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WorksheetsBasic Nutrients
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
What are the two categories of carbohydrates?
a)
simple and complex
b)
saturated and unsaturated
2.
All of the following are basic nutrients necessary for good health except ______ .
a)
Water
b)
Sugar
c)
Protein
d)
Fat
3.
A good example of a complex carbohydrate is ______ .
a)
Table Sugar
b)
White Bread
c)
Whole-Wheat Pasta
d)
Sweetened Cereal
4.
What role does fiber play in the body?
a)
It builds muscle
b)
It absorbs vitamins
c)
It improves cardiorespiratory endurance.
d)
It keeps a person feeling full longer, and it helps move food through the digestive system.
5.
A protein that contains nine of the essential amino acids is called a(n) ______ .
a)
Complete protein
b)
Incomplete protein
c)
Complete amino acid
d)
Unrefined grain
6.
Which food is the highest in unsaturated fat?
a)
Butter
b)
Olive Oil
c)
Cookies
d)
Steak
7.
“Good cholesterol” is also known as ______ .
a)
Fatty acids
b)
Trans Fats
c)
Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL)
d)
High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
8.
What nutrient helps build tissues and repair muscle?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Vitamins
d)
Proteins
9.
Which of the following is probably the best source of calcium?
a)
Turkey
b)
Tomato
c)
Spinach
d)
Bread
10.
What is a healthy example of a simple carbohydrate?
a)
Whole wheat pasta
b)
Pepsi
c)
Brown Sugar
d)
Apple
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