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nutrition pretest

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

2.

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Fiber

c)

Lipids

d)

Amino Acids

3.

True or False. All cholesterol is bad for you.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

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

6.

What are they two types of digestion?

a)

water soluble and fat soluble

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

mechanical and chemical

7.

Protein, carbohydrates and fats are called the ____nutrients.

a)

micronutrients

b)

macronutrients

c)

good nutrients

8.

Carbohydrates is the primary source of fuel for the body, what is the secondary source of fuel for the body?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

9.

Digestion begins in the ______?

a)

stomach

b)

throat

c)

mouth

10.

Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy-

a)

fiber

b)

lipid

c)

digestion

d)

metabolism

11.

An indigestible complex carbohydrate-

a)

Protein

b)

Fiber

c)

Water

12.
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.
13.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

14.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

15.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
16.
When energy intake decreases and energy expenditure increases, body weight ______________.
a)
remains the same
b)
goes up
c)
goes down
d)
is unstable
17.

The first principal of a healthy diet is?

a)

focus on just one food

b)

take in lots of lean meat

c)

eat only green vegetables

d)

eat a wide variety of foods

18.

In order to keep our body healthy, we need the followings EXCEPT

a)

appropriate food

b)

regular exercise

c)

play online games till midnight

d)

proper rest

19.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

a)

Tooth decay

b)

High on energy

c)

Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

d)

All of the above

20.

Why is it not a good idea to fill up your plate with only 1 kind of food?

a)

Having variety of food shows that the meal contans a variety of nutrients.

b)

Food that are the same are unhealthy.

c)

Your plate looks better with different kinds of food.

21.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
22.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat