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WorksheetsNutrients & Digestion Creative Foods
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
formation and maintenance of chemical compound eyes need to adapt to darkness
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
vitamin A
the sunlight vitamin is known as vitamin _____
D
A
B
C
Kylie eats a salad for lunch which has mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded cheese, ham, turkey, bacon, croutons and ranch dressing which is 800 calories. How can Kylie decrease the MOST calories in this salad?
a. add more ranch dressing and eliminate tomatoes
b. substitute vinaigrette for the ranch dressing
c. eliminate the ham, bacon, cheese and croutons and substitute the ranch dressing with low fat vinaigrette dressing
d. reduce the amount of salad greens
protein deficiency is called
osteoporosis
anemia
Kwashiokor
scurvy
chemicals needed in small amounts to help the body function properly(normal growth, maintenance and reproduction)
fats
proteins
minerals
vitamins
inorganic substances that help body work properly and become part of bones, tissues and body fluids after digestion
minerals
vitamins
proteins
water
cause many fractures of hips and bones, can not be corrected and is only prevented by getting enough calcium
scurvy
anemia
rickets
osteoporosis
½ stored in skeleton other half is stored in soft tissues and fluids, helps cells use proteins, fats and carbohydrates to produce energy, helps regulate body’s temperature, keeps nervous system working properly, and helps muscles contract
manganese
magnesium
phosphorous
calcium
The greatest quantities of this mineral are in teeth and bones it's needed for maximum resistance to decay, most helpful during development and serves as a protective function for lifetime duration of teeth.
Fluorine
magnesium
phosphorus
calcium
needed to sustain life, found inside and outside of cells, aids in digestion, cell growth and maintenance, and lubricate joints cells and maintains body temperature
minerals
water
vitamins
proteins
body uses 2-3 ___________ of water daily
quarts
gallons
cups
pints
missing one or more essential amino acids and occur only in plant proteins
complete proteins
unsaturated fats
incomplete proteins
saturated fats
these act as a cushion for major organs such as the heart and liver
A. proteins
B. vitamins
C. fats
D. carbohydrates
Saturated fats are ___________ at room temperature while unsaturated fats are _______________.
hot, cold
cold, hot
liquid, solid
solid, liquid
While food is being broken down into usable nutrients, what stops does it make in the body?
A. mouth, esophagus, small intestine, stomach, cells and colon
B. esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and mouth
C. mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, portal vein, liver and cells
D. mouth, esophagus, stomach, colon, small intestine, portal vein and cells
Strict vegetarians may have a ___________ deficiency because its main food sources are animal sources (i.e. meat)
A. fat
B. B12
C. citrus
D. starch
Landon is an African-American 13 year old male who is concerned about his brother, Connor’s obesity. Connor is 8 years old, 4’9” and weighs 100 pounds. He is having trouble sleeping, has shortness of breath and low self-esteem. Landon babysits Connor after school and is often responsible for feeding his brother dinner or after school snacks. Landon could help his brother learn about nutrition by doing all of the following except:
a. playing on line nutrition games
b. going to www.myplate.gov tracker page
c. calculate his BMI
d. watching TV food commercials
The body stores fat-soluble vitamins. They include vitamins
A. A, D, E & K
B. B & C
C. A,C & F
D. C & D
Ned’s grandmother, Leona, lives with his family. He helps his mother take care of her since his grandmother is in a wheelchair since she has had a stroke. Leona is underweight because she doesn’t have an appetite. Ned and his mother are concerned about Leona’s general health. What lifestyle choices can Ned make to minimize his chances of having a stroke his self?
a. go on a low calorie weight loss diet
b. be a risk taker; you can’t prevent a stroke
c. take a healthy foods class
d. eat out daily
Daley is 18 years old and pregnant with her first child. She will give birth to a baby boy in 6 months, shortly before she graduates. Daley wants to look “normal” at her senior prom so she doesn’t want to gain too much weight with her pregnancy. Her mother is concerned about Daley’s and the baby’s health because she is lactose intolerant.What role does calcium play in the pregnant teen’s health and the development of the fetus?
a. gives energy
b. develops strong bones and teeth
c. helps regulate bodily functions
d. improves eyesight
Dana is 18 years old and pregnant with her first child. She will give birth to a baby boy in 6 months, shortly before she graduates. Dana wants to look “normal” at her senior prom so she doesn’t want to gain too much weight with her pregnancy. Her mother is concerned about Dana’s and the baby’s health because she is lactose intolerant.What behaviors will promote positive health outcomes?
a. smoking with her friends
b. following the dietary guidelines
c. having energy drinks for breakfast
d. have an occasional glass of wine
Which of the following are examples of basic fatty acids?
A. polyunsaturated fats
B. hydrogenation
C. both A & B answers
D. none of the listed answers
Lainie is 18 years old and pregnant with her first child. She will give birth to a baby boy in 6 months, shortly before she graduates. Lainie wants to look “normal” at her senior prom so she doesn’t want to gain too much weight with her pregnancy. Her mother is concerned about Lainie’s and the baby’s health because she is lactose intolerant.What nutrient is important for the prevention of birth defects in developing babies?
a. vitamin C
b. vitamin K
c. sodium
d. folic acid
Tana is 18 years old and pregnant with her first child. She will give birth to a baby boy in 6 months, shortly before she graduates. Tana wants to look “normal” at her senior prom so she doesn’t want to gain too much weight with her pregnancy. Her mother is concerned about Tana’s and the baby’s health because she is lactose intolerant.Which of the following would not ensure she gets enough calcium?
a. substitute apple juice for the milk
b. eat sardines, salmon, almonds and black eyed peas
c. ask her doctor for calcium supplements
d. drink lactose free, almond or soy milk
An overweight person maybe malnourished.
true
false
Which of the following is not a carbohydrate?
A. glucose
B. fructose
C. amino acid
D. starch
What kind of mineral is magnesium?
A. trace elements
B. macro mineral
C. electrolytes
D. both A & C answers
build up of sodium and fluids that the body can’t get rid of
carotene
B vitamins
edema
hemoglobin
amount of energy the human body needs just to stay alive and carry on vital life processes
B vitamins
carotene
hemoglobin
basal metabolism
pro-vitamin contains a substance the body can convert into vitamin A
B vitamins
edema
carotene
collagen
found in red blood cells
carotene
hemoglobin
cholesterol
B vitamins
Deficiencies and excesses are common of vitamin E.
true
false
protein that part of connective tissue, a cementing material holds body cells together
carotene
collagen
rickets
pellagra
deficiencies of this vitamin can cause inflammation of eyes & twilight blindness, also known as vitamin B2
thiamin
biotin
niacin
riboflavin
niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, biotin and panothenic acid are all
carotene
edema
B vitamins
hemoglobin
fat like substance found in every cell in the body
hemoglobin
collagen
cholesterol
B vitamins
Fat deficiencies are rare in the United States because the typical diet is high in saturated fats.
true
false
Your body’s water intake comes from liquids you drink, the foods you eat, and metabolism.
true
false
If a diet does not supply enough carbohydrates and fats, the body will use proteins for energy before using them to support growth and maintenance.
true
false
The body does not store fat-soluble vitamins.
true
false
Another name for complex carbohydrates is refined sugars.
true
false
Fats take longer to digest than other foods, so they satisfy hunger for longer periods of time.
true
false
Eating too much fat can increase the risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and obesity.
true
false
Which type of fiber dissolves in water and may lower blood cholesterol levels?
A. soluble
B. incomplete
C. cholesterol
D. starches
What nutrient source is the main source of energy for your body?
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
minerals
A major function of proteins is
carrying waste from cells
producing nerve tissue
making new cells
transporting vitamins
Fats are a type of
lipids
vitamin
mineral
protein
Which of the following is a mineral
Vitamin B-12
hydrogenated oils
folic acid
calcium
The excess cholesterol in the blood is deposited in
the liver
the arteries
the stomach
the kidneys
what kind of mineral is iron
trace element
none of the listed answer choices
electrolytes
macro minerals
The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is
vitamins
proteins
carbohydrates
water
most abundant carbohydrate in body
simple sugar
starch
soluble fiber
sucrose
Carbohydrates converted into _______________ to be stored by your body
glycogen
maltose
insoluble fiber
glucose
contain all 9 essential amino acids and are found only in animal foods
soluble proteins
insoluble proteins
complete proteins
incomplete proteins
Lettuce and celery have a low water content bread a higher water content.
true
false
