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Nutrition

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
2.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
3.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
4.
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
5.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
6.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
7.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
8.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
9.
Which nutrient is the most VITAL nutrient to all bodily processes?
a)
Water
b)
Calcium
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
10.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
11.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
12.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Protein

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Carbohydrate

13.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
14.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
15.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
16.

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

17.

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

18.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

19.

Lipids are essential within the diet as they...

a)

Provide insulation

b)

Are important for bone structure

c)

Improve brain function

d)

Improve digestive health

20.

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.

21.
Main ingredient is?  
a)
corn
b)
corn oil 
c)
salt
d)
frito
22.
Based on a 2,000 Calorie diet, what is the total amount of fat is a person supposed to consume in a day?
a)
10g
b)
150g
c)
65g
d)
80g 
23.
Based on the label, how many chips are in 1 serving of this bag of potato chips?
a)
20 chips
b)
28 chips
c)
160 chips
d)
90 chips
24.
Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies. 
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Ingredients are listed on the food label from least amount to the greatest amount in terms of weight.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
How many servings are in this container of poptarts?  
a)
1
b)
4
c)
8
d)
Unable to tell based on the information 
27.
How many calories in a can of Mountain Dew?
a)
170
b)
45
c)
12 oz
d)
355
28.
Are calories bad?
a)
Yes, they make you gain weight.
b)
No, you should eat as many calories as possible for energy.
c)
No, but you should be aware of them to maintain a healthy weight.
d)
Yes.  Calories do not add any nutrients.
29.
Based on the food label, if I eat 9 potato chips, how many grams of protein would I be getting? 
a)
2g
b)
4g
c)
6g
d)
8g
30.

If a person is a vegetarian, from where can they get a good supply of protein?

a)

beans, nuts, dairy, eggs

b)

whole grains, sugars, and other carbs

c)

fruits

d)

they can't, there are no sources of protein that aren't meat

31.
How many grams of total fat?
a)
10 g
b)
160 g
c)
15 g
d)
1.5 g