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Nutrition

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Nutrients help the body . . .

a)

prevent disease

b)

provide energy

c)

grow and repair cells

d)

Each of these answers

2.

Nutrition includes which of the following aspects of foods

a)

Consumption, Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism

b)

Consumption, Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, Storage

c)

Consumption, Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, Storage, Excretion

3.

What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins?

a)

Water soluble vitamins are needed in higher amounts and stay in the body in fat cells

b)

Fat soluble vitamins are needed in high amounts and are stored in water

c)

Fat soluble vitamins provide energy and water soluble vitamins do not

d)

Water soluble vitamins are required in higher amounts, are stored in water and excreted in urine

4.

What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?

a)

Vitamins provide energy and minerals do not

b)

Minerals provide energy and vitamins do not

c)

Vitamins come from organic substances and minerals come from inorganic substances

d)

Minerals come from organic substances and vitamins come from inorganic substances

5.

What are the macronutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

b)

Vitamins, Minerals, Water

c)

Vitamins, Proteins, Fats

d)

Minerals, Carbohydrates, Water

6.

What are the micronutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

b)

Vitamins, Minerals, Water

c)

Vitamins, Proteins, Fats

d)

Minerals, Carbohydrates, Water

7.

What is the main difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?

a)

Macronutrients trigger or serve as catalyst for energy whereas micronutrients provide energy

b)

Macronutrients are required in smaller amounts

c)

Micronutrients are required in larger amounts

d)

Micronutrients trigger or serve as catalyst for energy whereas macronutrients provide energy

8.

What is a Kilocalorie?

a)

used to measure energy

b)

amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree C.

c)

on food labels, it is referred to as "calories"

d)

Each of these answers

9.

Why are complex carbohydrates better to consume than simple carbohydrates?

a)

They provide more energy per gram

b)

They are processed in the body slower as a sustained energy source

c)

They provide more fiber and help your digestive system

d)

They are processes in the body slower as sustained energy source and they provide more fiber and help your digestive system.

10.

What is the daily percentage recommended for carbohydrates?

a)

30-40%

b)

35-40%

c)

50-60%

d)

60-70%

11.

Glucose, not used right away is stored as ________________

a)

Muscle

b)

Glycogen

12.

How many calories per gram for Carbohydrates?

2

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

9

13.

How many servings of vegetables are recommended each day?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

14.

How many servings of fruits are recommended each day?

a)

1

b)

2-3

c)

0

d)

9

15.

How many servings of grains are recommended each day?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

16.

At least half of grains should be high in ___________________.

a)

rice

b)

oatmeal

c)

whole grain

d)

corn meal

17.

How many servings of dairy are recommended each day?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

6

18.

What is the recommendation for eating fish

a)

eat oily fish

b)

eat fish at least 2 to 3 times a week

c)

eat oil fish and eat them 2 to 3 times a week

19.

What is the daily percentage recommended for fat?

a)

10-15%

b)

20-30%

c)

30-40%

d)

35-40

20.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?

a)

Saturated fat is healthier than unsaturated fat

b)

Saturated fat comes from vegetable oils

c)

Unsaturated fat is healthier than saturated fat

d)

Unsaturated fat comes from animal fat

21.

What vitamins require fat to be absorbed and used by the body?

a)

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

b)

Vitamins C and the B vitamins

22.

What percentage of proteins are recommended daily?

a)

10-20%

b)

20-30%

c)

30-40%

d)

40-50%

23.

How many essential amino acids are in a complete protein source?

a)

5

b)

8

c)

9

d)

20

24.

Which of the following functions is not true about protein?

a)

Building cells and tissues

b)

Maintaining bones

c)

Repairing damage

d)

Providing the most optimal source of energy

25.

How many calories are in one gram of protein?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

9

d)

10

26.

What is not a function of vitamins?

a)

promotes growth and maintenance

b)

regulates metabolism, blood flow (circulation)

c)

aids in absorption

d)

provide calories or energy from food

27.

What are examples of water soluble vitamins?

a)

C, B1, B2, B6, Folic Acid, B12

b)

C, B1, B2, B6, B12

c)

A, D, E, and K

d)

Each of these answers

28.

What are examples of fat soluble vitamins?

a)

C, B1, B2, B6, Folic Acid, B12

b)

C, B1, B2, B6, B12

c)

A, D, E, K

d)

C, A, D, E, K

29.

Which of the following in NOT a mineral?

a)

Folic Acid

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Magnesium

30.

What is true about antioxidants and how they prevent disease?

a)

They repair damage done to cells by free radicals

b)

They destroy free radicals by neutralizing them.

c)

They are commonly found in vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds

d)

Each of these answers are true

31.

What is the main function of Vitamin D?

a)

boosts immunity

b)

enables energy production

c)

helps build and maintain bone density

d)

aids in lactation

32.

What happens to the excess amount of water soluble vitamins?

a)

It is absorbed by the liver

b)

It is eliminated by the kidneys

c)

It is stored in fat cells

d)

It is used as a source of energy

33.

Which in not a function of water?

a)

lubricates joints and mucous membranes

b)

helps to swallow and digest foods

c)

provides energy

d)

maintains body temperature

34.

What is the best and most natural source of Vitamin D

a)

Grapefruit juice

b)

Milk

c)

Sunlight

d)

Cranberry Juice

35.

What percentage of the body is made of water?

a)

50%

b)

55%

c)

65%

d)

75%

36.

This food group has pasta, rice, oats, breads, barley, and rye

a)

Protein

b)

Milk and Dairy Products

c)

Fruits and Vegetables

d)

Carbohydrates

37.

What is not a factor used when personalizing “MyPlate Plan”

a)

age

b)

sex

c)

height and weight

d)

interests

38.

What part of the food label is most critical in order to avoid consuming too many calories

a)

Total calories per serving

b)

Serving info (how much equates to one serving)

c)

% Daily Value

d)

Total calories per serving and serving information (how much equates to one serving)

39.

This vitamin promotes eyesight, hearing, taste, and bone formation

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

40.

This vitamin prevents anemia, reduces swelling, and improves skin

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin E

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin C

41.

This vitamin improves your immune system, healing of wounds, and prevents bleeding gums

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

42.

This vitamin helps blood to clot (coagulation)

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin C

43.

What should you consider when buying a loaf of bread?

a)

The first ingredient should read "Whole Wheat"

b)

The ingredient should cite "enriched"

c)

The loaf should be very light and white

d)

The ingredient should cite "bleached"

44.

This mineral is essential for bone and teeth development

a)

Calcium

b)

Potassium

c)

Selenium

d)

Sodium

45.

This mineral helps in the retention and formation of body fluids, pH concentration, and muscle contraction

a)

Potassium

b)

Selenium

c)

Folic Acid

d)

B12

46.

Low levels of this mineral prevent proper amounts of oxygen to delivered to organs and muscle tissue.

a)

Potassium

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Sodium

47.

Symptoms of this deficiency include labored breathing, pale eyelids, pale skin, being cold, and tired

a)

Anemia

b)

Scurvy

c)

Ricketts

d)

Diverticulitis

48.

This deficiency is marked by bleeding gums and poor dental health

a)

anemia

b)

ricketts

c)

scurvy

d)

osteoporosis

49.

Osteoporosis is a very painful and debilitating brittle bone disease that females can prevent later in life by

a)

getting adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D during formative years

b)

having regular menstrual cycles

c)

engaging in weight bearing exercise such as walking and running

d)

Each of these answers.

50.

Eggs, red meat, and beans are excellent sources of

a)

Iron

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Potassium

d)

Magnesium

51.

Eating healthy, hydrating properly, and getting plenty of sleep as an athlete prior to an important game or competition should be . . .

a)

over a long period

b)

at least one week

c)

the day before

d)

only during the season

52.

Which of these foods contain the best source of iron?

a)

chicken

b)

eggs

c)

salmon

d)

tuna

53.

Anemia is a deficiency in ______ that causes symptoms such as low energy and an inability for red blood cells to deliver oxygen to muscles.

a)

magnesium

b)

calcium

c)

iron

d)

glucose

54.

Where is glucose temporarily stored for use of producing energy?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

muscles

d)

brain

55.

Powerade and gatorade is not recommended to drink in high amounts because it has too much . . .

a)

complex carbohydrates

b)

simple carbohydrates

c)

protein

d)

potassium

56.

The presentation of urine showing adequate hydration is . . .

a)

dark yellow

b)

red

c)

completely clear

d)

nearly clear

57.

After intensive exercise, how long should you wait to replenish lost glycogen stores?

a)

2 hours

b)

1 and 1/2 hour

c)

50 minutes

d)

15 minutes

58.

After intensive exercise, which of the following is the best type of snack for muscle recovery?

a)

apple

b)

granola bar

c)

Greek yogart

d)

banana

59.

When should you eat a snack prior to intense exercise?

a)

4 hours prior

b)

Do not eat at all

c)

15 minutes

d)

2 hours

60.

Which of the following is the best type of snack to eat prior to intense exercise

a)

200-350 calorie whole grain granola bar

b)

1100 calories cheeseburger and fries

c)

125 calorie grapefruit

d)

100 calorie banana

61.

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins must be broken down into __________ in order to be used as energy in the glycolysis cycle.

a)

glucose

b)

potassium

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

62.

Where in the cell does the breakdown of energy occur?

a)

Nucleus

b)

The cell membrane

c)

DNA

d)

Mitochondria

63.

What is the body's MOLECULAR currency of energy?

a)

Calories

b)

Glucose

c)

ATP

d)

Glycogen