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Nutrition: Lesson 1 Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 21mins

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Class
Date
1.

A waxy, fat-like material found in animal products is called:

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Cholesterol

2.

If someone eats a lot of carbohydrates and instead of being physically active spends a lot of time on the computer, this person's carbohydrates are now being stored as:

a)

Glucose

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

3.

If someone eats a lot of carbohydrates but does not use the energy from these nutrients, the energy becomes

a)

Simple Carbohydrates

b)

Glycogen

c)

Muscle

4.

Before carbohydrates can be used as energy, they must first be converted into:

a)

Fat

b)

Complex Carbohydrates

c)

Glucose

5.

T/F: You should eliminate ALL fats from your diet.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

T/F: It is okay to eat food from only one food group as long as you are getting nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

This type of complex carbohydrate found in plants cannot be digested. It helps prevent constipation.

a)

Nutrient

b)

Calorie

c)

Fiber

8.

This type of fat is liquid at room temperature. It helps prevent heart disease.

a)

Fiber

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Saturated Fat

9.

This type of fat is solid at room temperature. Can LEAD to heart disease.

a)

Nutrient

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Saturated Fat

10.

This nutrient is made out of building blocks called Amino Acids.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

11.

This type of nutrient is the body's number one source of energy. It can be simple or complex.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

12.

This type of nutrient occurs naturally in rocks and soil. It is needed in only small amounts.

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamin

c)

Mineral

13.

This type of nutrients supplies energy, maintains body temperature, protects nerves, forms cells, and adds flavors to food.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Mineral

14.

This nutrient is made by living things. It assists in many chemical reactions in the body. Examples are A, D, E, and K.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamin

15.

Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly are called:

a)

Nutrients

b)

Fiber

c)

Metabolism

16.

How much water should a person drink every day?

a)

8 1/2 - 11 1/2 cups

b)

2-3 cups

c)

Until you no longer feel thirsty

17.

A dangerous condition where the body loses too much water is called:

a)

Dehydration

b)

Anemia

c)

Osteoporosis

18.

A condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and headaches due to a lack of iron is called:

a)

Dehydration

b)

Anemia

c)

Osteoporosis

19.

A dangerous condition in which bones are fragile and may break easily caused by a lack of calcium is called:

a)

Dehydration

b)

Anemia

c)

Osteoporosis

20.

These types of vitamins need to be replaced every day.

a)

Water-Soluble Vitamins

b)

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

21.

These types of vitamins are stored in the body for later use.

a)

Water-Soluble Vitamins

b)

Fat-Soluble Vitamins