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WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
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
4.
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
5.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
6.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
7.
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
8.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
9.
Which one of the following is a good protein source?
a)
Banana
b)
Beans
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar
10.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
11.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated
d)
dehydrated
12.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
13.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
20.
Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Fat
21.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
a)
Fiber
b)
Calcium
c)
Zinc
d)
Vitamin B
22.
Which food below can a vegetarian NOT eat?
a)
Scrambled Eggs
b)
Shredded Chicken
c)
Tofu
d)
Caesar Salad
23.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated
d)
Carbs
24.
Which nutrient is our body's most VITAL nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Vitamins
c)
Water
d)
Fats
25.
Fish is a good source of ....
a)
Calcium
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Protein
26.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
27.
Portion size is the amount of food you choose to eat.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Why is serving size important/helpful as you make choices about what you eat?
a)
So you don't eat too little
b)
So you don't eat too much
c)
Both A and B
29.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack?
a)
chips
b)
pop tart
c)
banana
d)
doughnut
30.
Healthy choices in nutrition are important to your health because:
a)
It is fun.
b)
They give you energy for exercise and activity.
c)
They can make you sick.
31.
To stay healthy, you should know:
a)
How to make food for your family.
b)
Your serving sizes and food groups.
c)
That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
32.
When reading a food label, you should look at:
a)
servings
b)
calories
c)
sugar and fats
d)
all of these
33.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
34.
Yogurt belongs to what food group?
a)
Dairy
b)
Protein
35.
Which vitamin helps build strong bones? (found in milk)
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
36.
Which vitamin helps your body heal cuts and scratches? (found in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits)
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
37.
Which of the following gives you energy and is found in grains.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Proteins
c)
Water
d)
Fats
38.
Where are the calories located on a food label?
a)
Top
b)
Middle
c)
Bottom
39.
Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game. Which nutrient will give her body the main fuel for her game?
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Multi-vitamin
d)
Carbohydrates
40.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates
d)
protein
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