WorksheetsNutrition
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 8mins
Small units that make up proteins are known as _______.
fats
nutrients
amino acids
minerals
An eating disorder where a person eats too much food at once and then purges is known as __________.
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating disorder
energy equation disorder
Coach K's favorite drink is __________.
Water
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
True or false? High fat diets and low levels of physical activity are linked to type 2 diabetes.
True
False
Weighing less than the appropriate weight for your gender, age, height and body frame is known as ___________.
overweight
obese
underweight
appropriate weight
Which food group was dropped when transitioning from the food pyramid to MyPlate?
oils
dairy
water
beans
A teen may appear to be ___________ after a growth spurt occurs.
overweight
underweight
appropriate weight
obese
To maintain a healthy weight, teens should calculate how many calories their bodies burn using the ____________
body mass index
body composition
energy equation
caloric deficiency equation
Your body's main source of energy is _______________.
carbohydrates
unsaturated fats
sodium
protein
The nutrient your body uses to form healthy bones and teeth and to help the heart and other organs to work properly is known as ____________.
vitamins
water
proteins
minerals
When choosing your grains, at least half of your day's intake should be _______.
refined
whole
saturated
complex
Coach K's favorite actor is _____________.
Tom Hanks
Leonardo DiCaprio
Ryan Reynolds
Zac Efron
MyPlate recommends that boys and girls should have at least 3 cups of this food group per day.
grains
fruits
dairy
proteins
Why is breakfast considered the most important meal of the day? Select all that apply.
It sets the tone for your food choices for the day.
It always includes eggs.
It is when you break your fast.
It is your first energy source of the day.
Your psychological desire for food is known as ________.
hunger
addiction
appetite
food cravings
For best nutrition, teens should seek out _____________ foods.
nutrient dense
nutrient deficient
empty calorie
full calorie
A disease that can be genetic but can also be linked to your dietary choices, and which results when abnormal cells grow out of control is known as _______.
Type 2 Diabetes
Binge Eating Disorder
Cancer
Depression
Which fats are considered the "good fats"?
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
cholesterol
complex fats
Your favorite teacher this year is ___________.
Mrs. Wallace
Mr. Ge
Coach K.
Mrs. Lundstrom
An eating disorder where someone fears weight gain and starves themselves is known as ________.
bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa
binge eating disorder
malnutrition
A chronic condition caused by dietary choices which affects your body's ability to process glucose (sugars) is known as _________.
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Anaphylaxis
Why is LDL cholesterol considered "bad cholesterol"?
It builds cells and makes other substances in the body.
It sticks to the walls of blood vessels and can lead to heart disease.
It protects against heart disease.
It lowers the risk of heart disease in some people, but not in others.
If I were to get Coach K. a gift card for being so awesome, she would most prefer a _____________ gift card.
Target
Barnes & Noble
Amazon
Cinemark
Fad diets, diet pills and extreme workouts are good options to help you get in shape.
True
False
