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Diet and Nutrition

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a

a)

Nutrient

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Calorie

d)

Fatty acid

2.

All of the following are nutrient found in food except

a)

Plasma

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamins

3.

Food passes through the stomach directly by

a)

Large intestine

b)

Small intestine

c)

Heart ❤️

d)

Pancreas

4.

A minerals that the body needs to work properly is

a)

Calcium

b)

Silver

c)

Gold

d)

Lead

5.

This food group is our body's best source of energy?

a)

Meat

b)

Fats ,oils ,sweets

c)

Breads and cereals

d)

Milk 🥛 and cheese 🧀

6.

Which of these is Not considered a nutrient?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Fiber

d)

Fats

7.

Citrus 🍊 fruits are an excellent source of?

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Calories

8.

Which food contains the most fat?

a)

Graham crackers

b)

Brownies

c)

Pudding

d)

Angel food cake 🎂

9.

The milk 🥛,cheese 🧀 & yogurt group are important for?

a)

Strong bones

b)

Teeth

c)

Muscles

d)

All of the above

10.

Which of the following nutrient is known as the sunshine 🌞 vitamin?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin D

11.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
12.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

13.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

14.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

15.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
16.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
17.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
18.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
19.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

20.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

21.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
22.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
23.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

24.

Vitamin C is important because...

a)

It keeps the immune system healthy

b)

Provides the body with energy

c)

Improves eye health and vision

d)

Reduces the risk of brittle bones

25.

Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

26.

What is the importance of calcium within a bird's diet?

a)

Allows blood to hold oxygen

b)

Builds strong bones

c)

Improves the immune system

d)

Improves the structure of egg shells

27.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

28.

Calcium is important in a bird's diet, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

29.

Lipids are essential within the diet as they...

a)

Provide insulation

b)

Are important for bone structure

c)

Improve brain function

d)

Improve digestive health

30.

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

a)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

b)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

c)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

d)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

31.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
34.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
35.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
38.
Which food group does bread belong in?
a)
grains
b)
dairy
c)
fruit
d)
vegetable
39.
Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetables
c)
fruit
d)
dairy
40.
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
a)
protecting your nerves
b)
forming your cells
c)
maintaining body temperature
d)
supplying energy for your body's functions
41.
Portion size is the amount of food you choose to eat.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack?
a)
chips
b)
pop tart
c)
banana
d)
doughnut
43.
We should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.
a)
120
b)
90
c)
30
d)
60
44.
To stay healthy, you should know:
a)
How to make food for your family.
b)
Your serving sizes and food groups.
c)
That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
45.
Which of the following is an exercise
a)
running
b)
playing a video game
c)
watching You Tubers
d)
eating ice cream
46.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

47.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

48.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
49.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
50.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
51.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
52.
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
saturation
d)
constipation
53.
Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts are
a)
supplements
b)
antioxidants
c)
minerals
d)
vitamins
54.
The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called
a)
homeostasis
b)
dehydration
c)
anemia
d)
scurvy
55.
Very heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body's water content known as 
a)
anemia
b)
homeostasis
c)
scurvy
d)
dehydration
56.
Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16 year old girl to prevent dehydration?
a)
Drink lots of caffeinated liquids
b)
Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise
c)
drink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a day
d)
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
57.
Which is an example of a nutrient dense food?
a)
cake
b)
low-fat yogurt
c)
candy
d)
soft drinks
58.
According to the MyPlate plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager's diet?
a)
Grains
b)
Protein
c)
Vegetables
d)
Dairy
59.
Which of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?
a)
Obtain all of your protein from meat
b)
Drink lots of fruit juice
c)
Make half of the grains you eat whole grain
d)
Consume more solid fat than liquid fat
60.
Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
61.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
62.
The MINIMUM recommended amount of water that should be consumed in a 24hr period is
a)
60 oz
b)
100 oz
c)
64 oz
d)
24 oz
63.
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
64.
Fats should only make up_______ percent of your daily caloric intake
a)
20-35
b)
0-10
c)
40-50
d)
10-20
65.
Proteins should make up _________ percent of your daily caloric intake.
a)
10-35
b)
20-40
c)
50-60
d)
15-25
66.
Carbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.
a)
20-45
b)
10-25
c)
45-65
d)
30-45
67.
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Proteins
68.

Fat has 4 calories per gram

a)

True

b)

False

69.

It is recommended that you have 64 ounces of water each day

a)

True

b)

False

70.

physical weakness resulting from lack of food or poor diet

a)

malnutrition

b)

malfunction

c)

obesity

d)

starving

71.

Fruit and vegetables available at a particular time of the year

a)

fresh produce

b)

organic food

c)

fast food

d)

seasonal produce

72.

A diet without meat or fish

a)

vegan

b)

vet

c)

vegetarianism

d)

vegetarian

73.

Which diagram describes the pattern "level off"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
74.

Food that need little preparation and can be used at any time

a)

junk food

b)

fast food

c)

canned food

d)

convenience food

75.

Food that can be obtained quickly from restaurant

a)

organic food

b)

seasonal produce

c)

fresh food

d)

fast food

76.

tablets or food taken to improve nutrition

a)

multivitamin

b)

minerals

c)

dietary supplement

d)

medicine

77.

condition of being very overweight

a)

heavy

b)

diabete

c)

obesity

d)

heart diseases

78.

food containing genes which have been altered

a)

artificial food

b)

canned food

c)

genetically modified food

d)

food additives

79.

Food grown without artificial pesticides or fertiflizers

a)

seasonal food

b)

fresh produce

c)

fresh produce

d)

organic food

80.

Which phrase below illustrates the pattern in the picture?

a)

increased sharply

b)

reached the highest point

c)

peaked at

d)

soared

81.

Make sure you eat a (a)   of food. It is important to eat all five food groups

82.

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. These contain vital ... and leading dietitians recommend eating at least two ... of meat and three of vegetables per day.

(a)  

83.

... 1980 ... 2000, the number of people who got access to the Internet increased significantly from 18 to 40 million users.

(a)  

84.
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.
85.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
86.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
87.

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

88.

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

a)

focus on just one food

b)

take in lots of lean meat

c)

eat only green vegetables

d)

eat a wide variety of foods

89.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for aiding digestion? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
90.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
91.

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

a)

Bones

b)

Skin

c)

Eyesight

d)

Digestion

92.

What vitamin do you get from the sun?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

93.

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

94.

Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?

a)

amino acid

b)

lactose

c)

starch

d)

chitin

95.

Which of the following is NOT an organic molecule?

a)

vitamin A

b)

mineral iron

c)

fructose

d)

amino acid

96.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?

a)

Fruit

b)

Salad

c)

Butter

d)

Meat

97.

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

98.

In living things, the process of taking in food and water and using it for growth and other purposes is called

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrients

c)

Digestion

d)

Circulation

99.
Fiber is a good source of energy.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
100.
Drinking 8½ to 11½ glasses of fluids a day is a good strategy for maintaining good health.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE

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