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nutrition

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 3hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

2.

Which do you want the most of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Saturated Fat

3.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

4.

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Fiber

c)

Lipids

d)

Amino Acids

5.

True or False. All cholesterol is bad for you.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False. Monounsaturated fats are the only good fats for you.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or False. Sodium is needed in high amounts?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False. Carbohydrates are necessary to build muscle and other body parts.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or False. Carbohydrates and Proteins break down into sugars.

a)

True

b)

False

11.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
12.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

13.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

14.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

15.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
16.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
17.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
18.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
19.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

20.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

21.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
22.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
23.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

24.

Vitamin C is important because...

a)

It keeps the immune system healthy

b)

Provides the body with energy

c)

Improves eye health and vision

d)

Reduces the risk of brittle bones

25.

Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

26.

What is the importance of calcium within a bird's diet?

a)

Allows blood to hold oxygen

b)

Builds strong bones

c)

Improves the immune system

d)

Improves the structure of egg shells

27.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

28.

Calcium is important in a bird's diet, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

29.

Lipids are essential within the diet as they...

a)

Provide insulation

b)

Are important for bone structure

c)

Improve brain function

d)

Improve digestive health

30.

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

a)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

b)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

c)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

d)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

31.

Which 3 nutrients give our body energy?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins and Minerals

d)

Proteins

e)

Water

32.

Examples of macro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Sodium

b)

Fat

c)

Calcium

d)

Protein

e)

Carbohydrates

33.

Examples of micro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Iron

d)

Protein

e)

Potassium

34.

What does High GI mean?

a)

Slow break down of carbohydrates, energy released gradually over a longer period of time

b)

Glucose quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, fast release of energy

c)

It is a measure of how much protein is in a product

d)

It relates to the coronavirus

35.

Which two food types are rich in iron?

a)

Apples

b)

Red meat

c)

Chicken

d)

Carrots

36.

Which food type is considered to be low GI?

a)

Chocolate mud cake

b)

Potato

c)

Pasta

d)

Doughnut

37.

What is the recommended daily intake of calories for a male adult?

a)

2,000

b)

1,000

c)

1,500

d)

2,500

38.

What is the conversion for calories to kilojoules?

a)

1:2

b)

1:3.5

c)

1: 4.2

d)

1: 6.1

39.

Which food group contains the sugar "lactose"?

a)

Meat

b)

Fruit and Vegetables

c)

Dairy

d)

Bread & Grains

40.

Which food group contains the sugar "fructose"?

a)

Breads and Grains

b)

Meat and Poultry

c)

Fruit and Vegetables

d)

Dairy

41.

Which food type is considered high GI?

a)

Pasta

b)

White bread

c)

Muesli

d)

Wholegrain bread

42.

In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

a)

Stomach

b)

Oesophagus

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

43.

What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Fights infection and disease

c)

Keeps the digestive system healthy

d)

Promotes healthy hair and nails

44.

On average, how much water should we drink during the day?

a)

1 litre

b)

4 cups

c)

1.5 litres

d)

2 litres

45.

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

46.

Which type of fat is considered more healthy than the others?

a)

Trans

b)

Saturated

c)

Unsaturated

d)

Animal

47.

Which one of these nutrients is NOT considered a mineral?

a)

Potassium

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

e)

Lactose

48.

What is a function of protein?

a)

Repair and build muscle

b)

Keep the body warm

c)

Help with the digestive system

d)

Cures asthma

49.

What does RDI stand for?

a)

Rotary Dietary Institute

b)

Recommended Daily Intake

c)

Reference Daily Intake

d)

Reasonable Daily Intake

50.

In which part of the digestive system is the majority of water reabsorbed by the body?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small Intestine

c)

Oesophagus

d)

Large Intestine

51.
Fiber is a good source of energy.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
52.
Essential amino acids are produced by your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
53.
Drinking 8½ to 11½ glasses of fluids a day is a good strategy for maintaining good health.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
54.
Fruit juices and whole fruits provide approximately the same level of nutrients to your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
55.
Eating a candy bar or drinking a sugary soda is a healthful strategy for boosting your energy level.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
56.
Keeping cold foods cold and hot foods hot is a good strategy for preventing food poisoning.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
57.
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats all have the same number of calories per gram.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
58.
No cure exists for food allergies.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
59.
You can control and prevent lifestyle diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease by diet, lifestyle and exercise. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
60.
 _____ is a graphic designed to remind people how much of each food group they should eat at a meal.
a)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
b)
Daily Values
c)
Nutrition Facts Label
d)
MyPlate.gov
61.
 _____ is a graphic designed to remind people how much of each food group they should eat at a meal.
a)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
b)
Daily Values
c)
Nutrition Facts Label
d)
MyPlate.gov
62.
Factors such as age, gender, and level of physical activity influence your calorie needs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
63.
In a food label’s ingredients list, ingredients are listed according to how nutritious they are.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
64.
Water helps cushion and lubricate your joints.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
65.
In addition to a balanced diet, moderate to vigorous exercise above and beyond normal daily activities, is recommended. How much for children and adolescents?
a)
30 minutes per day
b)
1 hour, 2 times per week
c)
1 hour, 3 times per week
d)
60 minutes per day
66.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 
a)
they are low in nutrient density 
b)
they are high in fat and calories 
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals 
d)
all of the above  
67.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
68.
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?
a)
sodium weakens bones and teeth
b)
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
c)
sodium is linked to cancer
d)
sodium causes a person to be diabetic 
69.
The following picture represents which logo?
a)
Myplate.gov
b)
Nutrition Facts Label
c)
The Power Plate
d)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
70.
What is the most dominant source of fuel used by athletes?
a)
Protein
b)
Vitamins
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
71.
What is dehydration?
a)
Too much fluid in the body
b)
A lack of fluid in the body
72.
What would be a good meal for an athlete to eat before training?
a)
Rice with chicken
b)
A pie with chips
c)
Jelly with iceream
73.
Why is carbohydrate good for sports performance?
a)
Because it helps produce energy quickly that can be used during performance.
b)
Because it helps the body produce more water
74.
Post event nutrition is
a)
What you eat before an event
b)
What you after an event
c)
What you eat during an event
75.
After training or performance an athlete needs carbohydrate and protein.
Carbohydrate helps refuel the body.
Protein helps.....
a)
Rehydrate the body
b)
Repair damaged muscle tissue
c)
Realign the spine
76.
The energy in food is measured in
a)
grams
b)
carbs
c)
calories
d)
percentages
77.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
78.
Why does an athlete need to be careful about getting too much protein?
a)
can build too much muscle
b)
it can dehydrate you
c)
excess calories from fat
79.
Are protein supplements necessary?
a)
yes, protein is hard to get enough of.
b)
yes, they help you get an advantage
c)
no, they make you too agressive
d)
no, protein is easy to get from food
80.
After training or performance an athlete needs carbohydrate and protein.
Carbohydrate helps refuel the body.
Protein helps.....
a)
Rehydrate the body
b)
Repair damaged muscle tissue
c)
Realign the spine
81.
To maintain fluid levels the body needs: 
a)
water 
b)
fibre 
c)
fats
82.
If you consume more energy than you use you will: 
a)
lose weight
b)
put on weight
c)
stay the same weight
83.
This nutrient is used to store energy, form cell membranes, insulate the body and protect internal organs.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
vitamins
d)
water
84.
Used by the body to help growth and repair.
a)
water
b)
vitamins
c)
minerals
d)
protein
85.
Do you need to take supplements to become stronger?
a)
YES
b)
NO
86.
Which sport requires that you use only your feet?
a)
Basketball
b)
Baseball
c)
Football
d)
Hockey
87.
What is it? It is a...
a)
glove
b)
bat
c)
mound
d)
ball
88.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

89.

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

90.

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

91.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

92.

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

93.

Compounds that help to regulate body processes.

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

94.

Elements in food that help your body work properly.

a)

Minerals

b)

Fats

c)

Nutrients

d)

Protein

95.

Units of heat that measures the energy available in food.

a)

Nutrients

b)

Metabolism

c)

Macronutrients

d)

Calories

96.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. The title of this unit.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Healthy eating

c)

Nutrients

d)

Metabolism

97.

A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

a)

Calorie

b)

Metabolism

c)

Nutrition

d)

Nutrient

98.
Substances the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair tissues, and obtain energy
a)
metabolism
b)
calories
c)
nutrients
d)
minerals
99.
Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
homeostasis
d)
dehydration
100.
The amount of energy released by nutrients
a)
fat
b)
nutrient
c)
calorie
d)
metabolism
101.
This nutrient's main function is to supply the body with energy; it is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
a)
protein
b)
fat
c)
carbohydrate
d)
vitamin
102.
This nutrient supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, and protects nerves.
a)
protein
b)
fat
c)
carbohydrate
d)
water
103.
Type of fat that is usually liquid at room temperature; found in vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds.
a)
unsaturated fat
b)
saturated fat
c)
trans fat
d)
fiber
104.
Fat that is usually solid at room temperature and found in meats and dairy products.  
a)
unsaturated fat
b)
saturated fat
c)
trans fat
105.
Nutrient responsible for growth and repair of body tissues; contains nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
a)
fat
b)
protein
c)
carbohydrate
d)
mineral
106.
Type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants & necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system.
a)
fiber
b)
fat
c)
protein
d)
antioxidant
107.
Type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants & necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system.
a)
fiber
b)
fat
c)
protein
d)
antioxidant
108.
Waxy, fatlike substance found only in animal products; not a necessary part of a diet since your liver produces it
a)
fat
b)
cholesterol
c)
amino acid
d)
fiber
109.
Nutrient found naturally in rocks and soil (inorganic)
a)
vitamin
b)
mineral
c)
fat
d)
protein
110.
Nutrient made by living things (organic), required in small amounts, and assist many chemical reactions in the body
a)
mineral
b)
vitamin
c)
water
d)
amino acid
111.
Nutrient made by living things (organic), required in small amounts, and assist many chemical reactions in the body
a)
mineral
b)
vitamin
c)
water
d)
amino acid
112.
Building blocks of proteins
a)
amino acids
b)
antioxidants
c)
calories
d)
electrolytes
113.
A vitamin that helps protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer.
a)
antioxidant
b)
anemia
c)
amino acid
d)
electrolyte
114.
Condition where red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin; it can be caused by a diet low in iron.
a)
homeostasis
b)
anemia
c)
metabolism
d)
nutrition

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