WorksheetsNutrition Facts
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
2.
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
saturation
d)
constipation
3.
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
a)
protecting your nerves
b)
forming your cells
c)
maintaining body temperature
d)
supplying energy for your body's functions
4.
Nutrients that are required only in small amounts are
a)
carbohydrates
b)
antioxidants
c)
vitamins and minerals
d)
proteins
5.
The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called
a)
homeostasis
b)
dehydration
c)
anemia
d)
scurvy
6.
Very heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body's water content known as
a)
anemia
b)
homeostasis
c)
scurvy
d)
dehydration
7.
Which of the following is NOT a good way for a teenager to prevent dehydration?
a)
Drink lots of caffeinated liquids
b)
Take a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercise
c)
drink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a day
d)
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
8.
Which is an example of a nutrient dense food?
a)
cake
b)
low-fat yogurt
c)
candy
d)
soft drinks
9.
Which of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?
a)
Obtain all of your protein from meat
b)
Drink lots of fruit juice
c)
Make half of the grains you eat whole grain
d)
Consume more solid fat than liquid fat
10.
The three macronutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
11.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the body's major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
12.
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Proteins
13.
It is recommended that you have 64 ounces of water each day
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
15.
Which nutrient helps your digestive system work efficiently and cause you to feel full longer?
a)
fiber
b)
carbohydrates
c)
protein
d)
vitamins
16.
Which of the following is considered a bad fat?
a)
Monounsaturated
b)
Polyunsaturated fat
c)
Saturated fat
d)
Carbohydrate
17.
Peanut butter would belong in which food group?
a)
grain
b)
dairy
c)
fats
d)
protein
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