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Nutrition

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Apples would best fall under which category?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

2.

Cheddar cheese would best fall under which category?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

3.

Cereal would best fall under which category?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

4.

Scrambled Eggs would best fall under which category?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

5.

What is a calorie?

a)

A type of Carbohydrate.

b)

The amount of grams in a food item.

c)

A macronutrient.

d)

Unit for the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down.

6.

What are the 3 Micronutrients?

a)

Protein, Carbs & Fats

b)

Vitamins, Calcium & Iron

c)

Vitamins, Minerals & Water

d)

Protein, Lipids & Carbs

7.

What are the two types of Carbohydrates?

a)

Simple & Concentrated

b)

Simple & Complex

c)

Sugars & Vegetables

d)

Organic & Processed

8.

Simple Carbohydrates are...

a)

refined grains that are processed.

b)

whole grains.

c)

healthier than whole grains.

d)

foods that contain dairy.

9.

Complex Carbohydrates are...

a)

consisting of added sugars.

b)

processed.

c)

organic and all natural.

d)

whole grains.

10.

What are the 2 types of Complex Carbohydrates?

a)

Simple & Complex

b)

Processed & Refined

c)

Starches & Fiber

d)

Sugar & Sodium

11.

An example of a Starch would be...

a)

chicken

b)

soup

c)

white rice

d)

potatoes

12.

Good sources of fiber would be...

a)

meats, eggs & milk

b)

fruits, vegetables & nuts

c)

water

d)

processed carbohydrates

13.

Unsaturated fats are...

a)

solid at room temperature.

b)

found in meats.

c)

the unhealthy fat.

d)

important for cardiovascular health & help fight heart disease.

14.

Is it important to have saturated fats in your diet?

a)

No it's not needed.

b)

Yes, about 5-10% of your diet.

c)

Yes, about 15-30% of your diet.

d)

Yes, about 1-3% of your diet.

15.

Protein is essential for...

a)

growth & repair of body tissue.

b)

long & sustained energy.

c)

longer endurance events.

d)

shorter energy bursts.

16.

Complete proteins...

a)

contain all 11 essential amino acids.

b)

contain all 11 nonessential amino acids.

c)

contain all 9 essential amino acids.

d)

contain all 9 nonessential amino acids.

17.

An example of an incomplete protein would be...

a)

beans

b)

salmon

c)

eggs

d)

protein shake

18.

How much physical activity should a high school student be getting daily?

a)

15-30 minutes

b)

30-45 minutes

c)

60 minutes

d)

90+ minutes

19.

The disease that is non-insulin dependent and is treated with diet and exercise?

a)

Type 1 Diabetes

b)

Type 2 Diabetes

c)

Hypertension

d)

Cardiovascular Disease

20.

How many calories are in a pound?

a)

2000

b)

3000

c)

3500

d)

4500

21.

Vitamins A, D, E & K are considered to be...

a)

water-soluble

b)

fat-soluble

c)

minerals

d)

antioxidants

22.

3 minerals we need a significant amount of in our bodies are...

a)

iodine, copper & zinc

b)

vitamins B, C & D

c)

protein, carbs & fats

d)

sodium, potassium & calcium

23.

3 new differences on the Food Label are...

a)

serving size is larger, the calories are in bigger font & total fats are now listed.

b)

serving size is larger, the calories are in bigger font & added sugars are now listed.

c)

the font is bigger, they added more servings per container & added trans fats.

d)

There are no new changes to the Food Label.

24.

Osteoporosis is...

a)

a decrease in bone density.

b)

an increase in bone density.

c)

a decrease in lean muscle mass.

d)

when the body produces too much insulin.

25.

Weakness, rapid breathing & a weak heart beat are symptoms of?

a)

Type 2 Diabetes

b)

Lack of carbohydrates in diet

c)

Type 1 Diabetes

d)

Dehydration