Worksheets6th - Nutrition
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
How many food groups are included in the MyPlate system?
2
3
4
5
What are the three Macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins
Vitamins, Minerals, Fats
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
Protein, Fat, Minerals
What are the three Micronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins
Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
Protein, Fat, Minerals
What are nutrients?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy
Starches and sugars found in food
The nutrient group used to build and repair cells
The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy
Which of the following defines FAT?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy
Starches and sugars found in food
The nutrient group used to build and repair cells
The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy
Which of the following defines PROTEIN?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy
Starches and sugars found in food
The nutrient group used to build and repair cells
The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy
Which of the following defines CARBOHYDRATE?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy
Starches and sugars found in food
The nutrient group used to build and repair cells
The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy
Which type of fat is known as the "bad" fat and dominantly comes from animal sources?
Saturated
Unsaturated
Which type of fat is known as the "good" fat and dominantly comes from plant sources and fish?
Saturated
Unsaturated
T/F: Simple carbohydrates consist of sugars found in fruits, milk, honey, and processed foods.
True
False
True or False: Complex carbohydrates are better for us than simple carbohydrates.
True
False
How many essential amino acids are contained in a complete protein?
3
6
9
12
Incomplete protein sources typically come from what source?
Animals
Plants
T/F: Plant sources can be combined in certain ways to create complete proteins.
True
False
What does 40-30-30 represent when discussing nutrition?
How many calories consumed per meal
The ratio of carbs-proteins-fats per meal
How many snacks to eat in a day
The combination to your locker
What is the process of taking food in and using it for energy, growth, and good health?
Allergies
Fitness
Diet
Nutrition
Which lifestyle only performs the daily activities of life (and nothing extra)?
Active
Sedentary
Moderately Active
Which lifestyle performs the daily activities of life w/ 30 extra minutes of physical activity?
Active
Sedentary
Moderately Active
Which lifestyle performs the daily activities of life w/ 60 extra minutes of physical activity?
Active
Sedentary
Moderately Active
T/F: Our heritage/culture influences our food preferences and choices.
True
False
What are foods that have a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories?
Vitamins
Water
Nutrient Dense Foods
Proteins
True or False: MyPlate can help us create balanced meals.
True
False
