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WorksheetsNutrition and you!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a nutrient?
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life.
A substance guaranteed to nurture me.
A substance I can nurture.
A substance that looks beautiful.
Examples of nutrients are:
minerals and vitamins
proteins and fats
minerals, vitamins, proteins, fats and carbohydrates
proteins and carbohydrates
The three main nutrients required for better brain power are Omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids and ...
the 14 g of fat in a caramel doughnut.
Vitamin E found in nuts, seeds and leafy greens.
the 2% fiber found in salt and vinegar chips.
the minerals found in an energy drink.
Omega-3 fatty acids assist with the following:
Memory
Concentration
Reducing inflammation
All of the answers.
Which response is INCORRECT. You can get Omega-3 fatty acids from:
Carbohydrates (bread and spaghetti)
Oils (cod liver and flaxseed oil)
Fish (sardines and trout)
Leafy greens (spinach and Brussel sprouts)
Almost all fruits, vegetables, and________________ contain flavonoids.
fish
eggs
herbs
meat
Flavonoids in food can delay Alzheimer's in aging patients. When someone has Alzheimer's they ____________
remember everything with ease
display memory loss that affects daily life
age well
remember even the smallest details
The following might NOT assist my memory and learning:
Nuts and seeds
Fruit and vegetables
Fish and eggs
Energy drinks
The following is NOT an ingredient in an energy drink:
caffeine
sugars
taurine
honey
This is NOT a possible consequence of consuming commercially available energy drinks.
Heart palpitations
Diabetes 2
High blood pressure
Excellent dental health
Consuming a drink which contains too much caffeine could lead to ...
a good night's rest
calm thought patterns
great memory skills
none of the above
This is NOT a refined carbohydrate:
pizza
doughnut
sweet potato
waffle
This is true for refined carbohydrates:
It gives you a short burst of energy, just to make you feel hungry again.
It is not processed
It contains many nutrients
It helps you concentrate
When the food packaging reads "No added sugar", it means the food ...
is sugar free.
has its own sugars
has a little bit of sugar
contains artificial sugar
Which statement is Incorrect:
Aspartame:
can cause brain fog and dizziness
is banned in some countries
is a sugar substitute
is a healthy ingredient in yogurts and cool drinks
True or False: Trans fats are hydrogenated vegetable oils found in processed foods.
True
False
Trans fats will NOT be found in ...
store bought sauces
microwave popcorn
instant noodles
an avocado
Which statement is correct: Trans fats are bad for us as ...
It could cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries
It could lead to heart disease or a stroke
it could cause brain tissue damage
All of the above are correct.
The healthiest foods are the foods...
we find in frozen packets.
we can purchase fresh.
we find in tins.
we can grow ourselves.
It is wise to...
buy the food items you feel like eating
read the labels carefully when buying packaged food
indulge in processed foods
go grocery shopping when you are very hungry
