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food and nutrients

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
2.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
3.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
4.
Seafood is a type of protein.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
5.
How can you tell what the main ingredient in a food is?
a)
the first ingredient on the food label
b)
the last ingredient on the food lable
c)
the one with the highest percentage
d)
the amount of calories
6.
Which of the following are proteins?
a)
arugula
b)
Strawberries
c)
tortilla
d)
Beans, eggs, chicken
7.
What measures energy in food?
a)
Calories
b)
Ruler
c)
Thermometer
d)
Food label
8.
Which foods contain calcium and are good for building strong bones?
a)
Dairy
b)
Grains
c)
Fruits
d)
Vegetables
9.
You are having a snack before soccer practice.  What nutrient should your snack be high in? 
a)
minerals
b)
carbohydrates
c)
vitamins
d)
protein
10.
What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?
a)
Vitamins and Minerals
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Carbohydrates
11.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
12.
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  
13.
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 
14.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
16.
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
17.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
18.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
19.
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
20.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
21.

The food group that is highest in protein is...

a)

Milk and alternatives

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Meat and soy beans

d)

Grain and cereals

22.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
23.

Sugar is .....?

a)

a good source of protein

b)

A simple carbohydrate that provides fibre

c)

A simple carbohydrate that provides energy

d)

a complex carbohydrate

24.

Food spoilage is due to...

a)

Micro-organisms and enzymes

b)

Microorganisms and excess production

c)

Enzymes an excess production

d)

All the above

25.

Non- perishable food items are those which...

a)

Do not spoil at all

b)

Take a long time to spoil

c)

Spoil easily

d)

Spoil according to where they are kept

26.

Shelf life of food is related to...

a)

Freshness of food

b)

Time limit for which a food can be used

c)

Quality of food

d)

Decomposition of food

27.

Papad is an example of preservation by __________________

a)

Freezing

b)

Boiling

c)

Pickling

d)

Dehydration

28.

Addition of spices to pickles allows the microorganisms to grow quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The method of food preservation in fruit jam is

(a)  

30.

Which of these are methods of food preservation? Select all that apply.

a)

adding food preservatives

b)

sun drying

c)

vacuum packing

d)

refrigeration

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