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Nutrients and What We Drink Test

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the 6 major nutrients?

a)

Carbs, Fats, Bread, Minerals, Meat, Water

b)

Water, Soda, Sugar, Fats, Carbs, Protein

c)

Carbs, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

d)

Protein, Candy, Pasta, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

2.

Carbohydrate provide a source of ___________ for the body.

a)

Fat

b)

Energy

c)

Pride

d)

Muscle

3.

Major sources of carbs are _______________.

a)

Meat, Hamburgers, Soda.

b)

Pizza, Meatballs, Vegetables, Steak.

c)

Cereals, Salad, Sandwich.

d)

Cereals, Pasta, Fruits, Breads, Rice.

4.

Major sources of protein include _______________.

a)

Meats, fish, legumes(beans), nuts, eggs, and dairy products

b)

Beans, protein shakes, carbs

c)

Vegetables, nuts, salad, butter

d)

Fruit, fats, sugars, fish

5.

Minerals play many different roles in the body, including: __________________.

a)

Regulating blood pressure

b)

Facilitating muscle contraction

c)

Providing major components of bones

d)

All of the above

6.

Water helps remove ___________ products from the body.

a)

Waste

b)

Trash

c)

Garbage

d)

None of the above

7.

Water helps regulate body ____________.

a)

Heat

b)

Temperature

c)

Fluid

d)

Gas

8.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
9.
A "balanced" meal means:
a)
Having a different food group for each meal of the day.
b)
A meal low in fat and sugar.
c)
A meal that includes a serving from each food group.
d)
A meal high in protein.
10.
All of the following are true regarding sugar, except:
a)
Too much sugar can lead to Type II diabetes.
b)
Natural sugar and added sugar affect your body the same way.
c)
Excess sugar turns into fat.
d)
Drinks tend to have more added sugar than most foods.
11.
What does protein do for your body?
a)
Build and repair muscle
b)
Aid in hormone development
c)
Increase strength
d)
All of the above
12.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

13.

Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

14.

The process of taking in food and using it for energy growth and good health.

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Nutrition

d)

Carbohydrates

15.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

16.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

17.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

18.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

19.

This nutrient keeps your skin healthy and is another source of energy.

a)

Fats

b)

Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Protein

20.

Fast energy such as candy and fruit

a)

Complex carbohydrates

b)

Saturated fats

c)

Trans fats

d)

Simple sugars

21.

This is the amount of energy IN food

a)

Proteins

b)

fats

c)

Calories

d)

nutrition

22.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
23.
What is the definition of carbohydrates?
a)
Sugars and starches found in in foods, especially plant foods.  
b)
substances in food that your body needs to function/work.
c)
small units that make up a protein
d)
the study of nutrients and how the body uses them.
24.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
25.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
26.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
27.

Which nutrient is a compound that helps regulate many vital processes, including digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients?

a)

minerals

b)

vitamins

c)

water

d)

carbohydrates

28.

Which nutrient is vital to every body function?

a)

lipids

b)

water

c)

minerals

d)

protein

29.

What is the difference between hunger and appetite?

a)

hunger is a natural physical drive, and appetite is a desire rather than a need to eat.

b)

appetite is an natural physical drive to eat that protects from starvation, and hunger is a desire rather than a need to eat.

c)

appetite is natural and appetite is a need.

d)

appetite and hunger are the same you have to eat.

30.

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

a)

Water-soluble are stored and absorbed, and Fat- soluble must be replenished daily.

b)

Fat-soluble and Water-soluble are the same we use them daily and need to replenish daily.

c)

Fat -soluble are stored and absorbed, and water- soluble dissolve in water and must be replenished daily.

d)

Water-soluble are stored and also dissolve in water, and Fat-soluble dissolve in water and pass in the bloodstream.

31.
How much water should you drink every day?
a)
2 gallons
b)
2 cups
c)
6-8 8 oz glasses
d)
5 32 oz glasses
32.
Which of the following is NOT a part of My Plate?
a)
Grains
b)
Fruit
c)
Candy
d)
Protein
33.
Pick the type of food that would be a good choice for a healthy snack?
a)
Potato chips
b)
candy bar
c)
nuts
d)
soda
34.
Which of the following is NOT a Dairy source?
a)
Milk
b)
Yogurt
c)
Cheese 
d)
Eggs 
35.

What is one of the ways in staying healthy?

a)

Drinking enough water

b)

Consume lots of sugar

c)

Rarely exercise

d)

Sleeping late at night

36.

Excess weight is a factor in what adult disease, which now affects children?

a)

obesity

b)

Diabetes 1

c)

High Cholesterol

d)

Diabetes 2

37.
This essential nutrient helps repair skin and build muscle.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Fat
38.
Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game, which nutrient will give her body the main fuel for her game? 
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Multi-vitamin
d)
Carbohydrates
39.
This essential nutrient helps regulate body temperature, provide insulation, cushion vital organs and serve as a reserve supply of energy. 
a)
Minerals
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Fats
d)
Vitamins
40.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
41.
Which one of the following is a protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
42.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
43.
This vitamin can be made in the body with sunlight and cholesterol
a)
Vitamin D
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Riboflavin
d)
Niacin
44.
You can only go a few days without which nutrient?
a)
Vitamin K
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
d)
Water 
45.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
46.

You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore! Which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fat

c)

water

d)

protein

47.
Which condition does not increase water needs?
a)
working strenuously 
b)
having a fever 
c)
having the flu
d)
eating large quantities of fruit 
48.
Heatstroke has symptoms similar to 
a)
the cold 
b)
the flu 
c)
pica
d)
stoke
49.
Water makes up 55 to 75 percent of the human body.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
People can live about six weeks without food but only a few days without water.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
How much water do you lose each day?
a)
two to three gallon
b)
two to three quarts
c)
two to three cups
d)
two to three ounces
52.
What parts of the body contain water?
a)
cells
b)
organs
c)
tissue
d)
all of the above
53.
Typically, how many ounces of fluid should you drink for every 20 minutes of athletic activity?
a)
ten
b)
eight
c)
six
d)
twelve
54.
Which is a type of beverage you should limit?
a)
water
b)
milk
c)
mineral water
d)
caffeinated soft drink
55.

How many teaspoons of sugar are there in a can of soda?

a)

4

b)

10

c)

8

d)

12

56.

What is the difference between a sports drink and an energy drink?

a)

A sports drink provides sugar that athletes need to compete.

b)

An energy drink is healthier than a sports drink.

c)

A sports drink replaces fluid and an energy drink delivers a stimulant.

d)

None of the above

57.

Which drink is the better choice?

a)

Starbucks cafe mocha with whipped cream

b)

Mt. Dew

c)

Chocolate milkshake

d)

Apple Juice

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