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Nutrition and Physical Health

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which are food groups?

a)

Protein

b)

Milk

c)

Dessert

d)

Vegetables

e)

Grains

2.

Which are also Food Groups?

a)

Fats

b)

Fruit

c)

Water

d)

Pizza

e)

Dairy

3.

Which are Fruits?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Which are Vegetables?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which are the Grains?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
6.

Which belongs in the Dairy group?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Which are Proteins?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
8.

Pick the Healthy Choices

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
9.

Which has the healthy fats your body needs?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Pick what you should eat before physical activities.

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What kinds of foods are best for after exercise and physical activity?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbs

c)

Trail Mix (Nuts)

d)

Raw Vegetables

e)

Fruit Juice

12.

Without Water, we get ______

a)

Dehydrated

b)

Hungry

c)

Full

d)

Hydrated

13.

If we don't drink water, we could feel

a)

tired

b)

sick

c)

thirsty

d)

headaches

14.

Which best explains why the body needs salt

a)

to increase cholesterol

b)

to digest sugars

c)

to retain water

15.

Which food is the most nutritious and provides instant energy

a)

fruit

b)

cake

c)

candy

d)

soft drink

16.

Which is a possible effect of the lack of exercise

a)

increased muscle tone

b)

decreased body weight

c)

increased risk of heart disease

d)

decreased risk of stomach ulcers

17.

How does exercise help the body

a)

It produces little sweat.

b)

It strengthens muscles.

c)

It produces water.

d)

It stores food.

18.

Which part of a school lunch would be considered a food item?

a)

tray

b)

water

c)

milk carton

d)

apple slices

19.

Which item provides energy needed for the survival and growth of a child?

a)

broccoli

b)

oxygen

c)

salt

d)

water

20.

Juan has a broken foot. What should he drink to help repair his broken foot?

a)

tea

b)

milk

c)

soda

d)

water

21.

Which best explains why humans need vitamins, minerals, and exercise?

a)

to develop a taste for different foods

b)

to break down muscle using proteins

c)

to carry out important body functions

d)

to retain nutrients provided in oxygen

22.

Which is a food with little nutritional value to humans?

a)

apples

b)

bread

c)

candy

d)

carrots

23.

Which of the following best describes the term wellness?

a)

A doctor’s verification that a person is healthy.

b)

A person’s being content with his or her appearance, lifestyle, and mental outlook.

c)

A physical state that comes from following a diet plan that includes only healthful foods.

d)

A state of being in good health.

24.

Eating junk food can lead to health problems, such as:

a)

obesity, diabetes, and clogged arteries

b)

cavities, a strong heart, and strong muscles

c)

being underweight, diabetes, and heart attacks

25.

What we eat may affect our mood

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What is "Nutrition"

a)

Putting yourself on a diet.

b)

Science that investigates the relationship between what we eat and how the body functions.

c)

A an organic substance that is essential for growth and development

d)

MyPlate

27.

Which nutrient provides the "quickest" source of energy for the body?

a)

vitamins

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

carbohydrates

28.

Teens should be eating a lot of what kind of foods?

a)

Fast Food

b)

Grain Foods

c)

Nutrient Dense Food

d)

Empty Calorie Foods

29.

What nutrient provides the most concentrated form of energy and maintains body temperature by providing insulation?

a)

fat

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

protein

30.

What are the 5 groups on MyPlate?

a)

Dairy, Fruit, Protein, Vegetables, & Grains

b)

Fruit, Vegetables, Sugar, Oil, Rice

c)

Meat, Rice, Potatoes, Fruit, Vegetables

31.
What 2 foods groups should take up half of your plate?
a)
Meat/Beans
b)
Fruits/Vegetables
c)
Ice cream/Soda
d)
Meat/Potatoes
32.

Which nutrient helps to build and repair body tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

minerals

33.

Which of the following foods would likely contain the most vitamins and minerals?

a)

Grains

b)

Meats

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

34.

Health includes Following

a)

Physical well-being

b)

Mental well-being

c)

Social well-being

d)

all the above

35.

_________________ is how food affects the health of the body.

a)

metabolism

b)

nutrition

c)

survival