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nutrition

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
4.
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  
5.
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 
6.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
7.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
8.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
9.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
10.
Bread, pasta and cereals are part of which  food group?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Proteins
11.
How many calories does fat contain per gram?
a)
4 calories
b)
8 calories
c)
9 calories
d)
10 calories
12.
What type of food does our body need the most to give us energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
Vitamins
13.
If you eat more food and energy than you burn off through being active, what happens?
a)
You would lose weight
b)
You would gain weight
c)
Nothing - you would stay the same
d)
You would get really muscular and strong
14.
What type of nutrient are sugars?
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
15.
What type of nutrient are starches?
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
16.
Energy from food is called
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Protein
c)
Calories
17.
This nutrient can be broken down into two categories:  fat-soluble and water-soluble
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
18.
Water can be found in fruits and vegetables.
a)
True 
b)
False
19.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
20.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
21.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
22.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
23.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles, cells and tissues in the body?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Protein
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
25.
If a person has a deficiency in Vitamin D and Calcium, they may have __________.  It may cause a person to have brittle bones.  
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
26.
How many calories per gram does Fat provide?
a)
9
b)
4
c)
7
d)
3
27.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
28.
What percentage of our daily calories need to come from carbohydrates?
a)
60%
b)
30%
c)
10%
d)
None
29.
Which food below can a vegetarian NOT eat?
a)
Scrambled Eggs
b)
Shredded Chicken
c)
Tofu
d)
Caesar Salad
30.
Which of these nutrients is not an energy-providing nutrient?
a)
Water
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
31.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
32.
Convert protein grams to calories using this nutrition label (2g of protein here)
a)
16 calories
b)
8 calories
c)
24 calories
d)
2 calories
33.
If a product has 3 grams of FAT in it, how many CALORIES does it produce?
a)
27 calories
b)
15 calories
c)
12 calories
d)
9 calories
34.
Fiber is a good source of energy.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
35.
Essential amino acids are produced by your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats all have the same number of calories per gram.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
37.
 Saturated fats are found primarily in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
38.
Which one of the following has more calories per gram than the others?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Sugar
d)
Carbohydrate
39.
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
40.
A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
41.
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
42.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
51.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA is characterized by:

a)

Fear of gainig weight

b)

Very low weight

c)

Distorted view of body

d)

All the answers are correct

52.

What is Anorexia nervosa?

a)

This is an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.

b)

This is an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to gain weight.

c)

An emotional disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by fasting or self-induced vomiting or purging.

53.
People with anorexia...
a)
have a real fear of weight gain
b)
have a distorted view of their body size and shape
c)
restrict their food intake by dieting, fasting, or exercising excessively
d)
All of the above
54.
Bulimia is...
a)
starving yourself
b)
binge eating then purging
c)
not eating dairy products
d)
only eating gluten free foods
55.
Bulimia Nervosa is a cycle of __________ and ____________.
a)
binge eating and passivity
b)
burping and splurging
c)
starving and over exercising
d)
binge eating and purging
56.
One of the symptoms associated with bulimia includes damage to ___________ and gums.
a)
teeth
b)
mouth
c)
tongue
d)
breath
57.
Obesity is a condition where the body accumulates excess _____________.
a)
fats
b)
carbohydrate
c)
protein
d)
energy
58.

How is a health risk that results from ingesting food that is contaminated with parasites?

a)

Parasite food

b)

Food poisoning

c)

Animal food

d)

Animal Poisons

59.
What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from viruses?
a)
Control time and temperature
b)
Practice good personal hygiene
c)
Practice good cleaning and sanitation
60.

A sickness caused by eating food that contains a contaminant?

a)

Strep throat

b)

Foodborne illness

c)

Scarlet Fever

d)

Migraines

61.

You should use the same cutting board for meats and vegetables and you do not have to clean in between cutting each.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Always thaw foods in the refrigerator overnight and never thaw them lying on the counter or in a sink of water.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

It is ok to serve food that has been sitting out at room temperature for 6 hours.

a)

True

b)

False

64.
A food allergy...
a)
only causes digestive problems 
b)
is not too serious 
c)
is life threatening
d)
affects all children differently  
65.
Which of the following food choices commonly causes allergic reactions in children:
a)
Fruit 
b)
Honey
c)
Carrots
d)
Peanuts 
66.

An allergy is when there's a food someone can't eat because it will __________.

a)

make them sick.

b)

help them grow big and strong.

c)

be difficult to chew.

d)

be good for them.

67.

Reactions to food vary from person to person.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Which 4 foods are people most commonly allergic to?

a)

Dairy, marshmallows, corn, and meat.

b)

Mango, hot dogs, nuts, and potatoes.

c)

Dairy, eggs, nuts, and fish.

d)

Avocados, corn, apples, and coffee.

69.

One symptom of a severe allergic reaction is___________

a)

Rashes or hives

b)

Itchy mouth

c)

Swelling of face

70.

Food intolerance happens _____________

a)

suddenly

b)

gradually

c)

quickly

71.

Which of the following requires immediate emergency medical care?

a)

Irritated digestive system

b)

Itchy mouth

c)

Difficulty breathing

72.

Which of the following is a common cause for food allergy?

a)

Peanuts

b)

Caffeine

c)

Artificial sweeteners

73.

Foods that commonly cause allergies are called ______

a)

injectors

b)

inhalators

c)

allergens

74.

What is a natural sugar found in milk?

a)

Gluten

b)

Histamine

c)

Lactose

75.

What is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye?

a)

Lactose

b)

Gluten

c)

Pickles

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