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Nutrition Quiz Prep

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The definition of nutrition is...

a)

the foods we eat and how they impact our body

b)

the way our bodies take in and use food

c)

the nutrients we need to be healthy

d)

what tastes good now

2.

Carbohydrates are used:

a)

for blood clotting

b)

for muscle development

c)

to lower cholesterol levels

d)

for energy

3.

Protein is important for your (circle all that apply):

a)

muscles

b)

organs

c)

glands

d)

bones

4.

1 gram of Carbohydrates contains:

a)

4 calories

b)

6 calories

c)

9 calories

d)

12 calories

5.

1 gram of Fats contains:

a)

4 calories

b)

6 calories

c)

9 calories

d)

12 calories

6.

1 gram of Protein contains:

a)

4 calories

b)

6 calories

c)

9 calories

d)

12 calories

7.

Vitamin D is known as the:

a)

Clotting Vitamin

b)

Immune System Vitamin

c)

Sunshine Vitamin

d)

Heart Vitamin

8.

Vitamin K is known as the:

a)

Clotting Vitamin

b)

Sunshine Vitamin

c)

Immune System Vitamin

d)

Hemoglobin Vitamin

9.

Iron is used for:

a)

bones and teeth

b)

immune system function

c)

regulating waste balance

d)

making hemoglobin for oxygen transport

10.

Zinc is used for:

a)

bones and teeth

b)

heart activity

c)

immune system function and acne

d)

hemoglobin production and oxygen transport

11.

HDL (high density lipoprotein) is:

a)

Good cholesterol

b)

Bad cholesterol

c)

a whole grain

d)

Fat found in food

12.

US Dietary Guidelines suggest our calories are made up of:

a)

30% from Carbs, 25% from Fat, 45% from Protein

b)

60% from Carbs, 10-15% from Protein, 25-30% from Fat

c)

15% from Carbs, 60% from Fat, 25% from Protein

d)

60% from Protein, 25-30% from Carbs, 10-15% from Fat

13.

What percentage of your body is made up of water?

a)

40%

b)

50%

c)

65%

d)

75%

14.

What percentage of your brain is made up of water?

a)

85%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

95%

15.

What is a guideline for how much water should you be drinking daily?

a)

1/2 gallon

b)

two gallons

c)

Half your body weight in ounces

d)

one ounce for every pound of body weight

16.

How do you improve your cholesterol levels (circle all that apply)?

a)

limit animal products

b)

eat more fiber

c)

exercise

d)

eat more dairy products

17.
Which food below can a vegetarian NOT eat?
a)
Scrambled Eggs
b)
Shredded Chicken
c)
Tofu
d)
Caesar Salad
18.
Which of these can a vegan NOT eat?
a)
Black beans
b)
Brown rice
c)
Fat free peanut butter
d)
Fried Eggs
19.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
20.
Which of these is NOT benefit to good fat?
a)
Energy source
b)
Stores vitamins
c)
Aids in brain development
d)
Builds strong teeth and bones
21.
Fish is a good source of ....
a)
Calcium
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Protein
22.
Convert protein grams to calories using this nutrition label (2g of protein here)
a)
16 calories
b)
8 calories
c)
24 calories
d)
2 calories
23.
If a product has 3 grams of FAT in it, how many CALORIES does it produce?
a)
27 calories
b)
15 calories
c)
12 calories
d)
9 calories
24.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
25.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
26.

WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?

a)

Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Vitamins

d)

Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

27.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
28.

Which of the following is true about most fast foods?

a)

they are low in nutrient density

b)

they are high in fat and calories

c)

they are low in vitamins and minerals

d)

all of the above

29.
The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule. 
a)
sugar
b)
calcium
c)
sodium
30.
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  
31.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product? 
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
32.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins  
33.
What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes?
a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

34.
Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?
a)
Because it helps produce energy quickly that can be used during performance.
b)
Because it helps the body produce more water
35.
Are protein supplements necessary?
a)
yes, protein is hard to get enough of.
b)
yes, they help you get an advantage
c)
no, they make you too agressive
d)
no, protein is easy to get from food
36.
If you consume more energy than you use you will: 
a)
lose weight
b)
put on weight
c)
stay the same weight
37.
A complex carbohydrate that cannot be digested. Moves waste through the digestive system?
a)
Mineral
b)
Nutrient
c)
Fiber
38.

An eating disorder characterized by eating and then throwing up

a)

Obesity

b)

Bulimia Nervosa

c)

Over Eating

d)

All of the Above

39.
Another name for food poisoning?
a)
Cross-Contamination
b)
Pastuerization
c)
Foodbourne Illnesss
40.
Amino Acids is a chemical that is represented in which nutrient?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Proteins
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
41.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
42.
Metabolism is
a)
Height compared to weight
b)
Rate in which your body breaks food down for energy
c)
How fast you run a mile
d)
Weight management plan
43.
Complex Carbohydrates.....
a)
Do not contain all of the essential amino acids 
b)
Provide a quick burst of energy 
c)
Provide long, sustainable energy
d)
Contain all of the essential amino acids 
44.

How many calories are in 1 pound of fat

a)

3000

b)

3500

c)

2000

d)

2500

45.
A good source of this vitamin comes directly from sunlight?
a)
A
b)
D
c)
E
d)
K
46.
Water soluble vitamins include A,D,E,K. 
a)
True
b)
False
47.

True or False...75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Even mild dehydration will slow down someone's metabolism as much as 3%.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

A 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short term memory, trouble with basic math & difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed image.

a)

True

b)

False

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