WorksheetsNutrition 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why are nutrients important?
provide energy
helps you grow
helps your body repair
all of them
What nutrient is the #1 source of energy?
proteins
fats
vitamins
carbohydrates
What type of fat is the healthiest for your body?
trans fats
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
all of them
Define nutrient dense?
High ratio of nutrients to calories.
more calories to nutrients
more fat instead of protein
more protein instead of fat
What is causing the most problems in our diet?
Too much fat consumption
Too much protein consumption.
Too much sugar consumption.
None of it!
The American Heart Association wants you to have how much sugar a day?
50tsp.
6-9tsp.
80tsp.
10-15tsp.
What is the most important thing you should know about reading a label?
the amount of calories
the amount of sugar
the amount of saturated fats
the serving size
What are the two types of vitamins?
Vit. D
Fiber and Simple
Water soluble and fat soluble
Vit. C
What mineral is an electrolyte needed by the body to help with muscle contraction.
Vitamin A
potassium
Vitamin D
Iron
How much water do you need a day?
2 glasses
5 glasses
4 16oz glasses (64oz)
10 glasses
