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Energy quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy:
a)
you expend at rest.
b)
you need to walk a mile in 30 minutes.
c)
equal to one pound of fat.
d)
that you use to eat a typical dinner.
2.

What is the primary function of PROTEINS

a)

Growth and repair of body tissues

b)

Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air

c)

Stored Energy

d)

Triggers chemical reactions

3.

What food group is most responsible for providing water?

a)

Meats

b)

Fruits

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy products

4.

Calcium is a mineral and can be found in...

a)

Fruits & Vegetables

b)

Sugary treats

c)

Sodas

d)

Dairy

5.

An example of a food filled with carbohydrates is...

a)

Eggs

b)

Bread

c)

Cheese

d)

Poultry

6.

The best way to fill your diet with Iron is by eatting

a)

Red meat

b)

Leafy green vegetables

c)

Thick skinned fruit

d)

Brown rice

7.

What nutrient is best represented by this photo?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

8.

What is the most essential nutrient? It's as important as air!

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Water

d)

Fats

9.
Na or Sodium is another name for.....
a)
Salt
b)
Salsa
c)
Sugar
d)
Saline 
10.
_____ is/are the body's main or 1st choice of energy
a)
Water
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Protein
d)
Fats
11.

70% of an individual's total energy expenditure is devoted to BMR requirements what is the other 30% used for?

a)

Sleeping and recovery

b)

Maintain muscle mass

c)

Physical Activity and Digestion

d)

Cellular Growth and repair

12.

What vitamin allows the release of energy?

a)

Vitamin K

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B

13.
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
saturation
d)
constipation
14.
The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called
a)
homeostasis
b)
dehydration
c)
anemia
d)
scurvy
15.
Which of the following is NOT a good way for a 16 year old girl to prevent dehydration?
a)
Drink lots of caffeinated liquids
b)
Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise
c)
drink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a day
d)
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
16.

Examples of macro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Sodium

b)

Fat

c)

Calcium

d)

Protein

e)

Carbohydrates

17.

Examples of micro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Iron

d)

Protein

e)

Potassium

18.

Which food group should we eat the least of?

a)

Meat

b)

Dairy

c)

Breads and Grains

d)

Fruit and Vegetables

e)

Fats and Oils

19.

Which one of these nutrients is NOT considered a mineral?

a)

Potassium

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

e)

Lactose

20.

What does RDI stand for?

a)

Rotary Dietary Institute

b)

Recommended Daily Intake

c)

Reference Daily Intake

d)

Reasonable Daily Intake