WorksheetsLet's Learn about Nutrition!
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
8
d)
4
3.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
4.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
5.
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
6.
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
7.
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?
a)
sodium weakens bones and teeth
b)
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
c)
sodium is linked to cancer
d)
sodium causes a person to be diabetic
8.
Why can raw foods be dangerous?
a)
They can contain harmful bacteria.
b)
They contain too many fatty acids
c)
They can lead to heart problems
d)
They contain too many calories
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