WorksheetsNutrition prequiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Body Mass Index is a ration of a person's weight to his or her
age
height
activity level
basal metabolic rate
Fad diets are not recommended because
there are too any types to choose from
weight loss occur too slowly
they do not restrict enough food
they often exclude essential nutrients
Which foods should diabetics limit to help control blood sugar levels?
foods high in protein
foods high in fiber
foods low in fat
foods high in sugar
Complex carbohydrates are
composed of sugars linked together
found in grain products
good sources of energy
all of the above
Which of the following foods are high in protein?
an apple
lettuce
candy
chicken
Bad fats are
omegas and saturated
saturated and unsaturated
saturated and trans fat
trans fat and omegas
Good fats are
Omegas and saturated
saturated and unsaturated
unsaturated and omegas
trans fat and omegas
Simple carbs come from
Table sugars
fruits
vegetables
whole wheat
Calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, and sulfur are needed how often?
One a week
Daily
Every other day
monthly
Guidelines are eating healthy include
balance food and physical activity
skipping meals to lose weight
eating lots of simple sugar to gain muscle weight
cutting out carbs to loose weight
To eat snacks wisely one should try all of the following except
Choose foods with high nutrient density
Eat foods high in saturated fat
Try eating fruits instead of cookies.
Try a whole-wheat bagel, not a doughnut,
When reading a food label the ingredients listed are in order of?
fat content from most to least
fat content from least to most
weight from least to most
weight from most to least
When nutrients are added to canned food to replace those lost during canning, the food is said to be
enriched
spoiled
preserved
fortified
Which three classes of nutrients supply the body with energy?
fats and proteins
proteins, calcium, and fats
Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin A
Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
A waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products
proteins
cholesterol
amino acids
antioxidants
A desire for food based on emotional factors
basal metabolic rate
hunger
carbohydrate loading
appetite
A feeling of physical discomfort that is caused by your body's need for nutrients
basal metabolic rate
hunger
carbohydrate loading
appetite
Which of these nutrients is sometimes associated with high blood pressure?
sodium
calcium
iron
carbohydrate
Loss of water through heavy perspiring can result in
homeostasis
dehydration
anemia
metabolism
What are two diseases associated with being overweight?
type 2 diabetes and strokes
type 1 diabetes and heart irregularities
trouble regulating body temperature and cataract
osteoporosis and heart irregularities
