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Nutrition

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

2.

Bad Cholesterol or saturated fat is known as

a)

HDL

b)

LDL

3.

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

a)

True

b)

False

4.

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

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What are the two types of protein?

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

mechanical and chemical

6.

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

water soluble and fat soluble

d)

mechanical and chemical

7.

What are the two types of vitamins?

a)

Vitamin A and Vitamin C

b)

water soluble and fat soluble

c)

simple and complex

8.

What is the most important nutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Fats

d)

Protein

9.

When your body lacks enough water to function properly-

a)

diet

b)

essential nutrients

c)

dehydration

d)

thirsty

10.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
11.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
12.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
13.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
14.

Fish, meat, tofu and peanut butter are good sources of

a)

carbohydrates

b)

sugar

c)

protein

d)

fiber

15.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

16.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

17.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
18.

Trans Fat is also known as

a)

Bad Fat

b)

Partially Hydrogenated

c)

Fatty Food

d)

Unhealthy Substance

19.

A refined grains means....

a)

Grains that have been modified or changed from it's orginal state.

b)

A grain that contains all the nutrients one needs.

c)

A grain with all the correct parts; endosperm, bran and germ.

20.

Cheese, butter, and nuts are examples from this nutrient group.

a)

Fats

b)

Dairy

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Water

21.

When creating a meal plan for a client, you must consider...

a)

How much time they have to prep.

b)

Their job

c)

Any health conditions

d)

Their overall status

22.

This nutrient builds and repairs tissues in your body.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

23.

Excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals can lead to toxicity in your body.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

On a food label, the term "trans fat" can also be called this.

a)

% Daily Value

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Partially Hydrogenated

d)

Unhealthy Substance

25.

The two categorize of proteins are

a)

Total and Lack Protein

b)

Fat and Water Protein

c)

Maco and Trace Proteins

d)

Complete and Incomplete Proteins

26.

Simple carbs (table sugar and candy) provide the body with ______.

a)

Energy only

b)

Nutrients only

c)

Energy and Nutrients

d)

None are correct

27.

What is another word for lipids?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Minerals

28.

Amino acids are building blocks for _______.

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

29.

Which of the following proteins contain all 20 amino acids?

a)

Complete

b)

Incomplete

c)

Both are correct

30.

Which of the following vitamins are not stored in abundance (need to be replenished regularly)?

a)

Fat-soluble

b)

Water-soluble

c)

Both are correct

31.

The chemical sustances in food that are used by the body to keep it going are called ___.

a)

calories

b)

nutrients

c)

additives

32.

1.     Which of the following IS NOT a tip for healthy eating?

a)

Drink more water.

b)

Eat a variety of foods.

c)

Eat more calories than you think you’re going to need, just to be safe.

d)

Don’t go crazy about what you eat

33.

On a food label, "%DV" stands for:

a)

Date Vended (purchased)

b)

Recommended Daily Value

c)

Direct Vitamins

d)

Disaccharides

34.

Which two are the "good" fats?

a)

Monosaturated, Saturated

b)

Saturated, Polyunsaturated

c)

Trans, Monosaturated

d)

Monosaturated, Polyunsaturated