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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 15hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
4.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

5.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
6.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
7.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
8.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
9.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack?
a)
chips
b)
pop tart
c)
banana
d)
doughnut
11.
We should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.
a)
120
b)
90
c)
30
d)
60
12.
To stay healthy, you should know:
a)
How to make food for your family.
b)
Your serving sizes and food groups.
c)
That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
13.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
14.
Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game.  Which nutrient will give her body the main fuel for her game? 
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Multi-vitamin
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
16.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which nutrient should be eaten before, during and after exercise for quick energy? 
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate 
c)
Fat
d)
Water
18.
If a person has a deficiency in Iron, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
19.

This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

calories

20.

This nutrient is neccesary for building muscle and blood

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

fiber

21.

A good meal to eat for "carb loading" would be...

a)

steak & onions

b)

ice cream sundae with hot fudge

c)

chicken broth

d)

whole wheat pancakes and fresh fruit

22.

The first ingredient listed on a nutrition label is...

a)

the most nutritious

b)

the first in alphabetical order

c)

the most abundant ingredient

23.

A balanced meal includes food from all _______food groups

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

24.

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

a)

carbohydrates

b)

sugar

c)

protein

d)

fiber

25.

In order to keep your digestion "moving", you should make sure to eat plenty of

a)

fiber

b)

fat

c)

sugar

d)

calories

26.

60% of your brain is made from

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fat

c)

protein

d)

calories

27.

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure you get enough

a)

fat

b)

vitamins & minerals

c)

protein

d)

dairy

28.

We don't have to eat rocks in order to get the minerals we need to be healthy, because...

a)

we eat plants that absorb these nutrients in the water they drink

b)

tiny rocks are ground up in the processed foods we eat

c)

you can just lick some rocks

29.

Most junior high kids need about this many calories a day

a)

2000

b)

5000-5500

c)

1600-1800

d)

1400

30.

Calories are

a)

found in the earth's crust

b)

one of the essentail nutrients our bodies need

c)

a measure of heat energy in food

31.

Another term for "not eating"

a)

fasting

b)

consuming

c)

dieting

d)

respirating

32.

Foods that have lots of calories but little nutrition are

a)

delicious

b)

empty calories

c)

keto

d)

healthy

33.

Where can you find a list of nutrients for Takis?

a)

google classroom

b)

nutrition label

c)

student handbook

d)

tv commercial

34.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetables
c)
fruit
d)
dairy
43.
What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?
a)
source
b)
nutrient
c)
absorb
44.
What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?
a)
food label
b)
preservative
c)
additive
45.
How long should you wash your hands for?
a)
about 30 seconds
b)
2 minutes
c)
about 10 seconds
46.
Which food group does a banana belong in?
a)
protein
b)
oils
c)
fruits
47.
Put cold foods in a ______to keep them cold
a)
fridge
b)
chair
48.
Which food group does a carrot belong in?
a)
fruit
b)
vegetable
c)
grains
49.
Which of the following is an example of a healthy snack?
a)
chips
b)
pop tart
c)
banana
d)
doughnut
50.
Healthy choices in nutrition are important to your health because:
a)
It is fun.
b)
They give you energy for exercise and activity.
c)
They can make you sick.
51.
To stay healthy, you should know:
a)
How to make food for your family.
b)
Your serving sizes and food groups.
c)
That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
52.
Which of the following is an exercise
a)
running
b)
playing a video game
c)
watching You Tubers
d)
eating ice cream
53.
Which food group does turkey belong in?
a)
dairy
b)
fruit
c)
vegetables
d)
meat/proteins
54.

How does calcium help our body?

a)

Builds muscle

b)

Helps eyesight

c)

Develops red blood cells

d)

Builds strong bones

55.

________ can make us sick.

a)

Protein

b)

Enamel

c)

Oranges

d)

Germs

56.

A healthy diet should have the most servings from which two groups?

a)

Fruits and Carbohydrates

b)

Fruits and Vegetables

c)

Protein and Sugars/Fats

d)

Dairy and Vegetables

57.

Which food group should you have the least servings of?

a)

Sugars/Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vegetables

58.

Which food has a lot of Vitamin C to help fight colds?

a)

Bread

b)

Cheese

c)

Turkey

d)

Oranges

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