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H6 - Nutrient Facts Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This nutrient may reduce the risk of heart disease

a)

Folate

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium

2.

This nutrient is required by the body for fluid balance

a)

Folate

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium

3.

This nutrient helps red blood cell formation

a)

Folate

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium

4.

This nutrient helps your eyes function normally in the dark

a)

Folate

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium

5.

This nutrient is responsible for healthy teeth and bones

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Calcium

c)

Sodium

d)

Iron

6.

This nutrient can cause high blood pressure if you take too much.

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Calcium

c)

Sodium

d)

Iron

7.

This nutrient helps prevent bruising

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Calcium

c)

Sodium

d)

Iron

8.

This nutrient helps prevent anemia

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Calcium

c)

Sodium

d)

Iron

9.

Which of the following nutrients does not contain calories?

a)

Protein

b)

Folate

c)

Fat

d)

Carbohydrates

10.

Which of these food groups is the most nutrient dense?

a)

Meat

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy

e)

Fruit

11.

Which of these is the most empty calorie food

a)

Broccoli

b)

Pears

c)

Whole Grain Bread

d)

Potato Chips

e)

Granola Bar

12.

Which of these is not a basic nutrient needed for survival?

a)

Calories

b)

Water

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

e)

Carbohydrates

13.

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth is called what?

a)

Nutrition

b)

Empty Calorie

c)

Nutrient Dense

d)

Dieting

e)

Basic Nutrients

14.

Which nutrient contains the most calories per gram?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

e)

Sugar

15.

What best describes a nutrient-dense food?

a)

It is only fruits and vegetables

b)

It can be candy and cookies

c)

It has a lot of nutrients per calorie

d)

It is mainly protien and grains

16.

What best describes an empty calorie food?

a)

It contains calories, but not a lot of nutrients

b)

It hardly contains any calories

c)

It is made up mainly of fruits and vegetables

d)

It is made up of mostly proteins and grains.