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Jr High Nutrition

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them is known as what

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrients

c)

Dieting

d)

Delicious

2.

Substances found in food that the body needs

a)

Nutrients

b)

Calories

c)

Additives

d)

Gluten

3.

Which of the vitamins are water soluble (2 total)

a)

B

b)

C

c)

A

d)

D

e)

E

4.

Parts of fruits, vegetables, and grains that can not be digested

a)

Iron

b)

Amino Acids

c)

Fiber

d)

Lactose

5.

How many amino acids are needed to create protein

a)

10

b)

15

c)

20

d)

25

6.

Condition where you eat food and then try to get rid of it quickly.


(a)  
Choose from the below words
Bulimia
Anorexia
Binge Eating
7.

Physical need for food

a)

Hunger

b)

Appetite

c)

Craving

8.

The psychological desire for food (You want it)

a)

Hunger

b)

Appetite

c)

Craving

d)

Starvation

9.

This is the good cholesterol called.

a)

HBO

b)

LDL

c)

HDL

d)

CYC

e)

YMCA

10.

The area of my plate we should consume the most of

a)

Fruit

b)

Protein

c)

Grains

d)

Vegetables

11.

This many stored calories makes one pound of fat.

a)

4000

b)

3000

c)

3500

d)

4500

12.

Which vitamin is not fat soluble

a)

A

b)

D

c)

E

d)

K

e)

They all are fat soluble

13.

Type of carbohydrates that keep you full longer and supply the body with energy for several hours. They contain sugars chained together so they take longer to break down.

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

14.

Type of carbohydrate that contains single sugar molecules and breaks down very fast.

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

15.

Type of fat that is liquid at room temperature

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

c)

Trans Fat

16.

Type of fat that is solid at room temperature

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

c)

Trans Fat

17.

What does F D A stand for

a)

Forget Dairy Already

b)

Fiery Dodgeball Attack

c)

Food and Drug Administration

d)

Fuzzy Dragon Armpit

18.

Food that is filled with high amounts of fats, salts, and sugars are considered

a)

filling

b)

delicious

c)

nutrient dense

d)

empty calorie

19.

Area of my plate that offers the most carbohydrates

20.

Disorder where the person goes extremely long times without eating, trying to starve themselves.


(a)  
Choose from the below words
Anorexic
Bulimia
Binge Eating
21.

A way of labeling foods that supply similar nutrients

a)

Food Friends

b)

Edible Allies

c)

Food Groups

d)

My plate Pals

22.

Review the 8 influences on your diet (including appetite and hunger)

a)

Okay

b)

No, I enjoy getting answers wrong

23.

What percent of your daily energy comes from carbohydrates

a)

100%

b)

45-65%

c)

15-35%

d)

75-95%

24.

Minerals needed in large amounts are known as what

a)

Trace / Micro

b)

Awesome

c)

Substantial

d)

Macro

25.

What is the nutrient that makes up most of what we are

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Fiber

d)

Vitamins

e)

Water

26.

What are the building blocks of protein called

a)

HDL

b)

Amino Acids

c)

Omega Fatty Acids

d)

LDL

e)

Fiber

27.

What is a normal serving size of protein

a)

A full steak

b)

One plate

c)

A deck of cards

d)

One arms length

28.

The way you see and feel about your body

a)

Self Assurance

b)

Self Esteem

c)

Body Image

d)

Mental Imagery

29.

Another name for compulsive over eating.

a)

Hanger

b)

Appetite

c)

Hunger

d)

Binge Eating

30.

The food and drink you eat on a daily basis makes up your

(a)  

31.

Unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods.

a)

Degree

b)

Celsius

c)

Calorie

d)

Joules

32.

Area of my plate that we should eat the most of daily to maintain a healthy weight

33.

Unhealthy form of cholesterol that we gain from saturated fats and oils is known as​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
LDL
HDL
TNT
WWE
BMI
34.

Why is the food guide pyramid changed to the way it is now?

a)
To reflect updated nutritional guidelines and promote healthier eating habits.
b)

Because the world has gone mad.

c)
To promote fast food consumption and convenience.
d)

To promote new ways to draw triangles.

35.

Why did I explain this pyramid to be my favorite? What does it include that others do not?

a)

It emphasizes oils and fats.

b)
It focuses solely on calorie counting without food groups.
c)
It presents a complex structure with no clear categories.
d)
It includes a focus on physical activity and a clear representation of food groups.