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Nutrition Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nutrients made by living things; assists many chemical reactions in the body are

a)

carbohydrate

b)

fat

c)

protein

d)

vitamins

2.

Nutrient that supplies energy, maintains body temperature, protects nerves, forms cells is

a)

water

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

carbohydrate

3.

Nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soil; needed only in small amounts are

a)

protein

b)

mineral

c)

carbohydrate

d)

water

4.

Nutrient that supplies energy for body functions; can be simple or complex is

a)

fat

b)

vitamin

c)

protein

d)

carbohydrate

5.

Nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues

a)

protein

b)

water

c)

mineral

d)

carbohydrate

6.

65% of your body weight is

a)

water

b)

minerals

c)

vitamins

d)

fat

7.

Food provides ______________________, which are substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy.

a)

nutrients

b)

homeostasis

c)

cholesterol

d)

trans fat

8.

The amount of energy released from food is measured in units called ______________________.

a)

metabolism

b)

calories

c)

carbs

d)

nutrients

9.

______________________ is a type of complex carbohydrate found in plants that cannot

be digested by the body.

a)

cholesterol

b)

carb

c)

trans fat

d)

fiber

10.

Vitamins called ______________________ help protect healthy cells from damage

during aging.

a)

antioxidants

b)

sodium

c)

calcium

d)

iron

11.

Foods that are ______________________ contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories.

a)

metabolized

b)

calcium-rich

c)

nutrient dense

d)

electrolytes

12.

A series of chemical reactions take place in cells to release the energy from nutrients.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

All vitamins are soluble in water.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

Potassium is one mineral that you need in significant amounts.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

The MyPlate plan is the same for people of all ages.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Physical activity is a part of the MyPlate plan.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

A fat that is solid at room temperature and has all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold is a(an)

a)

unsaturated fat

b)

saturated fat

c)

monounsaturated fat

d)

polyunsaturated fat

18.

The chemical process by which the body breaks down foods to release energy is called

a)

anemia

b)

metabolism

c)

homeostasis

d)

dehydration

19.

Which is not a tip to help you follow the Dietary Guidelines?

a)

Consume every food group at every meal.

b)

Satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit.

c)

Instead of fried meats or fish, try them grilled.

d)

Limit pastries, eggs, and bacon

20.

Loss of water through heavy perspiring can result in

a)

homeostasis

b)

dehydration

c)

anemia

d)

metabolism

21.

Select EACH of the two main classes of vitamin.

a)

Fat-Soluble

b)

Minerals

c)

Water-Soluble

d)

Gas-Soluble

22.

The amount of calories you would burn if you stayed in bed and didn't move all day.

a)

Total Daily Energy Expenditure

b)

Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

c)

Basal Metabolic Rate

d)

Calories burned through exercise

23.

The total amount of calories burned in a day

a)

Total Daily Energy Expenditure

b)

Calories burned through exercise

c)

Basal Metabolic Rate

d)

Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

24.

How many calories are in a pound of fat on average?

a)

3000

b)

2500

c)

3500

d)

4500

25.

Gary wants to lose 1 pound per week. How many calories under his total daily energy expenditure must her eat to reach his goal?

a)

250

b)

500

c)

1000

d)

750

26.

What is an example of a way you can track progress?

a)

Exercise more

b)

Eat healthy

c)

Get a gym membership

d)

Weigh yourself once a week.