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Health Science Nutrition Pre-Assessment Quiz.

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Nutrient?

a)

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

b)

A substance that provides energy for fuel efficient vehicles

c)

A cell

d)

The direct relative of a Neutrino

2.

Malnutrition

a)

The mal form of nutrition, that our bodies will use for energy

b)

Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.

c)

The type of food we eat when we need more energy

d)

The way our bodies respond to nutrients and give energy.

3.

What is a calorie?

a)

How we measure the energy in a food

b)

Unhealthy Food

c)

How much water we drink

d)

A sport

4.

Where do calories come from?

a)

The Air

b)

Water

c)

Food & Drink

d)

Watching Tv

5.

Take Away meals, like Mcdonald's can be _______ in calories

a)

High

b)

Low

6.

If we eat too many calories we will.......

a)

Lose weight

b)

Gain weight

c)

Go asleep

7.

How many calories can we eat in one day?

a)

1800 - 2000

b)

5000 - 6000

c)

100 - 200

8.

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

water soluble and fat soluble

d)

mechanical and chemical

9.

What are the two types of protein?

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

mechanical and chemical

10.

What are the 3 types of fats?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

11.

What are the 6 main nutrients?

a)

protein and carbs

b)

fats and minerals

c)

steak and eggs

d)

potatoes and corn

e)

vitamins and water

12.

When your body lacks enough water to function properly-

a)

diet

b)

essential nutrients

c)

dehydration

d)

thirsty

13.

What are the 3 types of fats?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

14.

What is the most important nutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Fats

d)

Protein

15.

What are the 3 functions of the digestive system?

a)

provide minerals

b)

break down

c)

absorb

d)

eliminate waste