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WorksheetsNutrition Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 9mins
Nutrients made by living things; assists many chemical reactions in the body are
carbohydrate
fat
protein
vitamins
Nutrient that supplies energy, maintains body temperature, protects nerves, forms cells is
water
protein
fat
carbohydrate
Nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soil; needed only in small amounts are
protein
mineral
carbohydrate
water
Nutrient that supplies energy for body functions; can be simple or complex is
fat
vitamin
protein
carbohydrate
Nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues
protein
water
mineral
carbohydrate
65% of your body weight is
water
minerals
vitamins
fat
Food provides ______________________, which are substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy.
nutrients
homeostasis
cholesterol
trans fat
The amount of energy released from food is measured in units called ______________________.
metabolism
calories
carbs
nutrients
______________________ is a type of complex carbohydrate found in plants that cannot
be digested by the body.
cholesterol
carb
trans fat
fiber
Vitamins called ______________________ help protect healthy cells from damage
during aging.
antioxidants
sodium
calcium
iron
Foods that are ______________________ contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories.
metabolized
calcium-rich
nutrient dense
electrolytes
A series of chemical reactions take place in cells to release the energy from nutrients.
true
false
All vitamins are soluble in water.
true
false
Potassium is one mineral that you need in significant amounts.
true
false
The MyPlate plan is the same for people of all ages.
true
false
Physical activity is a part of the MyPlate plan.
true
false
A fat that is solid at room temperature and has all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold is a(an)
unsaturated fat
saturated fat
monounsaturated fat
polyunsaturated fat
The chemical process by which the body breaks down foods to release energy is called
anemia
metabolism
homeostasis
dehydration
Which is not a tip to help you follow the Dietary Guidelines?
Consume every food group at every meal.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit.
Instead of fried meats or fish, try them grilled.
Limit pastries, eggs, and bacon
Loss of water through heavy perspiring can result in
homeostasis
dehydration
anemia
metabolism
Select EACH of the two main classes of vitamin.
Fat-Soluble
Minerals
Water-Soluble
Gas-Soluble
The amount of calories you would burn if you stayed in bed and didn't move all day.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Basal Metabolic Rate
Calories burned through exercise
The total amount of calories burned in a day
Total Daily Energy Expenditure
Calories burned through exercise
Basal Metabolic Rate
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
How many calories are in a pound of fat on average?
3000
2500
3500
4500
Gary wants to lose 1 pound per week. How many calories under his total daily energy expenditure must her eat to reach his goal?
250
500
1000
750
What is an example of a way you can track progress?
Exercise more
Eat healthy
Get a gym membership
Weigh yourself once a week.
