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nutrition through the lifespan REVIEW

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Children need to have large portions of food in order to grow more healthy and strong

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The life cycle can be defined as movement from one stage of development to the next.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Teens don’t need to worry too much about eating too healthy because it doesn’t affect their bodies until later

a)

True

b)

False

4.

If adults eat the same amount of food as when they were younger, they are likely to

a)

Lose weight

b)

Gain weight

c)

maintain weight

5.

Dietary fiber plays a large role in having a healthy lifestyle

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Type I diabetes is also called adult onset diabetes

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Females are at a higher risk of developing Osteoporosis.

a)

true

b)

False

8.

Which mineral is deficient in the body when a person is diagnosed with anemia?

a)

Calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

Copper

d)

iron

9.

Bone density is developed during the first 25 years of life.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which is NOT a risk factor for Heart Disease?

a)

Genetics

b)

Diet

c)

Excessive fiber

d)

overweight

11.

Which nutrient helps in the prevention of osteoporosis?

a)

Vit C

b)

Folate

c)

Iron

d)

Calcium

12.

Which vitamin helps the body absorb iron?

a)

Vitamin B-10

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B-6

13.

Stress is a risk factor for Heart Disease.

a)

False

b)

True

14.

Which disease is primarily caused by not getting enough fiber?

a)

Type 1 Diabetes r

b)

Colon Cancer

c)

Type 2 Diabetes

d)

Anemia

15.

Teens can eat whatever they want because they need an increase in calories more than they need nutrient dense foods

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which 2 nutrients are especially important for teens?

a)

Iron and calcium

b)

Vitiamin C Iron

c)

Calcium and Vit D

17.

The main energy source for athletes should be

a)

carbs

b)

protien

c)

fats

18.

Small servings and regular snacks are most helpful and better than heavy meals due to small stomach and large energy needs.

a)

Young adulthood

b)

Childhood

c)

Older Adulthood

d)

Adolescence

19.

Increased need to include more nutrient dense foods due to lack of desire to eat or prepare foods.

a)

Young adulthood

b)

Childhood

c)

Older Adulthood

d)

Adolescence