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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not a nutrient?
a)
water
b)
vitamins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
fiber
2.
What is the process of taking in food and using it for energy and good health?
a)
Nutrition
b)
making healthy choices
c)
GMOs
d)
Carbohydrates
3.
What nutrient makes up two-thirds of your body?
a)
Fats
b)
Proteins
c)
Water
d)
Vitamins
4.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
5.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
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.
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  
8.
Which nutrient helps regulate body functions?
a)
Fats
b)
Vitamins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
9.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
10.

The main Nutrients names are:

a)

Carbohydrates. Fish, Vitamins, Minerals and Water

b)

Carbohydrates. Chicken. Fats. Vitamins, Minerals and Water

c)

Grains. Protein. Fats. Vitamins, Minerals and Water

d)

Carbohydrates. Protein. Fats. Vitamins, Minerals and Water

11.
Which one of these is NOT a nutrient?
a)
Water
b)
Vitamins
c)
Calories
d)
Fats
12.
Which of the following are not considered 'grains'?
a)
Cereals
b)
Bread
c)
Pasta
d)
Beans
13.
I am a nutrient that has two types: simple and complex
a)
Fats
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Carbohydrates
14.
You can only get protein from animal sources (beef, chicken and fish).
a)
True
b)
False
15.

Which nutrient protects our body from disease?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

e)

proteins

16.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
17.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
18.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
19.

What are three reasons why you eat?

a)

Physical

b)

Logical

c)

Social

d)

Emotional

20.

Which of the options below does NOT influence what we eat?

a)

Culture

b)

Cost

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Convenience