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Intro to Nutrition Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Calories are _ provided by food.

(a)  

2.

Calorie needs do not vary by age, height, weight & physical activity level.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

My nutritional habits now may impact the likeliness of getting a lifestyle disease in the future

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Empty calorie foods should be limited to _ of your total daily calorie intake.

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

5.

Our bodies need healthy fats. A good course of healthy fats will be listed as:

a)

trans fats

b)

saturated fats

c)

unsaturated fats

d)

total fats

6.

For healthier options, you want foods with minimal ingredients.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Sugar is a type of carbohydrate-which kind?

a)

simple

b)

complex

8.

Empty calories often do not have many _

a)

calories

b)

nutrients

c)

fat

d)

vitamins

9.

The average recommendation of calories is _ for Americans.

a)

1,800

b)

2,000

c)

2,400

d)

2,800

10.

Substances found in food are

a)

nutrients.

b)

calories.

c)

fats.

d)

nutrition.

11.

MyPlate shows the _ food groups.

a)

four

b)

five

c)

six

12.

When choosing grains, make half of them _ grains.

a)

white

b)

wheat

c)

whole

d)

carbs

13.

Try to avoid or limit these foods

a)

trans fats

b)

red meat

c)

sugary drinks

d)

refined grains (white rice & breads)

14.

List the food groups in alphabetical order.

(a)  

15.

Which of the following are the essential nutrients?

a)

protein

b)

vitamins

c)

dairy

d)

grains

e)

minerals

16.

Eating a variety of nutrients can help fight off disease.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Most Americans do not get enough vitamins and minerals because they lack eating

a)

fruits and grains.

b)

vegetables and fruits.

c)

protein and fruits.

d)

grains, protein and veggies.

18.

Animal products are higher in saturated fats increasing the risk of heart disease.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

"I want to eat healthier" is a SMART goal.

a)

Yes it is

b)

Not even close

20.

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

a)

simple & complex

b)

simple & whole

c)

sugar & fiber

d)

fiber & protein