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Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them is
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Nutrition
c)
Nutrients
d)
Protein
2.
What is the process of breaking down food into a form your body can use
a)
Breakdown
b)
Stress
c)
Digestion
d)
Nutrients
3.
The standard amount of food that allows different foods to be compared with one another OR the amount of food a person is supposed to eat. Listed on food labels.
a)
Portion Size
b)
Serving Size
4.
The amount of food a person wants to eat
a)
Serving Size
b)
Portion Size
5.
What are three factors that affect your METABOLISM?
a)
Time
School
Effort
b)
Genes
Health
Body Fat
c)
Age
Gender
Level of physical activity
6.
What nutrient is the  body's main source of energy
a)
Fat 
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Protein
d)
Water
7.
Which nutrient  promotes normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy.
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Fat
d)
Sugar
8.
A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods is called...
a)
Macro Nutrients
b)
Calories
c)
Calcium
9.
Which Macro nutrient is  used to build and repair cells?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat 
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Saturated Fat
10.
Butter, vegetable oil and avocado are some examples of which Macro nutrient? 
a)
Protein
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
11.
Meat, poultry, fish and egg are some examples of which Macro Nutrient? 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrate
12.
Rice, pasta, oatmeal, potatoes are some examples of which Macro Nutrient? 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrates
13.
Which of the following is the process of converting energy in food into energy your body can use? 
a)
Metabolism
b)
Digestion
c)
Nutrients
d)
Health Food
14.
A pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats is
a)
Diet
b)
Healthy Weight Range
c)
Food Log
15.
Which of the following is substances in foods that your body needs to function. examples: grow, have energy, and stay healthy 
a)
Vitamins
b)
Nutrients
c)
Diet
d)
Water
16.
Which essential nutrient carries other nutrients to your cells, helps with digestion, removes waste, and cools your body off.
a)
Avocado
b)
Saturated Fats
c)
Water
d)
Unsaturated Fats
17.
Carbohydrates
Fat 
Protein 
Water 
Vitamins
Minerals 
a)
The energy nutrients
b)
The 6 Essential Nutrients
c)
The food groups
18.
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Proteins
Dairy
a)
MyPlate.gov
b)
Foods we eat
c)
The food groups
19.
Another type of complex carbohydrate that helps to carry waste out of your body. It lowers your risk of developing heart disease can some types of Cancer.
a)
Simple Sugars
b)
Fruit
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetable
20.
Two type of carbohydrates
a)
Simple Sugars & Complex Carbohydrates
b)
Saturated & unsaturated fats
c)
Nutrition
d)
Donuts and Candy