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Nutrition

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
4.

To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The food you eat must be broken down into a different form before your body can use it.
a)
True
b)
False
7.

Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.

a)

True

b)

False

8.
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
a)
True
b)
False
9.

A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is a serving size?

a)

How much food you put on your plate.

b)

As much food as you want to eat.

c)

A measured amount of food.

12.
Portion size is the amount of food you choose to eat.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
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
14.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.
We should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.
a)
120
b)
90
c)
30
d)
60
16.

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.

17.
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.
18.

When reading a food label, you should look at:

a)

servings

b)

calories

c)

sugar and fats

d)

all of these

19.
Which of the following is an exercise
a)
running
b)
playing a video game
c)
watching You Tubers
d)
eating ice cream
20.

NAME TWO FRUITS THAT CONTAIN VITAMIN C

a)

lemon, oranges

b)

avocado, apple

21.
WHAT DO WE MAKE BREAD FROM? 
a)
From cereals as wheat and rye
b)
From proteins
22.

WHAT ARE LENTILS AND PEAS?

a)

Fruit

b)

Pulses

23.

NAME TWO DAIRY PRODUCTS

a)

Milk, Peanuts

b)

Yoghurt, cheese

24.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
25.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
a)
1
b)
6-8
26.

Which food group does yogurt(curd) and milk belong in?

a)

protein

b)

vegetables

c)

fruit

d)

dairy

27.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
28.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

29.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

30.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

31.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
32.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
33.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

a)

Orange

b)

Steak(Beef)

c)

Eggs

d)

Chicken

34.

Grains are a good source of...

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Sugar

d)

Water

35.

How does calcium help our body?

a)

Builds muscle

b)

Helps eyesight

c)

Develops red blood cells

d)

Builds strong bones

36.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

37.

Vitamin C is important because...

a)

It keeps the immune system healthy

b)

Provides the body with energy

c)

Improves eye health and vision

d)

Reduces the risk of brittle bones

38.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

39.

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

40.
Which food contains carbohydrates?
a)
Fish
b)
Pasta
c)
Egg
d)
Carrot
41.

Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

vitamins

42.
Which performers  can benefit from a protein-rich diet?
a)
Tennis players, golfers
b)
Swimmers, footballers
c)
3000m runner, long distance runner
d)
Weight lifters, Sprinters,
43.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before an event?
a)
Fats
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
44.

When choosing a food to eat, why is it important to look for the amount of added sugars in the food? Consuming a lot of added sugar...

a)

makes food taste better

b)

is beneficial for your heart

c)

is a leading risk factor for many diseases

d)

gives you wings

45.
Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.
a)
moderation
b)
sufficiently
c)
balanced
d)
variety
46.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

a)

Fruit

b)

Salad

c)

Butter

d)

Meat

47.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

48.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

a)

Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

49.

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Which of these foods belong to food group of Dairy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

They give us energy. They are in butter, oil and cheese.

a)

protein

b)

fats

c)

fibre

d)

carbohydrates

52.

They give us fuel and energy. They are in pasta, bread and cereal.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fats

d)

fibre

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