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WorksheetsNutrition Unit Review 6th Grade
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
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What is your body's primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Sugar and Fiber are a type of...
Which of the following means a food source has little to no nutritional value?
You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore! Which nutrient can help build and repair your muscles?
This type of vitamin is not stored in the body so you must regularly consume food or drinks to get enough.
Water Soluble
Fat Soluble
This nutrient can strengthen the immune system and help wounds heal; one good source is citrus fruits.
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Calcium
Flouride
This nutrient helps with blood health. It can be found in red meat and beans.
Iron
Magnesium
B Vitamins
Potassium
This type of vitamin is stored in the body; so it can be harmful if you get too much.
Fat Soluble
Water Soluble
Ingredients are listed in ascending order on a food label which means they start with the ingredient there is the least of by weight.
True
False
What is the serving size?
180 Calories
2 waffles
1 waffle
5
Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease.
True
False
Examples of this type of grain include white bread, white rice, and white flour.
Whole grains
Refined grains
These elements are the most basic inorganic matter and essential in small amounts.
Fiber
Minerals
Fats
Vitamins
Which of these is a savory flavor?
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Umami
The feel of food in the mouth is called what?
Texture
Aroma
Taste
Flavor
Which of these is the word to describe the smell of food?
Amino Acids
Odor
Umami
Aroma
Which term means that nutrients that were lost in food processing have been put back into the food?
Enriched
Restored
Fortified
Renewed
A diet is what you eat, not just eating less to lose weight.
True
False
Which of these foods contain all the essential amino acids your body needs?
Rice
Nuts
Chicken
Beans
Spicy is a flavor your tongue can taste.
True
False
The last stage of digestion is what?
Chewing and swallowing
Absorption of nutrients in the blood
Stomach acids breaking down food
Waste removal
Which nutrient has two types; one is long lasting and the other one provides quick energy?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamins
Too much salt (sodium) can cause which of the following?
Kidney Stones
High Blood Pressure
Dehydration
All of these
Which of the following do you want a high amount of when looking at a food label?
Added Sugar
Saturated Fat
Dietary Fiber
Sodium
Which of the following is a legume?
Tuna
Red Beans
Walnuts
Sunflower Seeds
Which of these is an empty calorie food?
Whole Grain Crackers
Plain Popcorn
Orange Soda
Grape Juice
Oats, rice and pasta belong to which food group?
Vegetables
Grains
Protein
Dairy
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate?
Cookie
Banana
Pudding
Bran Cereal
Which has the most calories per gram?
Carbohydrates
Water
Fat
Protein
Which of these is called the sunshine vitamin because your body can produce it if your skin is exposed to the sun?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Percent Daily Value on a food label indicates the amount of a nutrient that is in the food.
True
False
Which food group does cottage cheese belong in?
Protein
Fats
Dairy
Empty Calories
