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WorksheetsNutrition & Nutrients (Review)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which of the following are NOT included on nutrition labels for processed foods?
Carbohydrates
Water
Protein
Fats
Vitamins
Which of these elements (from the Periodic Table) is found in ALL classes of food nutrients to make them 'organic'?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Identify the element that makes proteins different from carbohydrates and fats...
Carbon
Water
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Which of these environmental processes allows bacteria to 'harvest' a specific element from the air to make proteins?
photosynthesis
hydrolysis
assimilation
cellular respiration
How many Calories does each gram of CARBOHYDRATES contain?
3
4
6
9
Which one of the following is NOT one of the three major classes of nutritional bio-organic molecules found in foods?
carbohydrate
water
fat
protein
What are the various ways that we get water into our bodies every day?
drinking liquids
swimming in the pool
eating foods
urination
What type of organisms are necessary to get nitrogen from the air into a form that all other living things can use?
plants
bacteria
fungus
insects
How many Calories does each gram of PROTEINS contain?
3
4
6
9
How many Calories does each gram of FATS contain?
3
4
6
9
What type of organisms do all other living things depend on for ALL of their food and energy needs?
decomposers/bacteria
producers/plants
sunlight
consumers/animals
detritivores/scavengers
Approximately how much of the earth is covered in dihydrogen monoxide?
76%
92%
14%
39%
What would you call specific units of energy that we can measure and get out of the foods that we eat?
Carbohydrates
Calories
Grams
Percent Daily Allowance
What is the most abundant chemical compound found in living cells (it makes up between 75% - 90% of most cells)...
carbohydrate
water
protein
fats
vitamins
Which of the following processes are NOT used to eliminate excess water from our bodies?
urination (pee)
respiration (breathe)
defecation (poop)
sweating
drinking
What is the name of the environmental process that takes carbon (CO2) out of the air and changes it into a usable form (food)?
photosynthesis
hydrolysis
nitrogen fixation
cellular respiration
Which of the following are included on most processed food nutrition labels?
(Mark ALL correct answers!)
Water
Nitrogen
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Identify the three major classes of bio-organic molecules found on most food nutrient labels... (Mark ALL correct answers!)
carbohydrate
vitamins
fat
protein
Calories
We breathe out CO2 that plants use (in photosynthesis) to make sugar and give off _____ that we need to survive.
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon
water
Which organ is responsible for collecting and disposing of excess nitrogen and water from what we eat and drink?
(...think about how we get rid of it...)
liver
intestines
kidneys
lungs
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?
Regulating body temperature
Acting as a main source of energy
Transporting nutrients and oxygen
Lubricating joints
The (a) , an organ of the digestive system, is where most water is reabsorbed into the body.
Match the 5 nutrients to their definitions
Carbohydrates
main source of energy
Protein
basic building material for body
Fats
important for insulation and brain
Vitamins
fat-soluble and water-soluble
Minerals
helps maintain strong bones
The (a) is where most nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Simple Carbohydrates
Fruit & Candy
Complex Carbohydrates
Pasta & Rice
Proteins
Steak & Chicken
Vitamins
A, B12, D, C, Niacin
Minterals
Iron & Potassium
(a) is one of the six basic types of nutrients that is inorganic and becomes part of the bones, tissues, and body fluids.
Where are most nutrients absorbed during digestion?
Small Intestine
Stomach
Large Intestine
Esophagus
Where is most water absorbed during digestion?
Small Intestine
Stomach
Large Intestine
Esophagus
What three things happen to food while in your small intestine?
Nutrients are absorbed by your blood
Most of the water is absorbed
Mechanical digestion occurs
Undigested food is stored long-term
Chemical digestion occurs
Drinking water is essential for:
aiding in digestion of food
regulating body temperature
transporting nutrients and oxygen in the body
keeping joints lubricated
Match each type of carbohydrate with it's definition.
fiber
parts of food we can't digest
sugars
quickly broken down for energy
starches
long chains of sugars
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient, composed of several smaller molecules?
Protein
Complex Carbs
Vitamin
Fat
What process in plants converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?
Transpiration
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Fermentation
The function of eating is to get
energy and nutrients
only nutrients
only energy
good taste
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
protein
calories
carbyohydrates
fat
Why is it important for your health to eat a wide variety of foods?
so food tastes good every meal
to get all the nutrients needed for good health
to get the most calories out of the food you eat
to see the nutrition label is as complete as possible
Which macronutrient helps build and repair body cells?
fat
protein
water
vitamins
Which inorganic macronutrient helps to build bones and teeth?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Minerals
On average, about how many calories should a person eat each day?
2,000
10,000
200
25
What are empty calories?
Foods/drinks with little nutritional value
Foods/drinks with lots of macronutrients
Foods/drinks with no water
Foods/drinks with lots of milk and protein
Cholesterol - a type of 'complex' fat - is dangerous because...
It can block veins and arteries from carrying blood around the body
It can cause the heart to pump faster
It can cause the heart to pump slower
It makes people lazy
Which one of the following lists include the essential macronutrients?
Water, sodium, oxygen
fats, proteins, carbohydrates
saturated fat and unsaturated fat
water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates
Which nutrient provides us with the most energy per gram?
protein
fat
carbohydrate
water
From which macronutrient do we get most of the energy needed for our bodies?
fat
water
protein
carbohydrates
Which nutrient helps build muscle tissues:
water
protein
carbohydrates
fat
You might be able to decrease rates of certain cancers by eating foods rich in _________.
oxygen
antioxidants
good vaccines
proteins
High sodium (salt) intake __________________ of contracting heart disease.
has no effect on the possibility
increases your chances
decreases the chances
eliminates all chances
Atherosclerosis is a disease involving clogging of the arteries.
True
False
Sometimes
One kilocalorie (also written as kcal or Calorie) equals _______ calories.
1
10
100
1000
Amino acids are the monomers (or building blocks) of _______.
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
