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Nutrition & Diet Seniors

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The definition of an oil is 
a)
Fat that is solid at room temperature 
b)
Fat that is liquid at room temperature 
c)
Any yellow or green liquid 
d)
Greasy substance that only contains saturated fats 
2.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
3.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
4.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
5.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
6.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
7.
Having too much sugar in your blood is called what . . . 
a)
Heart Attack
b)
Obesity
c)
Diabetes
d)
Sugar Attack
8.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
9.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
10.
Fats, water, and vitamins are a part of the six categories of nutrients true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
11.
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth, regulates blood clotting?
a)
Iron
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Calcium
d)
Vitamin C
12.

The nutrient which helps in repairing the wear and tear of our body is

a)

Minerals

b)

Proteins

c)

Iodine

d)

Fats

13.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
14.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
15.
Which one of the following is a protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
16.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
17.

What is Nutrition?

a)

Nutrition is healthy eating

b)

Nutrition is all the food eaten by a person

c)

Nutrition is the process of providing or getting the food needed for good health and growth

d)

Nutrition is the process of getting all the food needed

18.

What are nutrients ?

a)

Nutrients are substances found in Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats

b)

Nutrients are good food that the body needs to fight of diseases

c)

Nutrients are all the food that is eaten by a person that is good

d)

Nutrients are substances in food that the body needs to function properly.

19.

condition of being very overweight

a)

heavy

b)

diabete

c)

obesity

d)

heart diseases

20.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
21.

Minerals are an important element of your diet. Calcium for example is good for your..?

a)

Bones

b)

Skin

c)

Eyesight

d)

Digestion

22.

What vitamin do you get from the sun?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

Stephanie is said to be malnourished. She often eats whole grain bread, potatoes, candies, butter and corn. Which macronutrient is missing in her diet?

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

carbohydrates

d)

proteins

e)

fats

24.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

a)

Tooth decay

b)

High on energy

c)

Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

d)

All of the above

25.

Plant proteins are found in which food item

a)

Celery

b)

Sweet potatoes

c)

Legumes

d)

Salmon

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