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PRETEST ON NUTRITION AND NUTRIENTS

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The function of eating is to get

a)

energy and nutrients

b)

only nutrients

c)

only energy

d)

good taste

2.

Which of the folling is NOT a nutrient

a)

protein

b)

calories

c)

carbyohydrates

d)

fat

3.

Which food contains the most protein?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Bread

c)

Grapes

d)

Chicken

4.

Why is it important for your health to eat a wide variety of foods?

a)

So food tastes good

b)

to get all the nutrients

c)

to get the most calories

d)

to see the nutrition label

5.

which nutrient helps build and repair body cells?

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

water

d)

vitamins

6.

which nutrient helps to build bones and teeth?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

7.

About how many calories should a peroson eat a day?

a)

2,000

b)

10,000

c)

200

d)

25

8.

What happens if a person EATS MORE calories than they use in a day?

a)

They lose weight

b)

They gain weight

c)

nothing

9.

What happens if a person burns/uses more calories then they eat?

a)

They lose weight

b)

They gain weight

c)

nothing

10.

What happens to calories if they are not used as energy?

a)

They turn into water

b)

They turn into nutrients

c)

They turn into fat

11.

What are empty calories?

a)

Foods/drinks with no nutrients

b)

Foods/drinks with lots of nutrients

c)

Foods/drinks with no water

d)

Foods/drinks with lots of water

12.

Why are grapes healthier than raisins?

a)

Grapes have more fat

b)

Grapes have more less water

c)

Grapes have more water

13.

Which is an example of empty calories?

a)

Lollipop

b)

Yogurt

c)

Bread

d)

Turkey

14.

Athletes need to

a)

eat less calorioes than nonathletes

b)

eat the same amount of calories as non athletes

c)

eat more calories than non atheletes

d)

drink lesss water than non athletes

15.

Athletes need to

a)

eat less calorioes than nonathletes

b)

eat the same amount of calories as non athletes

c)

eat more calories than non atheletes

d)

drink lesss water than non athletes

16.

Which nutrient allows the blood to carry important things throughout the body?

a)

Minerals

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Water

d)

Vitamins

17.

What does the "serving size" of a food label tell you?

a)

How much of a food you should eat

b)

How much of that food you should mix with water

c)

The amount of nutrients on the label is for that much food

d)

The amount amount of food if you eat half the bag

18.

Which nutrient is the starches and sugars in foods?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

19.

A substance in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrients

c)

calories

d)

sodium

20.

Which food contains the most protein?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Bread

c)

Grapes

d)

Chicken

21.

What is another term for Sodium?

a)

Fat

b)

Calorie

c)

Salt

d)

Water

22.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
23.
There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?
a)
Magnesium and Calcium
b)
Simple and Complex
c)
Unsaturated and Saturated
d)
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
24.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
25.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
26.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
27.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
28.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
29.

Nutrients are classified as macro and micro nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

The process by which the body takes in and uses food.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Calories

c)

Body Mass Index

d)

Appetite