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Food and Nutrition

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
2.
Which food group does bread belong in?
a)
grains
b)
dairy
c)
fruit
d)
vegetable
3.

How many liters of water should you drink a day?

a)

0.5-1 L

b)

2-3 L

c)

4-5 L

4.
Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetables
c)
fruit
d)
dairy
5.
Which mineral helps your digestive system?
a)
fiber
b)
Vitamin A
c)
calcium
6.
What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?
a)
source
b)
nutrient
c)
absorb
7.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
8.
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 
9.
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
10.

What food group is NOT recommended?

a)

meat, fruit, grains

b)

fruit, meat, protein

c)

grains, vegetables, protein

d)

fats, oils, and sweets

11.

Women should have around 3,000 calories per day.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Crunchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and play an important role in a healthy diet.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Oily fish are high in...........

a)

saturated fat.

b)

unsaturated fat.

c)

Omega-12 fat.

14.

Eating salty food can lead to high blood pressure that link to heart disease and stroke.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

To be healthy, I should .............

a)

eat whatever just in less amount.

b)

have a balanced diet, drink more water, and be active.

c)

skip breakfast or dinner.