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Nutrition

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name

Class

Date

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

carbohydrates

vitamins

water

minerals

Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram?

carbohydrates

fats

protein

water

The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are

Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose

Fat, proteins, carbohydrates

Vitamins, minerals, fiber

Protein, water, carbohydrates

What is the main role of carbohydrates?

protecting your nerves

forming your cells

maintaining body temperature

supplying energy for your body's functions

The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called

metabolism

nutrition

saturation

constipation

Carbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.

20-45

10-25

45-65

30-45

Fat has 4 calories per gram

True

False

Which nutrient gives you energy?

calcium

fiber

carbohydrates

Put cold foods in a ______to keep them cold

fridge

chair

10.

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

vitamins

fats

proteins

carbohydrates

11.

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?

to learn the food label

to provide all the nutrients you need

to keep from getting bored with your diet

to help improve physical fitness

12.

Which nutrient help keeps us regular?

Dietary Fibre

Vitamins

Minerals

Protein

13.

What do proteins do for the body?

grow and repair tissue

breaks down food

most abundant source in the body

14.

What forms the muscles, blood, skin, organs, hair and nails of the body?

protein

fats

carbohydrates

minerals

15.

Name the two types of fiber.

Soluble

Insoluble

Simple

Complex

16.

Which vitamin does sunlight provide us with?

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

17.

Lack of water can lead to?

muscle growth

dehydration

more energy

disease

18.

Calcium and iron are important...

vitamins

carbohydrates

fats

minerals

19.

What is the main function of protein?

energy

hydration

growth and repair

strong bones

20.

The total number of calories your body needs to perform basic, life sustaining functions. This includes breathing, circulation, cell production, nutrient processing, etc.

BSR

Digestion

Basal Metabolic Rate

21.

What are the 6 classes of nutrients?

Protein, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, water

Protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals

Protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water

Amino acids, sugars, fat, vitamins, minerals, water

22.

What makes a complex carbohydrate "complex"?

Sugars that are linked together chemically to form long chains

Amino acids that are linked together to form proteins

Humans who hold hands and form love chains

All of the above

23.

Eating at least 25 grams of fiber can help reduce your risk of...

Stomach cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

None of the above

All of the above

24.

Which is the worst type of fat for your health?

Saturated Fat

Unsaturated Fat

Trans Fat

25.

Are beans and rice together considered complete or incomplete proteins?

Complete

Incomplete

26.

How many essential amino acids are need to make a complete protein?

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Nutrition

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

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