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WorksheetsNutrition Basics
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 24mins
What are carbohydrates?
essential nutrients for building muscle
sugars and starches found in certain foods
are converted into sugar glucose that's absorbed by the bloodstream and turned into energy
essential nutrients for fighting off disease
Proteins are...
the building block of the body
made up of amino acids
minerals
fuel for your body
Fat is...
a source of fuel for the body
the major storage form of energy in the body
bad for your health
necessary in large amounts for more energy
What is a vitamin?
an essential nutrient our bodies need to fight off disease
a substance our bodies need to function normally
stored energy in our bodies
builds muscle
What is a mineral?
an essential nutrient to perform functions necessary for life
an essential nutrient the body needs to fight off disease
an element found in food
a form of fat
What is poultry?
farm birds and their eggs
flesh from a mammal
ocean creatures
What is defined as meat in a diet?
flesh from a mammal
ocean creature
farm bird and their eggs
What is nutrition?
obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
deprivation of food
starvation
What is a diet?
the kinds of foods that a person habitually eats
binge-eating
food deprivation
Food that has had a series of mechanical or chemical operations performed on it to change or preserve it is called
processed
organic
farm-fresh
A person who does not eat or use animal products is known as a
Vegan
Pescatarian
Omnivore
Vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons is called a
vegan
pescatarian
omnivore
vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish is known as a
vegan
pescatarian
omnivore
vegetarian
Dietary supplements are...
nutrients that may not otherwise be consumed in food
natural food that contains dietary ingredients meant to add additional nutritional value
extractions from plants, animals, or it can be of synthesized enzymes that the body cannot create on its own
What is the unit of measurement that measures energy from food?
calorie
joule
gram
pound
Which vitamin enhances the absorption of Iron in the body?
A
B
C
K
Which two nutrients are good sources of energy?
Carbohydrates & Fats
Vitamins & Minerals
Minerals & Fats
Protein & Water
Why do we need to eat healthy? Choose the best possible answer
to stay thin
to have energy
to avoid heart disease & diabetes
to maintain healthy weight, get the nutrients needed, & prevent disease
There are 6 classes of essential nutrients.
True
False
How many servings of vegetables should one consume per day?
3
4
5
6
How many servings of fruit should one consume per day?
3
4
5
6
How many servings of grains should one consume per day?
3
4
5
6
What is an example of a serving of grain? Check all that apply
1 slice of bread
1 cup of cereal
1/2 cup of cooked rice
1 cup of cauliflower rice
At least half of your daily servings of grains should be... (check all that apply)
whole grain
high in dietary fiber
pasta
high in wheat
