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WorksheetsNAABC 9-12 END OF SEMESTER STUDY GUIDE - Home Economics
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
1. You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
O True O False
True
False
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
Carbohydrates
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
to learn the food label
to keep from getting bored with your diet
to provide all the nutrients you need
to help improve physical fitness
Which is the sunshine vitamin?
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Americans don't get enough of
Sodium
Carbohydrates
Fats
Dietary fiber
How many nutrients are there?
4
6
8
5
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
Proteins
Vitamins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Water
The digestive process begins in the__________.
Mouth
Stomach
Small Intestine
Colon
The body uses this to carry nutrients and wadste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
Fat
Water
Minerals
Vitamin
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
Diet
Metabolism
Calories
Digestion
What does nutrition mean?
the study of nutrients and how they are used in the body
a unit used to measure the energy that food gives the body
all the food you eat
the study of the human body's digestive tract
What are the 6 nutrients?
Carbs, Meats, Vitamins, Water, Protein, and Dairy
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
Carbs, Fats, Vitamins, Water, Protein, and Minerals
Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?
Sugar
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Which do you want the most of in your diet?
Sugar
Protein
Trans Fat
Saturated Fat
Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?
Fiber
Amino Acids
Lipids
Monosaccharides
True or False. All cholesterol is bad for you
True
False
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Protein
Minerals
Fat
Carbohydrates
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
Metabolism
Diet
Digestion
Calories
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, D, E, K
Carbohydrates
Metabolism
Digestion
Vitamins
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
Fats
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
Calories
Metabolism
Diet
Protein
Which one of the following is a protein source?
Beans
Banana
Bagels
Rice
When you don't drink enough water you can become
dehydrated
intoxicated
hyper
silly
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
Water
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Protein
Which food group does a carrot belong in?
Vegetable
Water
Fruit
Grain
Which food group does a banana belong in?
Fruits
Water
Oils
Protein
What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?
Food Label
preservative
additive
Cholesterol
Which nutrient helps your digestive system?
Fiber
Calcium
Protein
Vitamin
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
0
1
100
6-8
Which of the following is true about most fast foods?
they are low in nutrient density
they are high in fat and calories
they are low in vitamins and minerals
all of the above
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium(salt)?
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
sodium weakens bones and teeth
sodium is linked to cancer
sodium causes a person to be diabetic
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Which food group does chicken belong in?
dairy
fruit
vegetables
meat/proteins
Fish is a good source of ...........
Calcium
Sugar
Protein
Carbohydrates
What is the body's main source of energy
Carbohydrates
Water
Protein
Fats
Which vitamin helps your body heal cuts and scratches?(found in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
What might happen if you don't eat enough protein?
You won't build strong bones, muscles, hair and teeth
You will be very thirsty
You won't have energy
You will be dehydrated
Just like a car needs gas to run your body needs what to fuel it?
Vegetables
Dairy
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
True or false. To eat a "balance" diet we should eat foods from all of the food groups
True
False
All Carbohydrates you eat and digest are converted into:
Glucose
Fructose
Fiber
Vitamins
What do fruits and vegetables provide us in our diets?
Vitamins and minerals
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
True or False. Chocolate and other sweets are okay as long as you have them sometimes and the portion is small.
True
False
How much of our plate should be fruit and vegetables?
one-third(33%)
eight percent(8%)
fifteen percent(15%)
twelve percent(12%)
Which food group does cheese belong to?
milk and dairy foods
Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
Food and drink high in fats and sugar
meat, fish, eggs and beans
Which of these foods are part of the Bread Rice, Potatoes and Pasta Group?
Spaghetti
Peas
Water
Chicken
Which of these foods belong to the Milk and Dairy group?
Yogurt
Milk
Cheese
All of the Above
Why do we need some foods that are high in sugar and fats?
Energy
Vitamin
Minerals
We shouldn't eat them at all
You have decided to try to get more physical activity. Your friend wants to help you. What is not a good thing for your friend to do?
Ask your friend if he/she wants to come over after school to watch television.
Ask your friend to take a walk at lunch.
Remind your friend of the benefits of healthy eating or physical activity.
Ask your friend if he/she is getting closer to their goal.
True or False. You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
True
False
True or False. The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.
True
False
Peanut butter is found in which food group
Fruits
Dairy
Grains
Pdrotein
Seafood is a type of protein
True
False
Maybe
Don't Know
The USDA made a new look for the kFood Guide Pyramid, What is it called?
iPlate
YouPlate
MyPlate
NoPlate
How many servings of fruit should we have a day?
None
2-3
Five servings
Fruit is the worst. No thanks
Meat/Proteins are building blocks for bones, Muscles, skin and blood
True
False
Maybe
Don't Know
Eating McDonald's and other unhealthy foods will get you in perfect physical shape
True
False
Maybe
Don't know
