WorksheetsNutrition & Wellness Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
1. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
A.
vitamins
B.
minerals
C.
fiber
D.
fats
A calorie is a unit of measurement used to measure what?
A. Amount of water in food
B. Amount of energy in food
C. Amount of fat in food
D. Amount of protein in food
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs
A. Fat
B. Vitamins
C. Minerals
D. Protein
Eating regular meals and snacks is important for maintaining blood sugar levels
A. False
B. True
Vitamin A is important for what?
A. Smell
B. Hearing
C. Hair Growth
D. Vision
Bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of _______?
A. Vitamin D
B. Protein
C. Vitamin C
D. Carbohydrates
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 Vegetables
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy
A. False
B. True
How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
6 - 11
3 - 5
2 - 3
1 - 2
Best sources of Vitamin D
A.
Broccoli
B.
Milk
C.
Sunlight
D.
Potato
Which of these help in forming haemoglobin?
(more than 1 correct answer)
A.
Iron
B.
Folic acid
C.
Protein
D.
Calcium
Name the vitamin which gets destroyed on heating
1.
B
2.
C
3.
A
4.
D
Calcium is required for ....
A.
Muscle contraction
B.
Strengthening bones and teeth, blood clotting and muscle contraction
C.
Blood clotting
D.
Strengthening bones and teeth
One gm each of fat, protein & carbohydrates provides ..... kcals
A.
9, 4 & 4
B.
4, 4 & 9
C.
4 each
D.
None of the above
________ are high in saturated fats.
A. Whole milk and cheeses
B. Corn oil and soybean oil
C. Bread and potatoes
Sea cod liver oil
Most of the sodium in your diet comes from.......
A.
Salt we add at the table
B.
Sodium that is added during food processing and preparation
C.
Sodium that occurs naturally in foods
D.
None of the above
Fruits are high in all of the following EXCEPT ....
(more than 1 correct answer)
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin C
C.
Protein
D.
Fiber
E.
Fats
Orange juice gives us ......
A.
Sugar, vitamins and minerals
B.
Empty calories
C.
No sugar, but plenty of vitamins
D.
Water, vitamins, and minerals
............. is high in unsaturated fats
(more than 1 correct answer)
A.
Safflower oil
B.
Canola oil
C.
Margarine
D.
Coconut oil
E.
Walnuts
Food that is high in .......... can worsen hypertension & dyslipidemia
A.
Salt
B.
Sugar
C.
Saturated fats
D.
All of the above
Weight gain (high BMI) is directly due to the following items in diet
(more than 1 correct answer)
A.
Fats
B.
Water
C.
Proteins
D.
Carbohydrates
In diabetics undergoing treatment, infrequent meals can lead to....
(more than 1 correct answer)
A.
Fluctuating blood sugar levels
B.
High BP
C.
Unconsciousness due to hypoglycemia (very low sugar)
D.
Weight loss
Glycemic Index of a food item refers to.....
A.
Its carbohydrate content that can quickly raise blood sugar
B.
Its carbohydrate content that can satisfy hunger
C.
Its protein content that can build muscle
D.
All of the above
The ideal balanced diet is one that is
A.
High in proteins, fruits & vegetables and low in fats & carbohydrates
B.
High in fruits & vegetables & low in proteins, fats & carbohydrates
C.
Low in fats, high in protein, vegetables & fruits & carbohydrates
D.
Low in carbohydrates, high in proteins, vegetables & fruits and fats
You are a 30-year-old male, sedentary, and diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Your calorie intake should be ........
A.
2000 kcals
B.
1600 kcals
C.
1800 kcals
D.
None of the above
