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Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

calories

2.

This nutrient is neccesary for building muscle and blood

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

fiber

3.

We produce this much saliva every day!

a)

1 gallon

b)

1 liter

c)

1 quart

d)

1 cup

4.

A good meal to eat for "carb loading" would be...

a)

steak & onions

b)

ice cream sundae with hot fudge

c)

chicken broth

d)

whole wheat pancakes and fresh fruit

5.

The first ingredient listed on a nutrition label is...

a)

the most nutritious

b)

the first in alphabetical order

c)

the most abundant ingredient

6.

A balanced meal includes food from all _______food groups

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

7.

Fish, meat, tofu and peanut butter are good sources of

a)

carbohydrates

b)

sugar

c)

protein

d)

fiber

8.

In order to keep your digestion "moving", you should make sure to eat plenty of

a)

fiber

b)

fat

c)

sugar

d)

calories

9.

60% of your brain is made from

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fat

c)

protein

d)

calories

10.

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure you get enough

a)

fat

b)

vitamins & minerals

c)

protein

d)

dairy

11.

We don't have to eat rocks in order to get the minerals we need to be healthy, because...

a)

we eat plants that absorb these nutrients in the water they drink

b)

tiny rocks are ground up in the processed foods we eat

c)

you can just lick some rocks

12.

This nutrition label is for Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups. The first 3 ingredients are forms of sugar! How many strawberries are in these?

***click picture to enlarge***

a)

50%

b)

5%

c)

none!

13.

This nutrient is needed in small amounts to insulate our bodies from the cold and to cushion our organs

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

sugar

d)

fat

14.

Most junior high kids need about this many calories a day

a)

2000

b)

5000-5500

c)

1600-1800

d)

1400

15.

Calories are

a)

found in the earth's crust

b)

one of the essentail nutrients our bodies need

c)

a measure of heat energy in food

16.

Which of the following is NOT a mineral

a)

sodium

b)

calcium

c)

iron

d)

protein

17.

Another term for "not eating"

a)

fasting

b)

consuming

c)

dieting

d)

respirating

18.

Foods that have lots of calories but little nutrition are

a)

delicious

b)

empty calories

c)

keto

d)

healthy

19.

Where can you find a list of nutrients for Takis?

a)

google classroom

b)

nutrition label

c)

student handbook

d)

tv commercial

20.

Vitamin C is an important nutrient. Which food source below provides the most?

a)

Flamin' Hots

b)

oranges

c)

proteins like fish and meat

d)

sourdough bread