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Nutrition

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
2.
This nutrient provides long-term and steady energy.
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
3.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
4.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
5.

Complex carbohydrates........

a)

Help you feel full with fewer calories

b)

Are high in fiber & nutrients

c)

Found in their natural state

d)

All of the above

6.

Partially Hydrogenated Oils are also known as

a)

Saturated Fats

b)

Unsaturated Fats

c)

Trans Fats

d)

Monounsaturated Fats

7.

Which of the following are considered healthy fats

a)

Trans Fats

b)

Polyunsaturated Fats

c)

Monounsaturated Fats

d)

Saturated Fats

8.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

9.

There are two types of vitamins, what are they?

a)

Vitamin A and Vitamin C

b)

Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble

c)

Water-Soluble and Mineral- Soluble

d)

Fat-Soluble and Mineral-Soluble

10.

Which nutrient is the most condensed form of energy?

a)

cabohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

11.

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

a)

fats

b)

water

c)

carbohdrates

d)

Minerals

12.

Which nutrient is the most essential nutrient to the human body?

a)

water

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

13.

What is the difference between a complete and an incompelte protein?

a)

Complete proteins are red meat, incomplete proteins are white meat

b)

Complete proteins have all of the essential amino acids, Incomplete proteins do not

c)

Complete proteins don't have all of the required amino acids, Incomplete proteins do

d)

Complete proteins are animal products, incomplete proteins are not

14.

A(n) ____________ is a unit of energy needed for our bodies to work properly.

a)

Amino Acid

b)

Protein

c)

Calorie

d)

Molecule

15.

There are two types of carbohydrates:

a)

Macro and Micro

b)

Saturated and Unsaturated

c)

Complete and Incomplete

d)

Simple and Complex

16.

Which of the following is not a mineral?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

iron

c)

calcium

d)

potassium

17.

The percentage of daily value is based on a ___________ calorie diet.

a)

3000

b)

2000

c)

2500

d)

1000

18.

The following items are required by law to be on a food label EXCEPT...

a)

name of the food

b)

review of the food

c)

net weight or volume

d)

address of manufacturer, distributor, or packager

19.

The main principle of a healthy diet is

a)

focus on just one food

b)

eat only green vegetables

c)

eat a wide variety of foods

d)

take lots of lean meat

20.

All the energy our bodies need comes from the food we eat.

a)

True

b)

false

21.

If we consume more _______________ than we burn each day, we will put on weight.

a)

body fat

b)

calories

c)

vitamins

22.

Obesity is a known risk factor for a heart disease, diabetes and

a)

influenza

b)

cancer

c)

malaria

23.

Foods that are high in saturated fat will

a)

build strong bones and muscles

b)

keep you healthy

c)

lead to a risk of heart disease

d)

help the immune system

24.

The best choice of protein would be

a)

french fries

b)

chicken

c)

grains

d)

hormones

25.

BMI stands for

a)

Body Mass Internally

b)

Body Mass Index

c)

Be motivated internally

26.

Fiber helps to clean your immune system.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Saturated fats and transfats are dangerous because the increase cholesterol levels in our blood.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

If your BMI is over 30, you are

a)

underweight

b)

overweight

c)

obese

29.

Which of the following statements about fats and oils is TRUE?

a)

Olives, nuts, and seafood contain healthful fats.

b)

All fats should be eliminated from the diet to achieve optimal health.

c)

Insufficient fat in the diet contributes to heart disease.

d)

Saturated, or animal, fats are essential to a balanced diet.

30.

Which statement is TRUE about undernutrition?

a)

It affects less than 5% of the population in the United States.

b)

It is almost never a problem for elderly persons.

c)

It cannot occur in someone who is overweight or consumes too many calories.

d)

It causes serious physical and developmental delays in infants and children.

31.

Overconsumption of sodium is related to what condition?

a)

kidney stones

b)

constipation

c)

high blood pressure

d)

diabetes

32.

According to the label on a box of ice cream bars, each bar contains 300 calories, and 175 of those calories come from fat. What is the percentage of calories from fat for one bar?

a)

0.58%

b)

17%

c)

58%

d)

1.7%

33.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

34.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
35.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
36.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

37.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

38.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
39.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
40.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

41.

Vitamin C is important because...

a)

It keeps the immune system healthy

b)

Provides the body with energy

c)

Improves eye health and vision

d)

Reduces the risk of brittle bones

42.

Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

43.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

44.

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

a)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

b)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

c)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

d)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

45.

What are the 3 types of fats?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

46.

Carbohydrates is the primary source of fuel for the body, what is the secondary source of fuel for the body?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

47.

A simple sugar that is the body's main source of energy-

a)

brown sugar

b)

white sugar

c)

glucose

d)

complete

48.

Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy-

a)

fiber

b)

lipid

c)

digestion

d)

metabolism

49.

An indigestible complex carbohydrate-

a)

Protein

b)

Fiber

c)

Water

50.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
51.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
52.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
53.
Which one of the following is a protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
54.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
55.
If a person has a deficiency in vitamin C, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
56.
Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts are
a)
supplements
b)
antioxidants
c)
minerals
d)
vitamins
57.
Which is an example of a nutrient dense food?
a)
cake
b)
low-fat yogurt
c)
candy
d)
soft drinks
58.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
59.
Woman are more at risk for anemia.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
Potassium helps with nerve and heart function.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
a)
C,A,D,E
b)
K,A,D,E
c)
K,A,C,E
d)
C,A,K,E
62.
What is the function of vitamin K?
a)
Hair, skin, prevents night blindness
b)
Prevents rickets, helps bones and teeth
c)
Blood clotting
d)
Protects cell membranes
63.
True or False? Vitamin E's function is that it protects cell membranes
a)
True
b)
False
64.
Could you get Osteoperosis or Anemia if you are deficient in iron?
a)
Osteoperosis
b)
Anemia
65.
What colors of veggies has the most vitamins and minerals?
a)
Yellow, red, orange
b)
Red, yellow, green
c)
Green, yellow, orange
d)
Red, yellow, purple
66.
An example of where you can get vitamin C is from:
a)
Legumes
b)
Citrus fruits
c)
Dark green vegetables
d)
Red meat
67.

Promotes healthy gums and tissues; helps wound heal and broken bones mend; helps body fight infection (food sources: citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, limes) strawberries, cantaloupe, broccoli, green peppers, raw cabbages, tomatoes)

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin E

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin A

68.

Helps promote normal appetite and digestion; forms parts of the coenzymes needed for the breakdown of carbohydrates; helps body release energy from food (Food sources: pork, other meats, poultry, fish, eggs enriched or whole grain breads and cereals)

a)

Thiamin (know as Vitamin B1)

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

69.

It is crucial for breaking down food components, absorbing other nutrients, and maintaining tissues (food sources:milk, all kinds of cheese, ice cream, liver, other meats poultry, eggs, and dark green leafy vegetables)

a)

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

b)

vitamin K

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin A

70.

helps the body break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy; it plays a role in gland and liver function (food sources: meat, fish, poultry, milk, enriched or whole grain breads and cereals, peanuts, peanut butter)

a)

Niacin (B3 vitamin)

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin E

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