WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
2.
A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Vitamins
3.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
4.
Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Fat
5.
What percentage of our daily calories need to come from carbohydrates?
a)
60%
b)
30%
c)
10%
d)
None
6.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
a)
Fiber
b)
Calcium
c)
Zinc
d)
Vitamin B
7.
CAN SELECT MULTIPLE ANSWERS:
Which of these nutrients is not an energy-providing nutrient?
a)
Water
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
8.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated
d)
Carbs
9.
What percentage of your body needs to be water to consider yourself "hydrated"?
a)
67%
b)
53%
c)
92%
d)
80%
10.
Which nutrient is our body's most VITAL nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Vitamins
c)
Water
d)
Fats
11.
Fish is a good source of ....
a)
Calcium
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Protein
12.
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
13.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar.
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
14.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
15.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
16.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin
17.
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
saturation
d)
constipation
18.
Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts are
a)
supplements
b)
antioxidants
c)
minerals
d)
vitamins
19.
Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16 year old girl to prevent dehydration?
a)
Drink lots of caffeinated liquids
b)
Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise
c)
drink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a day
d)
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
20.
Which of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?
a)
Obtain all of your protein from meat
b)
Drink lots of fruit juice
c)
Make half of the grains you eat whole grain
d)
Consume more solid fat than liquid fat
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