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food nutrition exam study

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
2.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
3.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
4.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
5.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
6.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
7.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
8.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
9.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Fruit
b)
Vegetable
c)
Dairy
d)
Grain
10.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Vegetable
b)
Fruit
c)
Grain
d)
Dairy
11.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Dairy
b)
Vegetable
c)
Fruit
d)
Protein
12.

What is anemia ?

a)

a process that happens when your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel.

b)

condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues

c)

a condition in which you lack enough blood cells

13.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

14.

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

15.

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.

16.
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
17.
If a product has 3 grams of FAT in it, how many CALORIES does it produce?
a)
27 calories
b)
15 calories
c)
12 calories
d)
9 calories
18.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
19.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

20.

Peanut butter would belong in which food group?

a)

grain

b)

dairy

c)

fats

d)

protein

21.
Factors such as age, gender, and level of physical activity influence your calorie needs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
22.
In a food label’s ingredients list, ingredients are listed according to how nutritious they are.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
23.
In addition to a balanced diet, moderate to vigorous exercise above and beyond normal daily activities, is recommended. How much for children and adolescents?
a)
30 minutes per day
b)
1 hour, 2 times per week
c)
1 hour, 3 times per week
d)
60 minutes per day
24.
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
25.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
26.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
27.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

b)

Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

c)

A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

d)

A balanced diet should not include any fats.

28.

Safe or Unsafe: Keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills immediately.

a)

SAFE

b)

UNSAFE

29.

Safe or Unsafe: Wipe up spills immediately.

a)

Safe

b)

Unsafe

30.

Always wash _________ separately.

a)

Knives

b)

Spoons

c)

Forks

d)

Spatulas

31.

What should you wear while putting something in the oven?

a)

Nothing

b)

Oven mitts

c)

Disposable gloves

d)

Oven mutts

32.

If a grease fire starts, what is the main thing that you should NOT do?

a)

Put baking soda on it

b)

Put it out with water

c)

Put a lid on it

d)

Leave it to go out on its own.

33.

An injury caused by heat or fire.

a)

Falls

b)

Burns

c)

Strains

d)

Cuts

34.

Water is the best drink choice.

a)

YES

b)

NO

35.

Your plate should be divided into three parts.

a)

YES

b)

NO

36.

Fruits and vegetable should make up how much of your plate?

a)

1/2 (Half)

b)

1/4 (one quarter)

c)

2/3 (two thirds)

d)

the entire plate

37.

The 3 categories of Canada's Food Guide are?

a)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Proteins

3. Carbohydrates

b)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Proteins

3. Whole grains

c)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Meats,

3. Carbohydrates

d)

all of the above

38.

Meat is an example of a:

a)

Whole Grain food

b)

Fruit

c)

Vegetable

d)

Protein

39.

Beans, seeds, and lentils are:

a)

Fruits

b)

Proteins

c)

Vegetables

d)

Whole grains

40.

Brown bread is an example of a

a)

Fruit

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetable

d)

Whole grain

41.

Proteins should make up how much of your plate?

a)

1/2 (Half)

b)

1/4 (one quarter)

c)

2/3 (two thirds)

d)

the entire plate

42.

Whole grains should make up how much of your plate?

a)

1/2 (Half)

b)

1/4 (one quarter)

c)

2/3 (two thirds)

d)

the entire plate

43.

Eggs are an example of a

a)

Fruit

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetable

d)

Whole grain

44.

Bananas are an example of a

a)

Fruit

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetable

d)

Whole grain

45.

Apples and oranges are examples of

a)

Fruits

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetables

d)

Whole grain

46.

We need food to build healthy teeth, skin, bones, muscles and other important body parts.

a)

YES

b)

NO

47.

People with anorexia

a)

have an intense fear of being fat

b)

feel better when they’ve reached their goal weight

c)

eat huge amounts of food, but don’t gain weight

48.
Binge Eating Disorder is...
a)
starving yourself after eating a big meal
b)
eating after midnight
c)
binge eating followed by purging
d)
when a person binges regularly on food
49.
Anorexics have a distorted image of their own body and wants to be very ____________.
a)
pretty
b)
healthy
c)
thin
d)
fit
50.

Out of control eating describes which eating disorder?

a)

Anorexia

b)

Bulimia

c)

Compulsive eating

51.

Food deserts exist because...

a)

fast-foods are advertised better than fresh foods.

b)

fresh food does not grow well in certain areas of the country.

c)

people live too far away from grocery stores and can't afford to purchase fresh foods.

d)

there are too many grocery stores in urban communities.

52.

People living in different parts of the world experience the same level of food security.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

How much a recipe makes is called

a)

batch

b)

a serving size

c)

yield

d)

a plateful

54.

You should always follow a recipe in?

a)

Sequential order

b)

What ever step takes the longest

c)

What ever step takes the shortest

d)

Which step is easiest

55.

Which part of a recipe would someone with an allergy need to be most aware of?

a)

method

b)

equipment

c)

serving size

d)

ingredients list

56.

What's the first thing you do when you get a recipe?

a)

Get out all your ingredients

b)

Preheat the oven

c)

Wash your hands

d)

Read the recipe

57.

True or False.. Ingredients are listed in order of use (when you need them).

a)

False

b)

True

58.

What is a recipe?

a)

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

b)

instructions telling you the method

c)

instructions telling you the ingredients

d)

instructions telling you the equipment

59.

A recipe is made up of the following parts:

a)

Ingredients, equipment and method

b)

ingredients and method

c)

method and equipment

60.

A recipe may also include the following?

a)

a picture

b)

serving suggestion e.g serve with ....

c)

number of portions

d)

all of the above

61.

The ingredients list might also tell you

a)

food needed

b)

to preheat the oven

c)

how to prepare the ingredients for the recipe

d)

number of people it serves