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6th - Nutrition

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many food groups are included in the MyPlate system?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

2.

What are the three Macronutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins

b)

Vitamins, Minerals, Fats

c)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

d)

Protein, Fat, Minerals

3.

What are the three Micronutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins

b)

Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber

c)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

d)

Protein, Fat, Minerals

4.

What are nutrients?

a)

Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

b)

Starches and sugars found in food

c)

The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

d)

The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

5.

Which of the following defines FAT?

a)

Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

b)

Starches and sugars found in food

c)

The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

d)

The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

6.

Which of the following defines PROTEIN?

a)

Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

b)

Starches and sugars found in food

c)

The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

d)

The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

7.

Which of the following defines CARBOHYDRATE?

a)

Substances in food that your body needs to grow & have energy

b)

Starches and sugars found in food

c)

The nutrient group used to build and repair cells

d)

The nutrient group that keeps skin healthy

8.

Which type of fat is known as the "bad" fat and dominantly comes from animal sources?

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

9.

Which type of fat is known as the "good" fat and dominantly comes from plant sources and fish?

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

10.

T/F: Simple carbohydrates consist of sugars found in fruits, milk, honey, and processed foods.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False: Complex carbohydrates are better for us than simple carbohydrates.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

How many essential amino acids are contained in a complete protein?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

9

d)

12

13.

Incomplete protein sources typically come from what source?

a)

Animals

b)

Plants

14.

T/F: Plant sources can be combined in certain ways to create complete proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What does 40-30-30 represent when discussing nutrition?

a)

How many calories consumed per meal

b)

The ratio of carbs-proteins-fats per meal

c)

How many snacks to eat in a day

d)

The combination to your locker

16.

What is the process of taking food in and using it for energy, growth, and good health?

a)

Allergies

b)

Fitness

c)

Diet

d)

Nutrition

17.

Which lifestyle only performs the daily activities of life (and nothing extra)?

a)

Active

b)

Sedentary

c)

Moderately Active

18.

Which lifestyle performs the daily activities of life w/ 30 extra minutes of physical activity?

a)

Active

b)

Sedentary

c)

Moderately Active

19.

Which lifestyle performs the daily activities of life w/ 60 extra minutes of physical activity?

a)

Active

b)

Sedentary

c)

Moderately Active

20.

T/F: Our heritage/culture influences our food preferences and choices.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What are foods that have a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Water

c)

Nutrient Dense Foods

d)

Proteins

22.

True or False: MyPlate can help us create balanced meals.

a)

True

b)

False