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Nutrition and Wellness

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes the term wellness?

a)

A doctor’s verification that a person is healthy.

b)

A person’s being content with his or her appearance, lifestyle, and mental outlook.

c)

A physical state that comes from following a diet plan that includes only healthful foods.

d)

A state of being in good health.

2.

Which dimension of health focuses on exercise, nutrition, avoiding diseases and injuries?

a)

Social

b)

Physical

c)

Financial

d)

Emotional

3.

Viewing difficulties as challenging in order to increase understanding and learning.

a)

Mental

b)

Emotional

c)

Social

d)

Educational

4.

Practicing good communication skills with family & friends

a)

Emotional

b)

Physical

c)

Spiritual

d)

Social

5.

Eating junk food can lead to health problems, such as:

a)

obesity, diabetes, and clogged arteries

b)

cavities, a strong heart, and strong muscles

c)

being underweight, diabetes, and heart attacks

6.

What we eat may affect our mood

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What is "Nutrition"

a)

Putting yourself on a diet.

b)

Science that investigates the relationship between what we eat and how the body functions.

c)

A an organic substance that is essential for growth and development

d)

MyPlate

8.

Which nutrient provides the "quickest" source of energy for the body?

a)

vitamins

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

carbohydrates

9.

Teens should be eating a lot of what kind of foods?

a)

Fast Food

b)

Grain Foods

c)

Nutrient Dense Food

d)

Empty Calorie Foods

10.

What nutrient provides the most concentrated form of energy and maintains body temperature by providing insulation?

a)

fat

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

protein

11.

What are the 5 groups on MyPlate?

a)

Dairy, Fruit, Protein, Vegetables, & Grains

b)

Fruit, Vegetables, Sugar, Oil, Rice

c)

Meat, Rice, Potatoes, Fruit, Vegetables

12.
What 2 foods groups should take up half of your plate?
a)
Meat/Beans
b)
Fruits/Vegetables
c)
Ice cream/Soda
d)
Meat/Potatoes
13.

Which nutrient helps to build and repair body tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

minerals

14.

Which of the following are examples of unsaturated or good fats:

a)

Cheese, steak and Chicken

b)

Butter, Whole Milk, Pork Tenderloin

c)

Salmon, Avocados and Almonds

d)

Soda, Cheeseburger and French Fries

15.

Which of the following foods would likely contain the most vitamins and minerals?

a)

Grains

b)

Meats

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

16.

On the Nutrition Facts panel (food label) a guideline to follow when reading percent daily values is the _____/_____ rule.

a)

20/30

b)

15/25

c)

10/20

d)

5/20

17.
The amount of calories a person should eat depends on:  
a)
height, weight, and athletic ability
b)
age, activity level, and gender
c)
age, height, and gender
d)
athletic ability, hair color, eye color
18.

Taking in more calories than you expend or burn off will lead to :

a)

Weight Loss

b)

Weight Gain

c)

Weight Maintenance