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Nutrition

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
2.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

3.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

4.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

5.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
6.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
7.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
8.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
9.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

10.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

11.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
12.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
13.

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

14.

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

15.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

16.

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

17.

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.

18.
Fiber is a good source of energy.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
19.
Essential amino acids are produced by your body.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
20.
Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats all have the same number of calories per gram.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
21.
 Saturated fats are found primarily in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
The government agency that regulates the labeling of food products is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
Factors such as age, gender, and level of physical activity influence your calorie needs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
24.
In a food label’s ingredients list, ingredients are listed according to how nutritious they are.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
25.
How does a person gain weight?
a)
Eating fat
b)
Eating carbs daily
c)
Eating more calories than they use up on a consistent basis
d)
Exercising only twice a week
26.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 
a)
they are low in nutrient density 
b)
they are high in fat and calories 
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals 
d)
all of the above  
27.
Which fat is the healthiest fat to consume in your daily diet?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Saturated Fat
c)
Trans Fat
d)
Butter
28.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
29.
Sugars are...
a)
cholesterol
b)
complex carbohydrates 
c)
amino acids 
d)
simple carbohydrates 
30.
What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?
a)
becomes DNA 
b)
turns to fat 
c)
creates extra energy 
d)
becomes waste
31.
Fiber is a type of which nutrient? 
a)
Non Caloric
b)
Protein 
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrate 
32.
_____ carbohydrates are a QUICK source of energy.
a)
Complex
b)
Simple
c)
Sugar
d)
White bread
33.
______ carbohydrates provide LONG-LASTING energy.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Saturated
d)
Grain
34.
Trans fat is a saturated fat.
a)
True
b)
False
35.

What is the primary function of PROTEINS

a)

Growth and repair of body tissues

b)

Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air

c)

Stored Energy

d)

Triggers chemical reactions

36.

What is the primary function of minerals?

a)

Stored energy

b)

Triggers chemical reactions

c)

Helps with various processes necessary for growth and maintenance of life

d)

Improved eye sight

37.

What is the primary functions of fats?

a)

Store energy and protect organs

b)

Hair and nail growth

c)

Growth and repair of body tissues

d)

Improves life span and maintenance of life

38.

What is the primary function of Vitamins?

a)

Growth and repair of body tissue

b)

Improve sleep

c)

Increase weight and BMI

d)

Trigger Chemical reactions

39.

What is the primary function of Carbohydrates?

a)

Triggers chemical reactions

b)

Provide long extended amounts of stored energy

c)

Provide immediate (first few minutes) of energy

d)

Allow cells in the body to do their work

40.
What role does fiber play in the body?
a)
It builds muscle
b)
It absorbs vitamins
c)
It improves cardiorespiratory endurance.
d)
It keeps a person feeling full longer, and it helps move food through the digestive system. 
41.
“Good cholesterol” is also known as ______ .
a)
Fatty acids
b)
Trans Fats
c)
Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL)
d)
High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
42.

What is a type of nutrient that the body cannot process, it's bad for your heart, it's found in packaged foods?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Water

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Unsaturated Fat

43.

How much energy does protein, lipids, carbohydrates provide per gram? (the numbers will be in order by the question)

a)

4, 4, 9

b)

9, 4, 4

c)

4, 9, 4

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