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Food & Nutrition Review

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy are called _______.

a)

liquids

b)

nutrients

c)

exercises

2.

The process by which the body takes in and uses nutrients is _____.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Energy

c)

Digestion

d)

Sleeping

3.

______ are a unit of measurement of the amount of energy that is released when a nutrient is broken down.

a)

Metabolism

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Calories

d)

Kilometer

4.

How many classes of nutrients are there?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

5.

Which of the following are nutrients that provide us with energy (in the form of calories)?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Minerals

c)

Proteins

d)

Fat

e)

Vitamins

6.

Which of the following are nutrients that do NOT provide us with energy but assist in performing other essential functions?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

e)

Fats

7.

__________ supply the body with energy, form cells, maintain body temperature and protect nerves. Compared to carbohydrates, they contain twice as many calories.

a)

Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

8.

____________ is an important nutrient that is necessary in the growth and repair of the body's tissues.

a)

Water

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

9.

There are two types of _________________. Simple provide us with quick bursts of energy while Complex provide long-term sustained energy.

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

10.

Which fat is considered "bad fat," is typically solid at room temperature, and can lead heart disease?

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

11.

Which fat is considered "good fat" and is liquid at room temperature?

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

12.

________ is a nutrient that helps with all bodily processes like digestion, circulation, and helps regulate body temperature.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

13.

_______________ are nutrients that do not directly provide energy, but help with many bodily processes. Most are identified with letters like A, C, D, and K.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

14.

___________ are nutrients that are found naturally in rocks and soil.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

15.

What is MyPlate?

a)

A dinner plate

b)

Personalized dietary guidelines created by the USDA that helps us understand our nutritional needs.

c)

A food label

d)

The food pyramid.

16.

Which of the following are food groups included in the MyPlate Guidelines? Mark all that apply.

a)

Protein

b)

Fruit

c)

Dairy

d)

Vegetables

e)

Grains

17.

The FDA requires most prepared foods to include a _______.

a)

Recipe

b)

Nutrition Facts

c)

Bar Code

18.

A nutrition facts label includes which of the following? Mark all that apply?

a)

Serving Information

b)

Calories

c)

Nutrients

d)

Quick Guide to % Daily Value

e)

Ingredient List

19.

A measure of how much body fat you have compared to muscle and bone is ______.

a)

Body Fat

b)

Body Type

c)

Body Composition

d)

Body Index

20.

One pound of weight loss or gain is equivalent to _____.

a)

1,000 calories

b)

2,500 calories

c)

3,500 calories

d)

5,000 calories

21.

Which of the following should be followed for sensible weight management? Mark all that apply.

a)

Should be part of a daily habit or routine.

b)

Avoid diets that claim rapid weight loss or gain.

c)

Never ignore exercise as part of a dietary plan.

d)

Avoid diets that limit calories to under 1,200 a day.

22.

How many cookies are in a serving?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

15

23.

How many grams of sugar are in one serving?

a)

4g

b)

14g

c)

25g

d)

65g

24.

What is first ingredient based on weight?

a)

Chocolate

b)

Sugar

c)

Unbleached Enriched Flour