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Lesson 2 - Nutrients

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the nutrients is the main source of energy for the body?

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

e)

Carbohydrates

2.

This is the process that establishes the rate at which one burns calories and how quickly one gains and/or loses weight

a)

Nutrition

b)

Body Composition

c)

Body Mass Index

d)

Metabolism

3.

This is a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest, and it helps to move waste through the digestive system

a)

Fiber

b)

Starch

c)

Soy

d)

Cholesterol

4.

Examples of water-soluble vitamins are...

a)

Vitamins B & C

b)

Vitamins A & K

c)

Vitamins A & C

d)

Vitamins E & D

5.

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

a)

Incomplete protein

b)

Fats

c)

Lactic acid

d)

Amino acids

6.

Macronutrients include all of the following EXCEPT...

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates

e)

Fats

7.

Consuming too many _______________ fats may increase your risk of heart disease

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Monosaturated

d)

Polyunsaturated

8.

The two types of minerals are...

a)

Macro and Micro

b)

Macro and Trace

c)

Macro and Essential

d)

Trace and Complete

e)

Micro and Nonessential

9.

The amount of energy released when nutrients are burned is measured in units called...

a)

Digestion

b)

Metabolism

c)

Calories

d)

Nutrients

10.

This is a serious reduction in the body's water content

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Metabolism

c)

Hydration

d)

Dehydration

11.

This vitamin is found in dark, green leafy vegetables and helps to prevent birth defects

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Folate

d)

Vitamin D

12.

Which of these foods is/are considered to be a simple carbohydrate?

a)

All of the foods listed are simple carbohydrates

b)

Fruit

c)

Honey

d)

White rice

e)

Cookies

13.

As a result of this type of fat, the USDA now requires that the amount is listed on the nutrition label.

a)

Trans fat

b)

Saturated fat

c)

Monounsaturated fat

d)

Unsaturated fat

e)

Polyunsaturated fat

14.

How many amino acids does your body need from food sources?

a)

11

b)

12

c)

9

d)

8

15.

Which of these foods is a good example of a complete protein?

a)

Grains

b)

Seeds

c)

Legumes

d)

Nuts

e)

Eggs

16.

Which of these is TRUE about water?

a)

It thickens our blood during exercise and makes our heart work much harder.

b)

It makes joints stiff and hard to move.

c)

All of the statements are true.

d)

It helps to regulate the body's temperature.

e)

It dissolves vitamins A and C.

17.

Your skin produces this vitamins when it is exposed to sunlight.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Calcium

18.

A person who weighs 160 pounds should try to drink how many ounces of water on a daily basis?

a)

60 oz.

b)

75 oz.

c)

80 oz.

d)

45 oz.

19.

This type of cholesterol is considered the "bad" cholesterol.

a)

LPL

b)

HDL

c)

LDL

d)

LCL

e)

HPL

20.

Saturated fats come mainly from plant sources and are better for you than unsaturated fats.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Vitamins and minerals are a good source of energy for the body.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

The higher in sugar and lower in fiber, the worse the carbohydrate is for you.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Olive oil is a good source of healthful, unsaturated fat.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

For long lasting energy, a simple carbohydrate would be a better choice than a complex carbohydrate.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Your body naturally produces minerals.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Unused amounts of fat-soluble vitamins are removed by the kidneys.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Omega fats are saturated fats and should be eaten springly.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Being thirsty means that you have waited too long to take in fluids.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Incomplete proteins have all of the essential amino acids and are found in plant products.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Starches are complex carbohydrates that the body cannot digest.

a)

True

b)

False