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The Basic Principles of Nutrition/Good Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do nutrients do?

a)

help maintain body temperature

b)

keep out unwanted pathogens

c)

aid in body's growth and maintenance

d)

provide fat to the body

2.

What is hunger?

a)

the desire to eat

b)

the absence of nutrients in the body

c)

the carving of food

d)

the physical need to eat

3.

What is appetite?

a)

the absence of nutrients in the body

b)

the physical need to eat

c)

the craving of food

d)

the desire to eat

4.

How many elements of nutrition are there?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

6

d)

7

5.

What are the building blocks of protein called?

a)

amino acids

b)

lipoproteins

c)

carbon chains

d)

amino chains

6.

Which of the following foods is highest in protein?

a)

popcorn

b)

sweet potato

c)

cereal

d)

black beans

7.

Which two nutrients give the body most of it's energy?

a)

carbohydrates and protein

b)

carbohydrates and fat

c)

sugar and fat

d)

vitamins and minerals

8.

Carbohydrates usually contain which substance that cannot be broken down by the body?

a)

protein

b)

starch

c)

amino acids

d)

fiber

9.

Which of the following fats is considered healthy?

a)

lard

b)

butter

c)

saturated

d)

unsaturated

10.

Which of the following is considered a saturated fat?

a)

vegetable oil

b)

butter

c)

olive oil

d)

salt

11.

How many essential vitamins are there?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

5

d)

3

12.

Which vitamin helps your eyes adjust in the dark?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Vitamin A

13.

Which vitamin helps boost your immune system?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin B

14.

Which vitamins is essential for bone and tooth development?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin C

15.

What is osteoporosis?

a)

Deterioration of the muscles

b)

Deterioration of the eyes

c)

Deterioration of the bones

d)

Deterioration of the lungs

16.

Which mineral can help prevent osteoporosis?

a)

Calcium

b)

Zinc

c)

Iron

d)

Vitamin B-12

17.

How often are the dietary guidelines revised?

a)

every 2 years

b)

every 4 years

c)

after 1 year

d)

every 5 years

18.

6-17 year old should get how much physical activity in a day?

a)

1 hour and 30 minutes

b)

30 minutes

c)

60 minutes

d)

20 minutes

19.

What is the new food pyramid called?

a)

Food Plate

b)

Choose My Plate

c)

Choose My Food

d)

Food Triangle

20.

How many dietary guidelines are there?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8