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Nutrition study guide

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

a)

Energy

b)

Protection

c)

Regulates body temperature

d)

Good Vision

2.

Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?

a)

Dairy

b)

Sodium

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Protein

3.

Which nutrient protects the body against the cold and protects internal organs?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Nutrients

4.

What nutrient helps relegates the body temperature and breaks down food?

a)

Complex Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Water

d)

Fat

5.

Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Protein, Vitamins

a)

Minerals

b)

Grains

c)

Fiber

d)

Vegetables

6.

There are two types of carbohydrates. What are they?

a)

Magnesium and Calcium

b)

Simple and Complex

c)

Unsaturated and Saturated

d)

Vitamin B and Vitamin C

7.

What is an example of a Complex carb?

a)

Soda

b)

Cookies

c)

Candy

d)

Pasta

8.

What is an example of a simple carb?

a)

Pop-Tart

b)

Spaghetti

c)

Rice

d)

Beans

9.

There are two types of Fats. What are they?

a)

Magnesium and Calcium

b)

Simple and Complex

c)

Unsaturated and Saturated

d)

Vitamin B and Vitamin C

10.

This fat is less harmful for the body. In a liquid form.

a)

Saturated

b)

Trans

c)

Unsaturated

d)

Fats

11.

This fat is worse for your body and in a solid form

a)

Saturated

b)

Trans

c)

Unsaturated

12.

This type of carbohydrate gives your body a boost of energy

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Saturated

d)

Unsaturated

13.

This type of carbohydrate gives your body long term-energy

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Unsaturated

d)

Saturated

14.

Ginger just found out she is pregnant. What vitamin should she take to help prevent birth defects?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin B Complex

d)

Vitamin C

15.

Corey is a wrestler and he needs to make sure his bones stays strong. What vitamin can help Corey?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B complex

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

16.

Kim does not want to wear glasses. So is researching what vitamin to take that helps with good vision. What vitamin should Kim take?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B complex

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin C

17.

The flu is going around. What vitamin can help fight against infection?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B complex

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin C

18.

What protein has all 9 essential amino acids in it?

a)

Incomplete

b)

Complete

c)

Global

d)

Non-global

19.

Ben does not eat any animal products. To get his protein, he eats only plant based foods. What type of proteins does Ben eat?

a)

Complete

b)

Incomplete

c)

Global

d)

Non-global

20.

Abby eats animal products to get her protein. She is eating what type of protein?

a)

Complete

b)

Incomplete

c)

Global

d)

Non-Global

21.

You can find this nutrient in milk, meat and nuts

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

22.

This nutrition can help with cramps and charlie horses

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

23.

The nutrient helps build strong bones and teeth

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

24.

This nutrient can be found in eggs, meat and grains

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

25.

You need 3 cups daily of this food group?

a)

Dairy

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

26.

You need 6 ounces daily of this nutrient

a)

Dairy

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruit

27.

You need 2 1/2 cups daily of this nutrient

a)

Dairy

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

28.

You need 2 cups daily of this nutrient

a)

Dairy

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

29.

True or false? Half your plate should be fruits and vegetables

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Jimmy is making dinner and he puts a steak, mashed potatoes, a slice of whole grain toast and a cup of ice cream for desert on his plate. What food group is he missing?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Fruit

c)

Protein

d)

Dairy