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Nutrition

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

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.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
6.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
7.
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
8.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
9.

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

a)

water

b)

fat

c)

fibre

d)

protein

10.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
11.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
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.

How many servings of protein should 14-18 year olds eat everyday?

a)

2.5 servings

b)

3 servings

c)

4 servings

d)

5 servings

14.

How many servings of fruit and vegetables should people eat everyday?

a)

2-3 servings

b)

5-7 servings

c)

3-4 servings

d)

Very lillte

15.

How many servings of carbohydrates should people eat everyday?

a)

4-5 servings

b)

2-3 servings

c)

Very little

d)

3-5 servings

16.

How many servings of protein should 14-18 year olds eat everyday?

a)

2.5 servings

b)

3 servings

c)

4 servings

d)

5 servings

17.

Pasta and rice are examples of .......

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fruit and vegetables

d)

Fat

18.

Protein can be found in......................

a)

Banana

b)

Bread

c)

Oil

d)

Meat

19.

Which mineral helps build strong bones?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

20.

Which of the following foods contains the healthiest fat?

a)

Nuts

b)

Beef

c)

Store-bought cookies

d)

French fries

21.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
22.

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Fiber

c)

Lipids

d)

Amino Acids

23.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

24.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.
a)
True
b)
False
26.

Examples of macro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Sodium

b)

Fat

c)

Calcium

d)

Protein

e)

Carbohydrates

27.

Examples of micro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Iron

d)

Protein

e)

Potassium

28.

What does RDI stand for?

a)

Rotary Dietary Institute

b)

Recommended Daily Intake

c)

Reference Daily Intake

d)

Reasonable Daily Intake

29.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
30.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
a)
1
b)
6-8
31.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

32.

Which do you want the most of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Saturated Fat

33.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

34.

True or False. Sodium is needed in high amounts?

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

36.

Constipation, a short-term health consequence, can result from a diet low in which nutrient/s?

a)

fibre

b)

water

c)

protein

d)

both fibre and water

37.

Which marketing tactic involves surrounding the customer with consistent messages about the brand, and includes samples, coupons,billboards and advertisements on TV?

a)

product placement

b)

immersive marketing

c)

celebrity endorsements

d)

infiltrating social media

38.

Youth are generally more vulnerable to marketing’s influence than adults.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

A deficiency in which of the following nutrients is not a common cause of anaemia?

a)

iron

b)

folate

c)

vitamin B12

d)

vitamin C

40.

Discretionary foods include

a)

Foods high in fibre

b)

Foods high in vitamins

c)

Foods high in unsaturated fat

d)

Foods high in saturated fat

41.

An example of a food containing high amounts of calcium is

a)

Carrots

b)

Wholegrain bread

c)

Eggs

d)

Low fat yoghurt

42.

Iron, found in lean meat and green leafy veges, is important for

a)

Transporting oxygen around the body

b)

Keeping bones strong

c)

Providing energy

d)

Improving hydration

43.

A difference between the healthy eating pyramid and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

a)

The pyramid references exercise, the AGHE doesn't

b)

The pyramid includes herbs, the AGHE doesn't

c)

The pyramid has four food groups, the AGHE has five

d)

The pyramid is a plate shape, the AGHE is a pyramid

44.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines are funded by

a)

The State Government

b)

The Federal Government

c)

Private Sector

d)

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

45.

People should enjoy a wide variety of nutritious food from how many food groups?

a)

6

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

46.

Which nutrient is the body's preferred source of energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Kilojoules

47.

This condition is characterised by a reduced ability of the body to deliver enough oxygen to the cells due to a lack of healthy red blood cells.

a)

Leukopenia

b)

Hypertension

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Anaemia

48.

Macronutrients are

a)

formed in the small intestine and absorbed into the blooedstream

b)

are only found in plant based foods

c)

the essential nutrients that our bodies need in large amounts.

d)

are protective nutrients that protect against diet related diseases

49.

Calcium is responsible for the

a)

ossification of bones and teeth

b)

transportation of minerals

c)

regulation of fluids

d)

transportation of oxygen

50.

The over-consumption of sodium can lead to

a)

type 2 diabetes

b)

cardiovascular disease

c)

hypertension

d)

atherosclerosis

51.

Which of the following foods is not a key food source for iron?

a)

Citrus fruits

b)

Green leafy vegetables

c)

Tofu

d)

Lean red meat

52.

The Health Star Rating System is a A food labelling system that rates the

a)

overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating from 0 to 5 stars

b)

overall nutritional profile of foods and compares all food to one another, assigning each a rating out of 5 stars

c)

overall nutritional profile of packaged food based on risk nutrients

d)

overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating from 1/2 a star to 5 stars

53.

Which food groups form the foundation layer of the Healthy Eating Pyramid?

a)

Grains

b)

Vegetables and legumes

c)

Vegetables/legumes and fruit

d)

Grains ans water

54.

Discretionary foods are

a)

recommended to only consume on 'cheat days'

b)

high in saturated fat, salt, and/or sugar

c)

foods which are highly processed

d)

foods which form the top layer of the healthy eating pyramid

55.

Which of the following is not a short-term consequence of nutrition imbalance on youth health and wellbeing?

a)

Tooth decay

b)

Fatigue

c)

Constipation

d)

Dehydration

56.

Which of the following is not an example of 'product placement' as a marketing technique?

a)

Actors consuming Coca-Cola during the movie

b)

Taylor Swift singing in a Coca-Cola commercial

c)

Putting Coca-Cola at eye level on supermarket shelves

d)

Having Cocoa-Cola billboards in a TV show

57.

Which of the following is not a social factor

a)

Family

b)

Gender

c)

Friends

d)

SES

58.

Only consuming foods which are considered halal is an example of

a)

a social factor

b)

a cultural factor

c)

a religious barrier

d)

a family enabler

59.

Lack of food literacy would be considered a

a)

family factor

b)

SES barrier

c)

social media barrier

d)

political factor

60.

The healthy canteens initiative is an example of

a)

a political enabler

b)

a SES enabler

c)

a cultural factor

d)

a friendship enabler

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