of energy
c)
Provide long, sustainable energy
d)
Contain all of the essential amino acids
15.
The body's main source of energy comes from:
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fat
c)
Protein
d)
Sugar
16.
This nutrient is responsible for building bones and soft tissues
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Carbohydrates
17.
Which of the following is NOT a disease that can be caused from a life-long, bad diet
a)
Heart disease
b)
Type 1 diabetes
c)
Type 2 diabetes
d)
high blood pressure
18.
What is the process of taking in food and using it for energy and good health?
a)
Nutrition
b)
making healthy choices
c)
GMOs
d)
Carbohydrates
19.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
20.
How many calories are in 1 pound of fat
a)
3000
b)
3500
c)
2000
d)
2500
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