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Sutton Middle Health Unit 3: Exam

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 19hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Vitamins that dissolve in Water are called __________________?

a)

Fat Soluble Vitamins

b)

Water Soluble Vitamins

c)

Antioxidants

d)

Minerals

2.
Which choice is NOT one of the essential nutrients?
a)
Protein
b)
Cholesterol
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
3.
Which of the following is one of the six essential nutrients?
a)
Chemicals
b)
Compounds
c)
Enzymes
d)
Water
4.

Which nutrients makes and repairs your body cells (Ex: muscles)

a)

Carbs

b)

Vitamins

c)

Protein

d)

Minerals

e)

Water

5.

Which nutrient helps cushion your organs and keeps our body temperature warm?

a)

Minerals

b)

Protein

c)

Carbs

d)

Vitamins

e)

Fats

6.

Which nutrient provides fuel to the body to give us energy?

a)

Carbs

b)

Water

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

e)

Protein

7.

Which type of fat is considered a 'healthy' fat?

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

c)

Trans

8.

How many essential nutrients are there?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

9.

How does your body get the nutrients it needs?

a)

Foods we eat

b)

Supplements you take

10.
Which choice is NOT one of the essential nutrients?
a)
Protein
b)
Cholesterol
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
11.

True or False. Iron is a mineral that helps maintain healthy blood.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Everybody requires the same amount of protein.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A protein shake is the best way to get your protein during a meal.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is the main function of protein in the body?

a)

Is the main source of energy for the body

b)

Helps to build and repair body tissue

c)

Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs

d)

Helps to transport vitamins through the body

e)

All of the above are roles of protein in the body

15.

What is another function of consuming proteins?

a)

Improves appetite

b)

Improves bone health

c)

Boosts metabolism

d)

Improves sleep

e)

Boosts cholesterol levels

16.
What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?
a)
Eggs
b)
Meat and Fish
c)
Nuts and Legumes
d)
All of the above
17.

When should you eat protein?

a)

Once a day

b)

Throughout the day

c)

Once a month

d)

Once a week

18.
You can get protein from plant sources.
a)
True
b)
False
19.

Examples of plant-based proteins are:

a)

Eggs and Spinach

b)

Corn and Seaweed

c)

Tofu and Beans

d)

Edamame and Broccoli

20.

True or False: The thirst mechanism happens when you become dehydrated

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of these is the result of the body trying to cool itself?

a)

Muscle cramps

b)

Sweat

c)

Headaches

d)

Back pain

22.

True of False: Energy drinks are a great way to stay hydrated and boost energy levels

a)

True

b)

False

23.
What might happen if you didn't get enough carbohydrates?
a)
Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle mass
b)
Your body wouldn't have enough energy to function
c)
You would develop serious vitamin deficiencies
d)
Your bones and teeth would become weaker
24.
Carbohydrates are to the human body as what is to a car?
a)
transmission fluid
b)
antifreeze
c)
motor oil
d)
gasoline
25.
Which of the following contains complex carbohydrates?
a)
chocolate candy bar
b)
soda
c)
cookies
d)
apple
26.
Which food contains the most starch?
a)
pasta
b)
broccoli
c)
table sugar
d)
steak
27.
If you're hungry, but don't want your blood sugar to spike, what should you eat?
a)
a baked potato
b)
an apple
c)
sushi with white rice
d)
a candy bar
28.
Which of the following breads is the healthiest?
a)
white
b)
Italian
c)
whole wheat
d)
sourdough
29.
Your body breaks down most complex carbohydrates into:
a)
fructose
b)
sucrose
c)
glucose
d)
starch
30.

It is a disease that is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C or ascorbic acid in the diet.

a)

Rickets

b)

Scurvy

c)

Goiter

31.

What Vitamin D nutritional deficiency is shown in the picture?

a)

Osteoporsis

b)

Scurvy

c)

Anemia

d)

Rickets

32.

Which mineral is found in bananas, tomatoes, oranges and beans and helps your nerves and muscles work properly as maintains a balance of water.

a)

Potassium

b)

A

c)

Iron

d)

Iodine

e)

Riboflavin (B2)

33.

Fat soluble vitamins, like A and E, can be toxic/harmful in higher than recommended amounts.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Which of the following is the BEST way to get the vitamins and minerals you need?

a)

Take a multivitamin and don't worry about what you eat

b)

Eat a variety of foods from every food group

c)

Only eat food that comes from plants

35.

Which mineral is in milk, yogurt, eggs, fish & leafy greens? It helps form strong bones & teeth plus helps with blood clotting and muscle contraction.

a)

Calcium

b)

D

c)

K

d)

Potassium

36.

Which mineral forms hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen in the body. It is found in meat, eggs, leafy greens & dried fruits, like raisins.

a)

Iodine

b)

C

c)

Iron

d)

Magnesium

37.

Ture or False: Vitamin C deficiency in children causes rickets, a disease in which the bones are weak and deformed.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What are the best sources of calcium in the American Diet?

a)

ice cream & cake

b)

apples & oranges

c)

milk & dairy products

d)

bread & pasta

39.

Which micro-nutrient is not manufactured by living things?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

40.

Calcium, iron, potassium, iodine and sodium are examples of

a)

Minerals

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

41.

Potatoes, bananas, yam etc contain a lot of _____.

a)

Starch

b)

Milk

c)

Sugar

d)

Fish

42.

Which food is rich in vitamin C?

a)
b)
c)
43.

A disease caused by a lack of a specific nutrient, vitamin or mineral.

a)

Scurvy

b)

Deficiency disease

c)

Thyroid disease

d)

Cancer

44.
An example of where you can get vitamin C is from:
a)
Legumes
b)
Citrus fruits
c)
Dark green vegetables
d)
Red meat
45.

Which mineral builds strong bones?

a)

Collagen

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Calcium

d)

Chromium

46.

Vitamins A,D, E and K are classified as the...

a)

Water soluble vitamins

b)

Fat soluble vitamins

47.
Vitamin D's function is:
a)
Prevents Rickets, helps bones and teeth
b)
Hair, skin, prevents night blindness
c)
Prevents scurvy, healing
d)
Protects cell membranes
48.

Having too much of a vitamin causes __________________?

a)

Deficiency

b)

Toxicity

c)

Anemia

d)

Diabetes

49.

True or False: Eating greasy fast food multiple times per day for 5 days per week is healthy

a)

True

b)

False

50.

True or False: Too much saturated fat can lead to high choleesterol?

a)

True

b)

False

51.

True or False: Fish is a protein.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

True or False: Lactose is the sugar found in milk

a)

True

b)

False

53.

True or False: the sugar that comes from fruit is called Fructose.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

True or False: Glucose is blood sugar.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Nutrients that are required in SMALL amounts are known as _______________ nutrients.

a)

Macro

b)

Micro

c)

Glucose

d)

Fructose

56.

Nutrients required in LARGE amounts are known as ______________ nutrients.

a)

Macro

b)

Micro

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

57.

Being thirsty is a sign of _____________.

a)

Hunger

b)

Toxicity

c)

Dehydration

d)

malnutrition

58.

Not having enough of a nutrient is known as ______________.

a)

Toxicity

b)

hungry

c)

Thirsty

d)

Deficiency

59.

Partaking in TOO MUCH of a nutrient is known as _______________.

a)

Deficiency

b)

Toxicity

c)

Hunger

d)

Thirst

60.

True or False: Vitamins and Minerals are MACRO nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

What is a urine color that indicated that a person is well hydrated?

a)

Clear

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Green

62.

Whole grain bread is what type of essential nutrient?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Vitamin

d)

Mineral

63.

Phosphorous is what type of essential nutrient?

a)

Vitamin

b)

Water

c)

Mineral

d)

Protein

64.

What is a simple carbohydrate?

a)

Eggs

b)

Sugar

c)

Steak

d)

Milk

65.

What essential nutrient helps to cleanse the body of waste material and moisturize skin?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Protein

d)

Water

66.

True or False: We get water from the foods we eat as well as drinking water.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

When building muscle, what essential nutrient is critical to muscle growth?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

68.

Consuming too much sugar where the body cannot produce enough insulin can lead to ______________.

a)

Diabetes

b)

Cancer

c)

Heart Disease

d)

Stroke

69.

When someone has difficulty digesting milk it is known as ____________.

a)

Sucrose intolerance

b)

Glucose Intolerance

c)

Lactose Intolerance

d)

Maltose Intolerance

70.

Which of the answer options is a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Pasta

b)

Eggs

c)

Steak

d)

Sugar

71.

True or False: a fried chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A is a healthy food option.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

True or False: Having too much vitamin C from supplements can lead to Kidney stones.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

True or False: You can live for 2 weeks WITHOUT water.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

True or False: Fructose is the sugar found in fruit.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

True or False: Maltose is the sugar found in milk.

a)

True

b)

False