WorksheetsNutritional Needs
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This calcium deficiency disease effects millions of adults in the US.
a)
scurvy
b)
osteoporosis
c)
pellagra
d)
rickets
2.
Most of our body's iron is stored in this organ.
a)
Pancreas
b)
Heart
c)
Small Intestine
d)
Liver
3.
Peristalsis is the process of breaking food down into simpler compounds the body can use.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Another word for the sugar found in fruit is ______________ .
a)
Lactose
b)
Maltose
c)
Sucrose
d)
Fructose
5.
Lactose is the sugar found in ____________ .
a)
Fruit
b)
Vegetables
c)
Milk products
d)
Blood
6.
What is the process controlled by sodium, potassium, and chlorine whereby the fluids flow in and out of cells through the cell walls?
a)
Myosis
b)
Digestion
c)
Osmosis
d)
Mytosis
7.
This type of sugar is carried by the bloodstream and is measured carefully by someone who has Diabetes.
a)
Sucrose
b)
Glucose
c)
Fructose
d)
Maltose
8.
_______________ is a form of complex carbohydrates from plants that humans cannot digest.
a)
Galactose
b)
Iron
c)
Fiber
d)
Maltose
9.
Most health experts agree the best way to get the nutrients you need is to take dietary supplements.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
If a student weighs 160 pounds, they should drink how many ounces of water per day?
a)
70
b)
90
c)
80
d)
40
11.
Gastric juices containing hydrochloric acid and enzymes break down food during digestion in what organ.
a)
Mouth
b)
Small intestine
c)
Esophagus
d)
Stomach
12.
The process whereby food is moved in waves through the digestive system is called _______________ .
a)
Absorption
b)
Hydrogenation
c)
Peristalsis
d)
Digestion
13.
Eating healthy when you are young can affect health as an adult.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What 3 substances can raise your blood cholesterol?
a)
Sucrose, Fructose and Maltose
b)
Supplements, Vitamins and Minerals
c)
Trans Fats, Saturated Fats and Cholesterol
d)
Carbs, Fiber and Sugar
15.
Eating sugar causes diabetes.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
High blood cholesterol is NOT a risk factor for heart disease.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Most fats that are high in saturated fatty acids are liquid at room temperature.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Lack of sunlight can cause a person to be low in which vitamin?
a)
A
b)
C
c)
D
d)
K
19.
This vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid and is found in citrus fruits.
a)
K
b)
C
c)
A
d)
D
20.
Osteoporosis, a decrease in bone density can be caused by lack of which mineral?
a)
Thiamin
b)
Magnesium
c)
Magnesium
d)
Calcium
21.
A good source of calcium would be in which foods.
a)
Leafy Greens
b)
Grains and Cereals
c)
Fruits and vegetables
d)
Dairy Products
22.
Red meat, egg yolks, leafy green vegetables and enriched breads and cereals are a good source of this mineral.
a)
Zinc
b)
Iron
c)
Iodine
d)
Water
23.
After eating, most of the nutrients in food are absorbed by the body in which organ.
a)
Stomach
b)
Small intestine
c)
Liver
d)
Mouth
24.
Metabolism is the process of breaking food down into simpler compounds the body can use.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
This condition reduces the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream and decreases the amount of oxygen the blood can carry.
a)
Osteoporosis
b)
Anemia
c)
Scurvy
d)
Influenza
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