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WorksheetsWhat's Your Nutrition Knowledge?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Identify the type of vitamin that is stored in the body.
a)
fat soluble
b)
water soluble
c)
protein soluble
d)
carbohydrate soluble
3.
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
4.
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
5.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
6.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
7.
The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule.
a)
sugar
b)
calcium
c)
sodium
8.
A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
9.
What food group is NOT located on the “my plate” guide?
a)
meat, fruit, grains
b)
fruit, meat, protein
c)
grains, vegetables, protein
d)
fats, oils, and sweets
10.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product?
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
11.
If a student ate one serving of the food product, how many more grams(g) of fiber would he need to consume in order to achieve 100% of the daily recommended value for a 2000 calorie diet?
a)
12 g
b)
31g
c)
1g
d)
22g
12.
What percentage of your daily value of sodium does this product provide?
a)
12%
b)
3%
c)
11%
d)
15%
13.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
14.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
16.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
17.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin
18.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
19.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
20.
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth, regulates blood clotting?
a)
Iron
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Calcium
d)
Vitamin C
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