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Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the red area of the MyPlate.gov image

(a)  

2.

Name the green area of the MyPlate.gov image

(a)  

3.

Name the orange area of the MyPlate.gov image

(a)  

4.

Name the purple area of the MyPlate.gov image

(a)  

5.

Name the blue area of the MyPlate.gov image

(a)  

6.

Name the essential nutrient starting with the letter C

(a)  

7.

Name the essential nutrient starting with the letter P

(a)  

8.

Name the essential nutrient starting with the letter F

(a)  

9.

Name the essential nutrient starting with the letter v

(a)  

10.

Name the essential nutrient starting with the letter M

(a)  

11.

Name the essential nutrient starting with the letter W

(a)  

12.

Which essential nutrient is considered the

most important?

a)

Water

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

13.

Which essential nutrient is the main source of energy?

a)

Water

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

14.

The correct amount of calories for you IN A DAY is in which of these choices:

a)

160 - 260

b)

1000 - 1500

c)

1600 - 2600

d)

100 - 150

15.

What percentage of your total daily calories should be added sugar?

a)

5% or less

b)

10% or less

c)

20% or less

d)

50% or less

16.

Empty calories are....

a)

when a product has 0 calories

b)

present in foods with no nutritional value

c)

when a product is sugar free

d)

present in fruits and vegetables

17.

Calcium is a mineral needed for bone growth

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Define 'nutrient'

a)

naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds

b)

the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They're a source of energy for the body.

c)

a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

d)

any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

19.

How many calories in this Pop Tart food label

(a)  

20.

What is the serving size in this Pop Tart food label?

a)

10 servings

b)

1 pastry (48g)

c)

170 calories

d)

Protein 2g