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Nutrients & Digestion Creative Foods

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

formation and maintenance of chemical compound eyes need to adapt to darkness

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin D

d)

vitamin A

2.

the sunlight vitamin is known as vitamin _____

a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

3.

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)

a. add more ranch dressing and eliminate tomatoes

b)

b. substitute vinaigrette for the ranch dressing

c)

c. eliminate the ham, bacon, cheese and croutons and substitute the ranch dressing with low fat vinaigrette dressing

d)

d. reduce the amount of salad greens

4.

protein deficiency is called

a)

osteoporosis

b)

anemia

c)

Kwashiokor

d)

scurvy

5.

chemicals needed in small amounts to help the body function properly(normal growth, maintenance and reproduction)

a)

fats

b)

proteins

c)

minerals

d)

vitamins

6.

inorganic substances that help body work properly and become part of bones, tissues and body fluids after digestion

a)

minerals

b)

vitamins

c)

proteins

d)

water

7.

cause many fractures of hips and bones, can not be corrected and is only prevented by getting enough calcium

a)

scurvy

b)

anemia

c)

rickets

d)

osteoporosis

8.

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

a)

manganese

b)

magnesium

c)

phosphorous

d)

calcium

9.

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.

a)

Fluorine

b)

magnesium

c)

phosphorus

d)

calcium

10.

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

a)

minerals

b)

water

c)

vitamins

d)

proteins

11.

body uses 2-3 ___________ of water daily

a)

quarts

b)

gallons

c)

cups

d)

pints

12.

missing one or more essential amino acids and occur only in plant proteins

a)

complete proteins

b)

unsaturated fats

c)

incomplete proteins

d)

saturated fats

13.

these act as a cushion for major organs such as the heart and liver

a)

A. proteins

b)

B. vitamins

c)

C. fats

d)

D. carbohydrates

14.

Saturated fats are ___________ at room temperature while unsaturated fats are _______________.

a)

hot, cold

b)

cold, hot

c)

liquid, solid

d)

solid, liquid

15.

While food is being broken down into usable nutrients, what stops does it make in the body?

a)

A. mouth, esophagus, small intestine, stomach, cells and colon

b)

B. esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and mouth

c)

C. mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, portal vein, liver and cells

d)

D. mouth, esophagus, stomach, colon, small intestine, portal vein and cells

16.

Strict vegetarians may have a ___________ deficiency because its main food sources are animal sources (i.e. meat)

a)

A. fat

b)

B. B12

c)

C. citrus

d)

D. starch

17.

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)

a. playing on line nutrition games

b)

b. going to www.myplate.gov tracker page

c)

c. calculate his BMI

d)

d. watching TV food commercials

18.

The body stores fat-soluble vitamins. They include vitamins

a)

A. A, D, E & K

b)

B. B & C

c)

C. A,C & F

d)

D. C & D

19.

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)

a. go on a low calorie weight loss diet

b)

b. be a risk taker; you can’t prevent a stroke

c)

c. take a healthy foods class

d)

d. eat out daily

20.

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)

a. gives energy

b)

b. develops strong bones and teeth

c)

c. helps regulate bodily functions

d)

d. improves eyesight

21.

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)

a. smoking with her friends

b)

b. following the dietary guidelines

c)

c. having energy drinks for breakfast

d)

d. have an occasional glass of wine

22.

Which of the following are examples of basic fatty acids?

a)

A. polyunsaturated fats

b)

B. hydrogenation

c)

C. both A & B answers

d)

D. none of the listed answers

23.

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)

a. vitamin C

b)

b. vitamin K

c)

c. sodium

d)

d. folic acid

24.

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)

a. substitute apple juice for the milk

b)

b. eat sardines, salmon, almonds and black eyed peas

c)

c. ask her doctor for calcium supplements

d)

d. drink lactose free, almond or soy milk

25.

An overweight person maybe malnourished.

a)

true

b)

false

26.

Which of the following is not a carbohydrate?

a)

A. glucose

b)

B. fructose

c)

C. amino acid

d)

D. starch

27.

What kind of mineral is magnesium?

a)

A. trace elements

b)

B. macro mineral

c)

C. electrolytes

d)

D. both A & C answers

28.

build up of sodium and fluids that the body can’t get rid of

a)

carotene

b)

B vitamins

c)

edema

d)

hemoglobin

29.

amount of energy the human body needs just to stay alive and carry on vital life processes

a)

B vitamins

b)

carotene

c)

hemoglobin

d)

basal metabolism

30.

pro-vitamin contains a substance the body can convert into vitamin A

a)

B vitamins

b)

edema

c)

carotene

d)

collagen

31.

found in red blood cells

a)

carotene

b)

hemoglobin

c)

cholesterol

d)

B vitamins

32.

Deficiencies and excesses are common of vitamin E.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

protein that part of connective tissue, a cementing material holds body cells together

a)

carotene

b)

collagen

c)

rickets

d)

pellagra

34.

deficiencies of this vitamin can cause inflammation of eyes & twilight blindness, also known as vitamin B2

a)

thiamin

b)

biotin

c)

niacin

d)

riboflavin

35.

niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, biotin and panothenic acid are all

a)

carotene

b)

edema

c)

B vitamins

d)

hemoglobin

36.

fat like substance found in every cell in the body

a)

hemoglobin

b)

collagen

c)

cholesterol

d)

B vitamins

37.

Fat deficiencies are rare in the United States because the typical diet is high in saturated fats.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

Your body’s water intake comes from liquids you drink, the foods you eat, and metabolism.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

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.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

The body does not store fat-soluble vitamins.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

Another name for complex carbohydrates is refined sugars.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

Fats take longer to digest than other foods, so they satisfy hunger for longer periods of time.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

Eating too much fat can increase the risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and obesity.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and may lower blood cholesterol levels?

a)

A. soluble

b)

B. incomplete

c)

C. cholesterol

d)

D. starches

45.

What nutrient source is the main source of energy for your body?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

minerals

46.

A major function of proteins is

a)

carrying waste from cells

b)

producing nerve tissue

c)

making new cells

d)

transporting vitamins

47.

Fats are a type of

a)

lipids

b)

vitamin

c)

mineral

d)

protein

48.

Which of the following is a mineral

a)

Vitamin B-12

b)

hydrogenated oils

c)

folic acid

d)

calcium

49.

The excess cholesterol in the blood is deposited in

a)

the liver

b)

the arteries

c)

the stomach

d)

the kidneys

50.

what kind of mineral is iron

a)

trace element

b)

none of the listed answer choices

c)

electrolytes

d)

macro minerals

51.

The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body is

a)

vitamins

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

water

52.

most abundant carbohydrate in body

a)

simple sugar

b)

starch

c)

soluble fiber

d)

sucrose

53.

Carbohydrates converted into _______________ to be stored by your body

a)

glycogen

b)

maltose

c)

insoluble fiber

d)

glucose

54.

contain all 9 essential amino acids and are found only in animal foods

a)

soluble proteins

b)

insoluble proteins

c)

complete proteins

d)

incomplete proteins

55.

Lettuce and celery have a low water content bread a higher water content.

a)

true

b)

false