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WorksheetsHealthy Living - Nutrition
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 16mins
Nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soil; needed only in small amounts.
fat
protein
mineral
vitamin
Nutrient that is the body's main source of energy.
carbohydrate
fat
protein
water
The nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues.
carobhydrate
fat
protein
water
Food provides _______________________, which are substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissue, and obtain energy.
Sugars
Hydroponics
Nutrients
fluids
The amount of energy released from food is measured in units called __________________.
watts
power cells
calories
carbs
The first principal of a healthy diet is?
focus on just one food
take in lots of lean meat
eat only green vegetables
eat a wide variety of foods
Which is a vegetable source of protein?
beans
beef
lean meat
apples
Jerry wants to build up his muscles; which nutrient group should he increase in his diet?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
vitamins
The Nutrition Facts panel on food labels includes information on
the percent Daily Value of each nutrient per serving
the price per unit
the expiration date of the food
how to prepare the food
Which of the following are good sources of Protein?
Choose 2 answers.
Chicken & Meat
Nuts & Beans
Bread & rice
Vegetables & fruits
To keep healthy, you should cut all the fat from your diet.
True
False
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
True
False
Which of the following is true about most fast foods?
they are high in vitamins and minerals
they are high in fat, sodium and/or sugar.
they are usually cheaper than home-made meals
they are a healthy choice in modern society
All answers are correct.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
to learn about foods from different cultures
to provide all the nutrients you need
to keep from getting bored with your diet
to help improve physical fitness
Elements that are essential for good health (e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium) are called ...
Protein
Fat
Minerals
Carbohydrates
The body uses these two things to transport nutrients.
Vitamins
Water
Minerals
Fats
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Vitamins
Fats
This nutrient is a stored source of energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine.
MInerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
Fiber
Protein
Minerals
Fat
Which one of the following is a good protein source?
Banana
Beans
Bagels
Granola Bar
These foods are a good source of protein.
(Choose 2 answers.)
apples, grapes and mangoes
milk and eggs
meat, fish, and poultry
Wonder Bread and Timbits
When you don't drink enough water you can become... (choose 2 answers)
constipated
hyper
sleepy
dehydrated
Eating too much sugar puts me at risk of ...
gaining weight
not getting the nutrients my body needs
developing Type 2 Diabetes
All of the above
Nutrition labels on beverages can tell us ...
what diseases I may get if I drink too much of it
how much the drink costs.
how many grams of sugar have been added.
where I can buy the product
One of the main causes of dental cavities is ...
calcium
sugar
good dental hygiene
fruit and vegetables
Acne is made worse by eating a diet high in these foods (choose 2 answers)
sugars
breads
vegetables
fats
A medium sized cup of Nestea contains 40g of added sugar. How many teaspoons is this?
13 tsp.
7 tsp
10 tsp
11.5 tsp
A McDonald's McChicken sandwich contains 640mg of sodium or 27% of the recommended Daily Value.
For one serving, this is ...
a healthy amount of sodium
a lot of sodium
a small amount of sodium
not enough to make it taste good
An Oreo McFlurry contains 68g of sugar. How many teaspoons is this?
14
12.5
17
10.5
Which 2 options list the healthiest sources of water for our bodies?
100% orange juice, 2% milk, water
watermelon, cucumbers, strawberries
coconut water, vitamin water, tea
Coffee, chocolate milk, diet soda
