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WorksheetsPS2 Intro to Nutrition
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
The study of nutrients in food and how they nourish the body is called
nutrition
digestion
oxidation
absorption
Dry beans, rice, and oatmeal are considered what type of carbohydrate?
simple
complex
glucose
dextrose
What nutrients are the body's main energy source?
lipids
proteins
minerals
carbohydrates
What allows glucose, or blood sugar, to travel throughout the body for energy use?
fiber
insulin
micronutrients
macronutrients
What is the chemical process that causes unsaturated fats to spoil?
digestion
oxidation
absorption
hydrogenation
The process that alters the physical properties of fats and makes them stay fresh longer is called
digestion
absorption
evaporation
hydrogenation
Butter, lard, and meat are sources of which type of fat?
saturated
cholesterol
monounsaturated
polyunsaturated
Which nutrient is needed to build new cells and repair injured ones?
lipids
proteins
vitamins
minerals
Macaroni and cheese is an example of which type of protein?
complete
incomplete
complementary
uncomplementary
Chemical compounds found in food that are needed for regulating metabolic processes are called
hormones
vitamins
amino acids
fatty acids
Sodium and what other minerals are needed for maintaining the body's water balance?
Zinc
iron
calcium
potassium
Which mineral is essential for replenishing red blood cells?
Zinc
iron
iodine
phosphorus
What percentage of the human body is water by weight?
35 to 45
45 to 55
55 to 65
65 to 75
The process of breaking down food into its simplest parts so that it can be absorbed is called
oxidation
digestion
evaporation
hydrogenation
The daily nutrient standards established by the U.S. government are called
adequate intakes
the food guide pyramid
dietary guidelines for americans
recommended dietary allowances
Which is a chemical cousin to complex carbohydrates but cannot be digested for energy needs?
glucose
hormones
insulin
fiber
What condition occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients?
anemia
anorexia
diabetes
malnutrition
What is the condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar properly?
anemia
anorexia
diabetes
malnutrition
A nondigestive type of plant starch that provides bulk and cleansing to the gut is
insulin
glucose
fiber
hormone
Foods that contain some essential amino acids, but not all of them, are
complete proteins
incomplete proteins
soluble proteins
complementary proteins
minerals are classified as trace or
major
minor
deficient
sufficient
What are proteins made of?
fiber
starch
fatty acids
amino acids
Energy from food is measured in units commonly called
calories
nutrients
fatty acids
amino acids
What substance found in food promotes digestive health and regularity?
fat
fiber
suagr
starch
Baked potatoes, cereal, and honey are good sources of
fat
protein
minerals
carbohydrates
What is the only source of energy for the brain and nervous system?
fiber
protein
glucose
insulin
Which organ produces insulin?
liver
kidney
pancreas
gall bladder
Where in the body is cholesterol made?
heart
liver
kidney
pancreas
Sunflower, soybean, and fish oils are sources of which type of fat?
saturated
cholesterol
monosaturated
polyunsaturated
Proteins provide the body's building blocks in the form of
fiber
starch
fatty acids
amino acids
How many amino acids can be found in food?
9
20
27
35
Which minerals help build strong bones and teeth?
iron and zinc
potassium and sodium
magnesium and copper
calcium and phosphorous
Red beans and rice combined is an example of
complete proteins
complex proteins
incomplete proteins
complimentary proteins
What are the building blocks of proteins?
fiber
phytochemicals
vitamins
amino acids
Saturated fats are most commonly found in
avocados
soybeans
peanuts
animals
According to the U.S. centers for disease control and prevention what percentage of U.S. children and teens ages 2 to19 are obese?
8
17
24
32
What condition causes the bones to gradually lose their minerals and become weak and fragile?
obesity
diabetes
osteoporosis
cardiovascular disease
Which type of disease affects the heart and blood vessels and combined is the number one leading cause of death in the united states?
cancer
diabetes
cardiovascular
osteoporosis
What type of vitamins are vitamins A,D,E, and K?
water-soluble
fat-soluble
fiber-soluble
phytochemical-soluble
Chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing diseases are called
fiber
additives
anthocyanins
phytochemicals
Which type of vegetarian items plus dairy products and eggs?
vegan
ovo
lacto
lacto-ovo
Chemicals that kill insects are called
hormones
antibiotics
pesticides
herbicides
What nutrients are lost when meat is cooked too long?
iron adn water
protein adn vitamin B12
thiamin and vitamin B6
vitamin C and phosphorus
Which type of vegetarian consumes only grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds?
vegan
ovo
lacto
lacto-ovo
Vegans need to supplement their diet with a source of which vitamin?
A
B12
C
D
Products that have been produced without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers are called
local
organic
conventional
genetically modified
Which type of vegetarian consumes items plus dairy products?
Vegan
Lacto
Ovo
Lacto-ovo
Which type of vegetarian consumes vegetarian items plus dairy products and eggs?
vegan
lacto
ovo
lacto-ovo
Which type of vegetarians are vegetarians but also eat fish?
vegan
lacto
ovo
pescatarian
How many hours of physical activity does an adult need each week?
1
2.5
4
5.5
Which vitamin is destroyed when produce is cut and exposed to air and heat?
A
B
C
K
What food items might need to be washed and soaked in order to act as a rich nutrient source?
eggs adn beans
fish and tomatoes
beans and legumes
rice and poultry
When cooking meat, fish, and poultry, what happens to the protein when heat is applied?
oxidation
homogenization
pasteurization
coagulation
The recommended daily amounts of nutrients and energy that all healthy people of a particular age range and gender should consume are called
dietary reference intakes
recommended dietary allowances
adequate intakes
choose my plate
The average daily intakes that meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals of a particular age, gender, and physical group are called
choose my plate
adequate intakes
recommended dietary allowances
dietary reference intakes
The remaining amount of calories in a food intake pattern after accounting for the calories needed from all food groups is called the
appropriate calorie allowance
discretionary calorie allowance
adequate calorie allowance
daily calorie allowance
How many minutes of physical activity do children ages 6-17 need daily?
15
30
45
60
Which vitamin do vegans need to supplement their diet with because they do not eat animal-based foods and there are no natural plant sources of the vitamin?
vitamin C
vitamin B12
vitamin D
vitamin E
Which vitamin is essential for good health and keeps nerve and blood cells healthy?
B6
B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Nutrients are destroyed by heat and light, which cause
oxidation
hydrogenation
absorption
evaporation
aside from heat and light, what factor can destroy nutrients because it causes ripening and decay?
oxidation
humidity
ice
air
