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WorksheetsCARBOHYDRATES, FATS, HEALTH
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 58mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Carbohydrates are the first source of _______ for the body?
a)
repair
b)
hygiene
c)
energy
2.
Many fruits and vegetables naturally contain sugar
a)
True
b)
False, they contain carbohydrates
c)
False, they contain mostly fat
d)
False, they contain mostly protein
3.
What type fat is in this type of food? RIBEYE STEAK
a)
Monounsaturated
b)
Saturated
c)
Trans Fat
d)
Polyunsaturated
4.
Which type of food provides fiber?
a)
Food from plant sources
b)
Only from vegetables
c)
Only from fruits
d)
Only from grains
5.
Fiber absorbs water like a sponge and helps food move through the large intestine.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Carbohydrates are the first source of _______ for the body?
a)
repair
b)
hygiene
c)
fuel
7.
Are sugars simple or complex?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
8.
Which carbohydrate is complex?
a)
Sugars
b)
Starches
c)
Fibers
9.
Are starches simple or complex?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
10.
Why is fat an important part of our diet?
a)
Because it tastes good
b)
Because it carries so much energy
c)
Because it contains nutrients you can't get from anything else
d)
Because it contain oxygen atoms
11.
A sedentary lifestyle can cause glucose to turn into body fat. What is the best synonym for "sedentary?"
a)
healthy
b)
hyperactive
c)
sleep-deprived
d)
inactive
12.
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
a)
purified water
b)
whole wheat bread
c)
ice cream
d)
broccoli
13.
Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?
a)
Because it's part of the cell membranes of animal tissues
b)
Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive
c)
Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die
d)
Because saturated fat is a key component of animal bones
14.
If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:
a)
in your brain
b)
in your liver
c)
in your veins and arteries
d)
in your bones
15.
What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
a)
Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid
b)
Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid
c)
Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products
d)
Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
16.
A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:
a)
Saturated fat
b)
Unsaturated fat
c)
Monosaturated fat
d)
Trans fat
17.
Why shouldn't you worry about getting enough fat in your diet?
a)
Because all fat is bad for you
b)
Because it's found in so many foods
c)
Because you don't need any fat in your diet at all
d)
Because you can take it as a vitamin if you don't eat it
18.
Carbohydrates are the first source of _______ for the body?
a)
repair
b)
hygiene
c)
fuel
19.
The percentage of our daily calories that should come from carbohydrate should be in the range of ______to_____%
a)
5-10%
b)
45-65%
c)
20-25%
d)
90-100%
20.
If we eat too much carbohydrate it is stored in the body as ___?
a)
fat
b)
extra cells
c)
flouride
21.
Some carbohydrate foods are ________
a)
fruits
b)
grains
c)
vegetables
d)
all the above
22.
_____________ carbohydrates come from sugar. They do not supply many nutrients.
a)
complex
b)
optional
c)
simple
d)
loaded
23.
Simple carbohydrates do not supply any _________________.
a)
fiber
b)
fuel
24.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
25.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
26.
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
27.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet
d)
to help improve physical fitness
28.
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
29.
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, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
30.
Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Minerals
31.
This nutrient is used as back up energy and protects vital organs.
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
32.
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them is
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Nutrition
c)
Nutrients
d)
Protein
33.
What nutrient is the body's main source of energy
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Protein
d)
Water
34.
Which Macro nutrient is used to build and repair cells?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Saturated Fat
35.
Meat, poultry, fish and egg are some examples of which Macro Nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrate
36.
A pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats is
a)
Diet
b)
Healthy Weight Range
c)
Food Log
37.
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
Fat
Protein
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
a)
The energy nutrients
b)
The 6 Essential Nutrients
c)
The food groups
38.
Another type of complex carbohydrate that helps to carry waste out of your body. It lowers your risk of developing heart disease can some types of Cancer.
a)
Simple Sugars
b)
Fruit
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetable
39.
Two type of carbohydrates
a)
Simple Sugars & Complex Carbohydrates
b)
Saturated & unsaturated fats
c)
Nutrition
d)
Donuts and Candy
40.
What are the three sides of the health triangle?
a)
physical, mental/emotional, social
b)
physical, spiritual, mental
c)
cultural, technical, physical
41.
Total health or overall wellness can be achieved by doing what?
a)
paying attention & balancing 3 sides of your health triangle
b)
spending lots of time on the phone with friends
c)
worrying about spiritual issues and emotional problems
d)
working out all the time
42.
What is the definition of Health?
a)
Combination of physical, mental/emotional and social health.
b)
Not taking care of your body, mind and relationships.
c)
Helping others to do their best.
d)
Balancing all sides of the health triangle.
43.
How can we describe social health?
a)
Condition of our body
b)
How we relate to others
c)
How we think and feel
44.
What is mental/emotional health?
a)
How we relate to others
b)
The condition of our body
c)
How we think and feel
45.
An example of physical health...
a)
Reading
b)
Going to the doctor
c)
Fighting with friends
d)
Talking to someone
46.
An example of mental/emotional health...
a)
Managing stress
b)
Getting 8-10 hours of sleep
c)
Hanging our with friends
d)
Walking the dog
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