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NUTRITION QUIZ

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient builds, maintain and repair body tissues and cells.
a)
fat
b)
water
c)
protein
d)
carbohydrates
2.
Which nutrient provides your body with energy and fiber?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat 
c)
protein
d)
vitamins
3.
Which nutrient helps regulate body functions?
a)
Fats
b)
Vitamins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
4.
Which nutrient are elements that your body needs to work properly?  
a)
fats
b)
carbohydrates
c)
minerals
d)
protein
5.
There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?
a)
Magnesium and Calcium
b)
Simple and Complex
c)
Unsaturated and Saturated
d)
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
6.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
7.
You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore! which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat
c)
water
d)
protein
8.
What does saturated fat do?
a)
Help with digestion of food.
b)
Provide quick bursts of energy.
c)
Provides us with essential nutrients.
d)
Raise cholesterol.
9.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them is called

a)

Nutrition

b)

Biology

c)

Chemistry

d)

Physics

10.
Examples of complex carbohydrates include:
a)
Soda, energy drinks, juice
b)
Whole wheat bread, vegetables, rice
c)
Lean chicken, fish, peanut butter
d)
Simple carbohydrates like sugar
11.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
12.
Which nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?
a)
Vitamins and Minerals
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Carbohydrates
13.

The main Nutrients names are:

a)

Carbohydrates. Fish, Vitamins, Minerals and Water

b)

Carbohydrates. Chicken. Fats. Vitamins, Minerals and Water

c)

Grains. Protein. Fats. Vitamins, Minerals and Water

d)

Carbohydrates. Protein. Fats. Vitamins, Minerals and Water

14.
Seafood is a type of protein.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
15.
Which one of these is NOT a nutrient?
a)
Water
b)
Vitamins
c)
Calories
d)
Fats
16.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
17.

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

18.
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 
19.
A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
20.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product? 
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
21.
Which nutrient provides your body with energy and fiber?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat 
c)
protein
d)
vitamins
22.

Substances in food that your body needs to function are called

a)

Health

b)

Calcium

c)

Unsaturated Fats

d)

Nutrients

23.
Which fat is the healthiest fat to consume in your daily diet?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Saturated Fat
c)
Trans Fat
d)
Butter
24.
Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top.  Did he eat any protein?
a)
Maybe
b)
Yes
c)
No
25.
Potatoes are...
a)
Fruit
b)
Vegetable
c)
Protein
26.
Cereal is a type of a grain.
a)
True
b)
Maybe
c)
False
27.

Bread, cereal, rice and pasta are good sources of which nutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Protein

d)

Water

28.

Protein helps to...

a)

Build bones and teeth

b)

Build and repair body tissue

c)

Hydrate the body

d)

Improve eyesight

29.

Vitamins...

a)

Are needed in small amounts

b)

Help to regulate body processes

c)

Are found in fruits and vegetables

d)

All of the above

30.

Which Vitamin helps the body to fight infection?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

31.

Which of the following foods are in the protein group?

a)

Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta

b)

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit

c)

Beans, peanut butter eggs, fish, poultry, meat

d)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

32.
What is the process of taking in food and using it for energy and good health?
a)
Nutrition
b)
making healthy choices
c)
GMOs
d)
Carbohydrates
33.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
34.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
35.
Which of the following are not considered 'grains'?
a)
Cereals
b)
Bread
c)
Pasta
d)
Beans

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