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Nutrition Unit Review 6th Grade

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a calorie?
a)
Unit of Energy
b)
Unit of Fat
c)
Unit of Carbohydrate
d)

Unit of Temperature

2.

What is your body's primary source of energy?

a)
Fat
b)

Carbohydrates

c)
Protein
d)
Sugar
3.
This is the type of fat that is the healthier option and typically liquid at room temperature.
a)
Saturated
b)
Trans
c)
Unsaturated
d)
Cholesterol 
4.
Fiber helps regulate which system?
a)
Cardiovascular
b)
Digestive
c)
Respiratory
d)
Skeletal
5.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
6.

Sugar and Fiber are a type of...

a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Calorie
d)
Protein
7.
This is the type of fat that typically comes from animals and is solid at room temperature.
a)
Saturated
b)
Trans
c)
Unsaturated
d)
Cholesterol 
8.

Which of the following means a food source has little to no nutritional value?

a)
Zero calorie
b)
Full calorie
c)
Empty calorie
9.
Fiber can be digested.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which of the following is not a nutrient?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vegetables
d)
Protein
11.
What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?
a)
Vitamins and Minerals
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Carbohydrates
12.

You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore! Which nutrient can help build and repair your muscles?

a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat
c)
water
d)
protein
13.

This type of vitamin is not stored in the body so you must regularly consume food or drinks to get enough.

a)

Water Soluble

b)

Fat Soluble

14.

This nutrient can strengthen the immune system and help wounds heal; one good source is citrus fruits.

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Calcium

d)

Flouride

15.

This nutrient helps with blood health. It can be found in red meat and beans.

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

B Vitamins

d)

Potassium

16.

This type of vitamin is stored in the body; so it can be harmful if you get too much.

a)

Fat Soluble

b)

Water Soluble

17.

Ingredients are listed in ascending order on a food label which means they start with the ingredient there is the least of by weight.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is the serving size?

a)

180 Calories

b)

2 waffles

c)

1 waffle

d)

5

19.

Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Examples of this type of grain include white bread, white rice, and white flour.

a)

Whole grains

b)

Refined grains

21.

These elements are the most basic inorganic matter and essential in small amounts.

a)

Fiber

b)

Minerals

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

22.

Which of these is a savory flavor?

a)

Sweet

b)

Salty

c)

Sour

d)

Umami

23.

The feel of food in the mouth is called what?

a)

Texture

b)

Aroma

c)

Taste

d)

Flavor

24.

Which of these is the word to describe the smell of food?

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Odor

c)

Umami

d)

Aroma

25.

Which term means that nutrients that were lost in food processing have been put back into the food?

a)

Enriched

b)

Restored

c)

Fortified

d)

Renewed

26.

A diet is what you eat, not just eating less to lose weight.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which of these foods contain all the essential amino acids your body needs?

a)

Rice

b)

Nuts

c)

Chicken

d)

Beans

28.

Spicy is a flavor your tongue can taste.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The last stage of digestion is what?

a)

Chewing and swallowing

b)

Absorption of nutrients in the blood

c)

Stomach acids breaking down food

d)

Waste removal

30.

Which nutrient has two types; one is long lasting and the other one provides quick energy?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

31.

Too much salt (sodium) can cause which of the following?

a)

Kidney Stones

b)

High Blood Pressure

c)

Dehydration

d)

All of these

32.

Which of the following do you want a high amount of when looking at a food label?

a)

Added Sugar

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Dietary Fiber

d)

Sodium

33.

Which of the following is a legume?

a)

Tuna

b)

Red Beans

c)

Walnuts

d)

Sunflower Seeds

34.

Which of these is an empty calorie food?

a)

Whole Grain Crackers

b)

Plain Popcorn

c)

Orange Soda

d)

Grape Juice

35.

Oats, rice and pasta belong to which food group?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Grains

c)

Protein

d)

Dairy

36.

Which of these is a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Cookie

b)

Banana

c)

Pudding

d)

Bran Cereal

37.

Which has the most calories per gram?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Fat

d)

Protein

38.

Which of these is called the sunshine vitamin because your body can produce it if your skin is exposed to the sun?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

39.

Percent Daily Value on a food label indicates the amount of a nutrient that is in the food.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which food group does cottage cheese belong in?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Dairy

d)

Empty Calories