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NUTRITION

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

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?

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.

The 5/20 Rule applies to

a)

math

b)

measuring

c)

% DV of nutrients in your food

21.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
22.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
23.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
24.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

25.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
26.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
27.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
28.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
29.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack?
a)
chips
b)
pop tart
c)
banana
d)
doughnut
31.
We should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.
a)
120
b)
90
c)
30
d)
60
32.
To stay healthy, you should know:
a)
How to make food for your family.
b)
Your serving sizes and food groups.
c)
That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
33.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
34.
Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game.  Which nutrient will give her body the main fuel for her game? 
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Multi-vitamin
d)
Carbohydrates
35.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
36.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Which nutrient should be eaten before, during and after exercise for quick energy? 
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate 
c)
Fat
d)
Water
38.
If a person has a deficiency in vitamin C, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
39.
If a person has a deficiency in Calcium and causes soft bones, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
40.
If a person has a deficiency in Iron, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia

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