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Nutrition and Wellness Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
4.
Identify the type of vitamin that is stored in the body. 
a)
fat soluble 
b)
water soluble 
c)
protein soluble 
d)
carbohydrate soluble 
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.
A student is concerned about having a well-balanced diet. What percent of his total daily calories should come from fat? 
a)
0% - 5% 
b)
20% - 35% 
c)
40% - 45% 
d)
50% - 70% 
8.
Predict which two food items most likely caused the student to become infected with the salmonella bacteria:
A student had toast and eggs with a banana for breakfast.  For lunch he had spaghetti with sauce and chocolate milk from the school cafeteria.  For dinner he had grilled chicken with rice and green beans. That night he became ill from a salmonella bacterial infection.
a)
 rice and eggs
b)
spaghetti and green beans
c)
chicken and toast
d)
eggs and chicken
9.
What could the student from the previous question do to avoid a salmonella bacterial infection?
a)
throw out all of the food in the refrigerator 
b)
make sure all food is prepared safely and heated thoroughly 
c)
make sure the bread is not moldy before putting it in the toaster
d)
avoid food products that are grown, as they have higher levels of bacteria
10.
The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule. 
a)
sugar
b)
calcium
c)
sodium
11.
An athlete is preparing to run a marathon (26.2 miles), decide which of the following meals she should eat the night before to provide the most energy for the race?
a)
eat a steak and drink a coffee
b)
load up on candy bars and chips
c)
eat pasta and drink water
d)
eat a bowl of cereal and drink an energy drink
12.
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 
13.
A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
14.
If a student is looking at the ingredient list on a food label and water is listed first, she would know that________________________
a)
water weighs the most in the product
b)
water weighs the least in the product 
c)
the list is in no particular order  
15.
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  
16.
Which of the following is the body’s physical response for the need of food? 
a)
appetite
b)
hunger
c)
craving
17.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product? 
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
18.
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
19.
What percentage of your daily value of sodium does this product provide?
a)
12%
b)
3%   
c)
11%
d)
15%
20.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins  
21.
A student ate a chicken breast, green beans, brown rice and a glass of milk for dinner.  According to “MyPlate.gov” which food group is not included in her meal?
a)
vegetables
b)
fruits
c)
protein
d)
grains
22.
Which type of food has the best carbohydrates?
a)
whole grains
b)
french fries
c)
watermelon
d)
cupcakes
23.
How do milk products impact the body?
a)
They contribute to healthy bone mass.
b)
They reduce fat cells in the body.
c)
They are healthiest when they are raw.
d)
They create blockages in the arteries.
24.
Explain the role of protein in a healthy diet.
a)
It decreases cholesterol.
b)
It provides excellent fiber.
c)
It helps build muscle mass.
d)
It provides whole grain.
25.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that people consume a variety of nutrient-rich foods and beverages. This helps make sure that people eat
a)
high cholesterol.
b)
enough sodium
c)
healthy calories
d)
saturated fats
26.
How do vitamins contribute to a healthy body?
a)
They can heal all problems
b)
They can be taken endlessly
c)
They replace normal food
d)
They promote healthy cells
27.
How can people avoid foodborne illnesses?
a)
Cook all foods to a safe temperature.
b)
Combine raw, cooked, and ready foods
c)
Defrost all perishable foods immediately
d)
Make sure to rinse meat and poultry.
28.
Which mineral should be avoided or limited in a daily diet?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
potassium
d)
sodium
29.
cardiovascular conditioning stretching resistance exercises calisthenics The exercises above are recommended for
a)
only people who are overweight
b)
anyone trying out for the Olympics
c)
anyone seeking physical fitn
d)
only people who are young
30.
To maintain a healthy body weight, people should
a)
eat foods rich in calories and saturated fat
b)
spend more calories than those eaten in a da
c)
make sure more calories are eaten than spent
d)
balance calories eaten with calories sp
31.
Which beverage has the most health benefits for the body?
a)
soda
b)
milk
c)
water
d)
lemonade
32.
People who eat a diet with large amounts of fruits and vegetables
a)
do not need to do cardiovascular exercises
b)
do not need to eat protein or carbohydrates
c)
have a higher risk of respiratory diseases.
d)
have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease
33.
To prevent gradual weight gain, the best plan is to
a)
make fast and sizeable changes to exercise levels
b)
slightly increase calorie intake and decrease exercis
c)
make fast and sizeable changes to calorie intake
d)
slightly decrease calorie intake and increase exercise.
34.

A negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system.

a)

Food Allergy

b)

Food Intolerance

c)

Nutrient-Dense

d)

Food Additives

35.

A waxy, fatlike substance

a)

Appetite

b)

Nutrient-Dense

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Food Allergy

36.

Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues.

a)

Nutrients

b)

Proteins

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

37.

A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity

a)

Dietary Guidelines

b)

Food Intolerance

c)

Nutrient Dense

d)

Pasteurization

38.

Elements found in food that are used by the body.

a)

Appetite

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

39.

The process by which your body takes in and uses food.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrient-Dense

c)

Appetite

d)

Nutrients

40.

Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrients

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

41.

Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Nutrition

c)

Nutrient-Dense

d)

Pasteurization

42.

A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.

a)

Nutrients

b)

Food Allergy

c)

Calorie

d)

Proteins

43.

A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Fiber

d)

Hunger

44.

A food that has a high ratio of nutrients to calories.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Food Intolerance

c)

Pasteurization

d)

Nutrient-Dense

45.

Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes.

a)

Minerals

b)

Nutrition

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

46.

Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect.

a)

Food intolerance

b)

Food additives

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

47.
Is a clear fluid which transports nutrients and waste.
a)
Urine
b)
Plasma
48.
A liquid that our body secrets.
a)
Sweat
b)
Urine
49.
A liquid that our body secrets.
a)
Sweat
b)
Urine
50.
______________ carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy.
a)
simple
b)
complex
51.

A food that contains all 8 essential amino acids

a)

globular proteins

b)

complete proteins

c)

fibrous proteins

d)

whey

52.

What is the building block of Protein?

a)

sugar

b)

fiber

c)

amino acid

d)

chicken

53.

What percent of daily calories should come from Carbohydrates

a)

10

b)

30

c)

40

d)

60

54.

How many calories in one gram of carbohydrates?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

7

d)

9

55.

Which eating disorder is known as binge-purge?

a)

bulimia

b)

anorexia nevosa

c)

bigarexia

d)

binge-eating

56.

An eating disorder that involves self-starvation?

a)

Bulimia

b)

Anorexia Nervosa

c)

Bigarexia

d)

Binge- eating

57.

What is the common thought with most eating disorders?

a)

don't like food

b)

not hungry

c)

self-hate

d)

over weight

58.

Eating disorders are classified as__________ disorders.

a)

nutritional

b)

mental

c)

allergies

d)

picky eating

59.
Carrots contain this antioxidant
a)
Lutein
b)
Beta carotene
c)
Anthocyanins
d)
Lycopene
60.
Which is a common food allergy?
a)
Pollen
b)
Honey
c)
Lettuce
d)
Wheat
61.
The average person requires this amount of calories
a)
1500
b)
10,000
c)
2000
d)
3500
62.
Which is the sunshine vitamin?
a)
Vitamin D
b)
Vitamin C
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin A
63.
Americans don't get enough of
a)
Sodium
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Dietary fiber
64.
Which of the following would be best for sports recovery?
a)
Candy
b)
Pretzels
c)
Chocolate milk
d)
Water
65.

How many ounces in one cup?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

10

d)

4

66.

You can ensure children have good food habits by:

a)

Being a good role model

b)

Putting a time limit on eating

c)

Rewarding or punishing children with food

d)

All the above

67.

If a patient has a body index of 27.5 they are considered:

a)

Obese

b)

Underweight

c)

Overweight

d)

Normal

68.

Which diet would help a person with Hypertension?

a)

Low Cholesterol

b)

Low Sodium

c)

Low protein

d)

Low Calorie

69.

A low Carbohydrate diet is given to patients with

a)

Diabetes

b)

Ileitis

c)

Colitis

d)

Severe Diarrhea

70.

What percentage of an adults body weight is made up of water?

a)

20%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

80%

71.

Five basic nutrients that are essential to maintain body function are:

a)

Water, Food, Protein, Minerals, and Vitamins

b)

Proteins, water, fats, minerals and elements

c)

Metabolism, protein, water, fats, and carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Carbohydrates, and Protein

72.
If vegetables are part of a sauce, they still count as a healthy serving.
a)
False
b)
True
73.
What type of milk is the healthiest to drink?
a)
Chocoalte
b)
Strawberry
c)
Whole Milk
d)
Fat Free (skim)
74.
A good way to get a variety of vitamins
a)
Eat a lot of colorful foods
b)
Eat a lot of brown foods
c)
Eat a lot of soggy foods
d)
Eat a lot of green foods
75.
Food group that repairs muscles and cells
a)
Protein
b)
Carbs
c)
Fats
d)
Lipids
76.
Protein can be found in
a)
Meat only
b)
Beans only
c)
Vegetables only
d)
Meat, beans, and vegetables
77.
When the body is lacking a nutrient
a)
Nutrient deficiency
b)
Nutrient richness
c)
Nutrient poorness
d)
Nutrient laciness
78.
Nutrients that provide the body energy
a)
Carbs, fats, protein
b)
Carbs, minerals, protein
c)
Fats, vitamins, minerals
d)
Protein, vitamins, carbs
79.
Fats that are solid at room temperature
a)
Saturated
b)
Unsaturated
c)
Polyunsaturated
d)
Polysaturated
80.

Tracey is working in a stressful job that is very demanding. She thinks she is experiencing physical symptoms from this stress. Tracey most likely is experiencing what symptom?

a)

pneumonia

b)

migraines

c)

hypotension

d)

arthritis

81.

After hurricane Florence, there was a large amount of standing water in our area. What wellness risk factor was affected?

a)

environmental

b)

family history

c)

self-destructive behavior

d)

genetics

82.

A parent takes her young daughter to the doctor, who is diagnosed with anemia. The mother reports that they live in an old home. Which risk factor is affecting the wellness of this child?

a)

environmental

b)

genetics

c)

food nutrition

d)

self-destructive behavior

83.

Wellness is a balance of:

a)

physical, mental, and spiritual

b)

physical, mental and financial

c)

physical, mental, social, emotional, and spritiual

d)

physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual and financial

84.

Julie usually goes home and sits on the cough looking at snapchat for the evening. This is an example of which risk factor that affects her health?

a)

self destructive behavior

b)

environmental

c)

genetics

d)

financial obstacles

85.

Sissy was born with cerebral palsy. This is an example of which risk factor?

a)

self destructive behavior

b)

environment

c)

genetics

d)

financial obstacles

86.

Doing classwork ahead of time to reduce the anxiety that can directly affect conditions such as irritable bowel disorder is an example of:

a)

good nutrition

b)

stress management

c)

health maintanence

d)

physical activity

87.

Karen works in the emergency room and uses her breaks to read quietly in her favorite book. This shows that she understands how to achieve which type of wellness?

a)

physical

b)

emotional

c)

mental

d)

spiritual

88.

George's mother has been diagnosed with macular degeneration. He knows that he must be screened yearly to monitor the risk factor that affects his wellness?

a)

self destructive behavior

b)

environment

c)

genetics

d)

financial obstacles

89.

When you are asked to help someone with a project but you know that you are running out of time to finish your own work and choose not to help your friend, you are:

a)

accepting stress

b)

adapting to stress

c)

altering stress

d)

avoiding stress

90.

a physical examination by a doctor

a)

check-up

b)

emotional health

c)

exercise

d)

calories

91.

the way you express your feelings

a)

check-up

b)

emotional health

c)

health

d)

nutrition

92.

how you think, act, and feel

a)

check-up

b)

mental health

c)

nutrition

d)

social health

93.

how you get along with others

a)

nutrition

b)

social health

c)

vaccination

d)

health triangle

94.

condition of your body

a)

physical health

b)

nutrition

c)

health triangle

d)

vaccination

95.

the condition of your body

a)

health

b)

check-up

c)

emotional health

d)

nutrition

96.

energy from food

a)

calorie

b)

mental health

c)

health triangle

d)

social health

97.
What do you need at the beginning of the day for energy?
a)
A Hug 
b)
Breakfast
c)
An Energy Drink
d)
A Donut
98.
Builds Strong Bones and Teeth
a)
Superpowers
b)
Spinach
c)
Calcium
d)
Protein
99.
Milk is Approximately 97 percent of this?
a)
Milk
b)
Juice
c)
Bacteria
d)
Water
100.
What are some positive ways to deal with stress? 
a)
Breaking things around me
b)
Yoga and meditation
c)
Yelling at your sibling
d)
Crying and punching your pillow