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Nutrition Ch 1, 3, 4

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
2.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
3.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
4.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
5.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
6.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
7.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
a)
Fiber
b)
Calcium
c)
Zinc
d)
Vitamin B
8.
Which food below can a vegetarian NOT eat?
a)
Scrambled Eggs
b)
Shredded Chicken
c)
Tofu
d)
Caesar Salad
9.
Which of these can a vegan NOT eat?
a)
Black beans
b)
Brown rice
c)
Fat free peanut butter
d)
Fried Eggs
10.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
11.
Fish is a good source of ....
a)
Calcium
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Protein
12.
Saturated fat is is found in which of the following?
a)
Alcohol
b)
Olive Oil and Canola Oil
c)
Meat and Poultry
d)
All  of the Above
13.
Which of the following fat is usually solid at room temperature?
a)
Trans fat
b)
Monounsaturated
c)
Saturated
d)
Polyunsaturated
14.
Which of the following fat is liquid at room temperature?
a)
Saturated
b)
Unsaturated
c)
Cholesterol
d)
Trans fats
15.
Which of the following is the primary role of Protein?
a)
It provides the body with energy
b)
It supports the digestion of fat
c)
It supports muscle growth and repair
d)
It supports the breakdown of vitamins and minerals
16.

Micro nutrients, inorganic, that naturally occur in rocks and soil which are required in small amounts are?

a)

Supplements

b)

Antioxidants

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

17.
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?
a)
sodium weakens bones and teeth
b)
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
c)
sodium is linked to cancer
d)
sodium causes a person to be diabetic 
18.

A patient should have how many glasses of water (fluid) per day? 1 liter is roughly 33 ounces

a)

5 (5x8 = 40 ounces)

b)

6 (6x8 = 48 ounces)

c)

7 (7x8 = 56 ounces)

d)

8 (8x8 = 64 ounces)

19.
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  
20.
If a student ate one serving of the food product, how many more grams(g) of fiber would he need to consume in order to achieve 100% of the daily recommended value for a 2000 calorie diet? 
a)
12 g
b)
31g
c)
1g
d)
22g
21.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins  
22.
There are different forms of Saccharide, they are;
a)
Mono, Bi, Oglio, Poly
b)
Di and Bi
c)
Mono, Di, Oglio and Poly
d)
Mini, Bi and Tri
23.

Which of the following can be used to make a complete protein for a vegetarian?

a)

Beans or peanut butter on toast

b)

Chips and rice

c)

Lentils and Beans

d)

Ribeye Steak

24.
Where does glucose enter our bloodstream?
a)
Large Intestine
b)
Stomach
c)
Small Intestine
d)
Pancreas
25.
Name the complex carbohydrate
a)
Cheese
b)
Polysaccharide
c)
Monosaccharide
d)
Bacon
26.

Name the simple carbohydrate

a)

Broccoli

b)

Fish

c)

Apple juice

d)

Bread

27.
Identify a function of carbohydrates
a)

Thins blood

b)
Repairs soft tissue
c)
Transports proteins
d)
Provides energy
28.
Where are incomplete proteins found?
a)
Bacon
b)
Cheese
c)
Vegetables
d)
Gravy
29.
Where are complete proteins found?
a)
Vegetables
b)
Rice
c)
Animal Products
d)
Gravy
30.
Identify a type of unsaturated fat
a)
Polyunsaturated
b)
Monosaccharide
c)
Glucose
d)
Diaunsaturated
31.
Identify the saturated fat
a)
Olive Oil
b)
Butter
c)
Sunflower Oil
d)
Margarine
32.

Identify the type of fiber

a)

Suggestable

b)

Digestable

c)

Incredible

d)

Soluble

33.
How many vitamins are there?
a)
4
b)
9
c)
13
d)
15
34.
Name the essential fatty acid
a)
Omega 3
b)
Omega 4
c)
Omega 5
d)
Omega 9
35.
What is the smallest unit of carbohydrates?
a)
Chic Pea
b)
Glucose
c)
Lactose
d)
Amino Acid
36.

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

a)

fish

b)

asparagus

c)

avocado

37.

Which vitamins are we less likely to have deficiency?

a)

fat soluable

b)

water soluable

38.

What's the best way to get vitamins and minerals in your body?

a)

food

b)

supplements

39.
Which vitamin improves your night vision?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin E
40.
Examples of water soluble vitamins are ___________.
a)
Vitamin A & C
b)
Vitamin B & D
c)
Vitamin B & C
d)
VItamin E and K
41.
Vitamin D can be obtained from _______________. 
a)
Carrots
b)
Wholegrain food
c)
Cereal
d)
Sunlight
42.
_______ and calcium are needed for normal blood clotting. 
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin K
43.
_________ is needed for the absorption of calcium, which is needed to form strong bones and teeth. 
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
44.
_____________ cannot be stored in the body  and gets excreted through urine when not used immediately. 
a)
Water-soluble vitamins
b)
Trace minerals
c)
Fat-soluble vitamins
d)
Major Minerals
45.
This category of vitamins includes: Vitamin A, D, E and K
a)
Water-Soluable
b)
Phosphorus
c)
Calcium
d)
Fat-Soluble
46.
Osteoporosis can result from a deficiency of this mineral
a)
iron
b)
calcium
c)
zinc
d)
magnesium
47.

If every woman would take this vitamin there would be no diet related spina biffida

a)

folate (B-9)

b)

zinc

c)

calcium

d)

biotin (B-7)

48.
Are antioxidants good or bad for your body's health?
a)
good
b)
bad
49.
True or False water soluable vitamins can be stored in body tissue?
a)
False
b)
True
50.
Which of the following foods is not a good source of dietary fiber?
a)
Apple
b)
Chicken
c)
Lentils
d)
Popcorn
51.
Proteins which contain the nine essential amino acids are known as:
a)
Incomplete proteins
b)
Deficient proteins
c)
Complete proteins
d)
Adequate proteins
52.
Fats can help to satisfy hunger. 
a)
True
b)
False
53.
What is a protein needed for?
a)
fixing your brain
b)
growth, body repair, muscle development
c)
running
54.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
55.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
56.
Which of the following are proteins?
a)
arugula
b)
Strawberries
c)
tortilla
d)
Beans, eggs, chicken
57.
You can get protein from plant sources.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
Broccoli and carrots would fall in this food group.  
a)
Vegetables
b)
Fruits
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
59.
BMI stands for...
a)
Big Man Island
b)
Body Mass Indicator
c)
Body Mode Indicator
d)
Body Mass Index
60.

The general recommended daily allowance of calories for a non-athlete is which of the following?

a)

15,000

b)

20,000

c)

5,000

d)

2,000

61.

Unused calories are stored in the body in what form?

a)

Muscle

b)

Iron

c)

Fat

d)

Water

62.
Which should be in your toothpaste?
a)
iron
b)
calcium
c)
flouride
63.

The correct percentage for your days worth of calories comes from

a)

Carbs 55-60%, Fats, 5-10%, Proteins 35-40%

b)

Carbs 45-65%, Fats, 20-35%, Proteins 10-35%

c)

Carbs 15-20%, Fats, 50-60%, Proteins 35-40%

64.

Which of the following can cause scurvy

a)

not enough Vitamin D

b)

not enough Vitamin E

c)

not enough Vitamin C

d)

Not enough Vitamin B-1

65.

Which of the following can cause heart arrhythmias (dysrrhythmias)?

a)

deficiency of Chloride (Cl) and Magnesium (Mg)

b)

deficiency of Calcium (Ca) and Potassium (K)

c)

deficiency of Sodium (Na) and Vitamin E

d)

deficiency of Potassium (K) and Magnesium (Mg)

66.

Select all the ways we lose water

a)

urination (peeing)

b)

defecation (pooping)

c)

emesis (vomit)

d)

sweating or bleeding

e)

breathing/talking

67.

Select all the following as signs of poor nutrition

a)

Weakness

b)

Brittle dry hair

c)

happy cheerful disposition

d)

poor wound healing

68.

Select all the correct answers about weight

a)

It doesn't matter what time of day you measure weight, as long as it is done.

b)

Weight should be at the same time each day

c)

A fluctuation of a couple of pounds is often due to water weight

d)

Ideal weight is based on height

69.

True or False - It makes no difference if shoes are on or off for measuring height

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Overweight is classified as which of the following

a)

BMI of 18.5 to 24.9

b)

BMI of 25 to 29.9

c)

BMI greater than 30

d)

BMI greater than 40

71.

Choose which of the following are guidelines for health from the USDA and HSS (ch4)

a)

Eat more fiber rich foods

b)

For men, 3 alcohol drinks a day and women, 2 alcoholic drinks a day are okay

c)

Eat nutrient-dense foods

d)

Exercise for cardio health and muscle strength

e)

Eat more saturated than unsaturated fat (lipid) sources

72.

If a cup of coffee is 6 oz. How many mL's does that equal? (Remember: 1 oz. = 30 mL's)

a)

180 mL's

b)

360 mL's

c)

120 mL's

d)

200 mL's

e)

I hate math!

73.

Vitamin _____ helps the body fight infection and helps wounds heal.

a)

A

b)

K

c)

C

d)

D

74.

Vitamin D and this mineral help build strong teeth and bones: _____

a)

calcium

b)

iodine

c)

iron

d)

zinc

75.

The mineral iron is very important, it is the most common Mineral deficiency in the WORLD. Choose the following that are factual about anemia.

a)

Drinking orange juice or squeezing a lemon to get Vitamin C helps with absorption

b)

Good food choices for iron are meat, beans, dried fruits, and whole grains.

c)

Signs/Symptoms a patient might have: pale, tired, intolerance to cold, and tachycardia

d)

Blood loss can cause a patient to become anemic