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Nutrition Unit

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes the process of choosing and consuming foods and beverages to fuel your body?

a)

calorie balance

b)

genetic modification

c)

nutrition

d)

food safety

2.

Taking vitamin supplements is preferable to obtaining vitamins from your daily eating pattern because vitamin supplements contain all the nutrients and other substances your body needs. (a)  

Choose from the below words
TRUE
FALSE
3.

Which of the following types of fat was historically found in many processed foods and is not generally recognized as safe by the FDA?

a)

plant fat

b)

saturated fat

c)

unsaturated fat

d)

trans fat

4.

People who use a vegetarian or vegan eating plan are unable to meet their dietary needs because incomplete proteins cannot provide all of the essential amino acids.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.
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Match the following vitamins with their functions in the body.

a)

A

1.

Helps with vision and immune function.

b)

B

2.

Important for energy production and red blood cell formation.

c)

D

3.

Helps the body absorb calcium, leading to strong teeth and bones.

d)

K

4.

Essential for blood clotting.

6.

If you consume more calories than your body burns over time, a calorie imbalance will occur, and the body will mostly store those extra calories as water.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

The mineral ____ is necessary for muscle, heart, and digestive system health and also builds bone and supports the synthesis and function of blood cells.

a)

Calcium

b)

Chloride

c)

Iron

d)

Fluoride

8.

Spinach, broccoli, kale, and romaine lettuce belong in the (a)   vegetable subgroup.

Choose from the below words
Starchy
Dark Green
Leafy
Nutrient-Dense
9.
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Match the following strategies with their impact on a healthy eating pattern.

a)

paying attention to calorie balance

1.

Helps maintain a healthy weight

b)

skipping breakfast

2.

May lead to overeating later

c)

choosing nutrient-dense foods

3.

Provides essential nutrients

d)

avoiding empty calories

4.

Reduces intake of non-nutritive foods

10.

Which of the following guidelines can help you include more nutrient-dense foods in your eating pattern?

a)

choose fruit juices more often than whole fruits

b)

eat refined grains more often than whole grains

c)

avoid adding empty calories during food preparation

d)

try making a meal around meat instead of beans or peas

11.

Which of the following helps limit your intake of added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium?

a)

drinking whole milk

b)

eating fruits canned in syrup

c)

drinking unsweetened beverages

d)

eating bacon and lunch meat

12.

Which of the following is the recommended daily intake amounts for specific nutrients based on a 2,000-calorie eating plan?

a)

Nutrition Facts label

b)

dietary guidelines

c)

serving size

d)

Daily Values

13.

A food described as (a)   must be grown without the use of any fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals.

Choose from the below words
organic
genetically modified
heart-healthy
generally recognized as safe
14.

Which of the following does not help prevent foodborne illness?

a)

throwing away food held at room temperature for more than two hours

b)

washing fruits and vegetables before preparing them

c)

throwing away cans that are bulging at the top

d)

thawing foods at room temperature

15.

Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate that provides the body with energy because the body can completely break it down. (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
16.

Which of the following is a benefit of consuming whole grains instead of refined grains?

a)

Higher sugar content

b)

Increased fiber intake

c)

More calories

d)

Lower vitamin content

17.

What is the primary function of dietary protein in the body?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Build and repair tissues

c)

Store fat

d)

Regulate body temperature

18.

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for reducing sodium intake?

a)

Use more table salt

b)

Choose fresh or frozen vegetables over canned

c)

Eat more processed foods

d)

Drink sugary beverages