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Nutrition principles & Daily diet

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fats are not an essential nutrient for the body.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient-dense food?

a)

lean protein

b)

eggs

c)

butter

d)

whole grains

3.

Which of the following is the best healthy option?

a)

Eating vegetable protein

b)

Eating chicken at a fast food restaurant

c)

Eating a McDonald's salad

d)

Eating a low-fat doughnut

4.

Which is not a food group?

a)

Meats & Beans (protein)

b)

fruits

c)

sugars

d)

vegetables

e)

grains

5.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

6.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

a)

Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

7.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

a)

Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

b)

Carbohydrates improve digestion.

c)

Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

d)

Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

8.
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.
9.

The body turns sugar into what?

a)

Glucose

b)

Muscle

c)

Waste product

d)

Air

10.

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

a)

lead to a risk of heart disease

b)

keep you healthy

c)

build strong bones and muscles

d)

help the immune system

11.
We should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.
a)
120
b)
90
c)
30
d)
60
12.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
13.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

14.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

15.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
16.
Which is not found on a food label?
a)
Serving size
b)
Calories
c)
Type of food
d)
Nutrients 
17.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
18.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Protein

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Carbohydrate

19.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
20.
Not eating too much or too little means we are eating in ____________________.
a)
moderation
b)
sufficiently
c)
balanced
d)
variety