wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Nutrition-2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Compounds that help to regulate body processes and act as catalysts in food metabolism

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

2.

Elements in food that regulate several of he body's chemical processes.

a)

Minerals

b)

Fats

c)

Nutrients

d)

Protein

3.

The Recommended intake of fiber per day is

a)

Less than 11 grams

b)

Between 10-20 grams

c)

0.5 grams per pound of body weight

d)

More than 30grams

4.

Vitamin D has many important functions, check all that apply.

a)

Carries waste products out of the body

b)

Most powerful regulator of cell growth

c)

Reduces the risk of many cancers

d)

Helps to regulate body temperature

e)

Reduces the risk of arthritis and CHD

5.

Water has many important functions, check all that apply.

a)

Carries waste products out of the body

b)

Most powerful regulator of cell growth

c)

Reduces the risk of many cancers

d)

Helps to regulate body temperature

e)

Reduces the risk of arthritis and CHD

6.

What does Dr. Ornish consider a healthy diet?

a)

Paleo diet

b)

High carbohydrate/Low fat

c)

A Plant/Fruit based diet

d)

A high protein/ Low carbohydrate dieet

7.

One pound of fat has how many calories?

a)

3000

b)

2500

c)

500

d)

3500

8.

Unnecessary consumption of vitamins & anti-Oxidants in particular may be detrimental to your health

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Vitamin D is the most powerful regulator of cell growth and keeps cells from being malignant. It reduces the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancers and possibly lung and digestive cancers.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Phytonutrients have the ability to block, disrupt, slow down, or even reverse the formation of cancerous tumors

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE