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Nutrition

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Where do nutritionists recommend that 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories come from?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

2.

Renee was studying in her room after dinner. Her parents were watching TV in the living room. When Renee walked past the living room to get a glass of water she saw images of a pepperoni pizza and a group of people eating and laughing. By the time Renee got to the kitchen she wanted more than a glass of water. She was craving something salty, crispy, or spicy. What is the most likely influence on Renee's sudden change in appetite?

a)

Emotions

b)

Personal preferences

c)

Food availability

d)

Advertising

3.

Which of the following may be stimulated by the smell, sight, or texture of food?

a)

Craving

b)

Appetite

c)

Hunger

d)

Digestive system

4.

Vitamin A promotes healthy skin and normal vision. What are good sources for this vitamin?

a)

Fatty fish

b)

Citrus fruits

c)

Whole grain breads

d)

Dark green leafy vegetables

5.

Which types of fats are found mostly in animal and dairy products such as red meat, butter, cheese, and whole milk?

a)

Unsaturated fats

b)

Saturated fats

c)

Trans fats

d)

Amino acids

6.

Which type of fat poses a higher risk of heart disease?

a)

Trans fat

b)

Saturated fat

c)

Unsaturated fat

d)

Hidden fat

7.

Which of the following is NOT an important role of nutrients?

a)

They clean the pancreas

b)

They give you energy

c)

They build new body tissues and repair cells

d)

They help your body's processes and systems run smoothly

8.

What mineral is needed to build strong bones and teeth?

a)

Calcium

b)

Zinc

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

9.

What makes up over half of your body and serves many important functions?

a)

Minerals

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Water

10.

Which types of fats come mainly from plant sources including vegetable oils, nuts, avocados, and olives?

a)

Unsaturated fats

b)

Saturated fats

c)

Trans fats

d)

Amino acids