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Foods & Nutrition

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a workout, what are REPS and SETS?

a)

A rep is a class representative and sets are for acting.

b)

REPS are repetitions, or the number of times you do an exercise. SETS are the # of cycles of reps you do.

c)

REPS are revolutions and SETS are starting something.

2.

What is the DAILY recommended amount of water for your age group?

a)

8 servings per day

b)

2 servings per day

c)

0 servings per day

3.

What Component of Fitness can you choose for a Workout routine?

a)

Cardiovascular Endurance

b)

Muscular Endurance

c)

Muscular Strength

d)

Flexibility

e)

ANY or ALL OF THE ABOVE

4.

Diets that SEVERELY RESTRICT the foods I can eat are good to follow. 👀

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

How many minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity are recommended for my age group?

a)

None

b)

20 minutes a day

c)

30 minutes a day

d)

60 minutes a day

6.

Sports are the ONLY way I can get a workout.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Having DAILY BALANCED meals and WORKING OUT 2-3 times a week is a good way to stay physically fit.

a)

TRUE!

b)

False

8.

A proper Workout Routine consists of?

a)

Running

b)

Burpees & Lunges

c)

A Warm-up with Main Activity & Cool Down.

9.

Balanced meals should be from what Food Groups?

a)

High Sugars and Extras

b)

Soda & Chips

c)

Grains, Protein, Dairy, Vegetables, & Fruits

d)

Protein ONLY

10.

How does having a healthy nutrition combined with participation in daily physical activity benefit you?

a)

It is good for the heart, muscles, and body.

b)

Helps us perform better in school and sports.

c)

Helps with weight loss and/or muscle gain.

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE!

11.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
12.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
13.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
14.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
15.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
16.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
17.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
18.

Which food group does an avacado belong to?

a)

protein

b)

fruit

c)

vegetable

d)

grain

19.

Peanut butter would belong in which food group?

a)

grain

b)

dairy

c)

fats

d)

protein

20.

Yogurt would be classified in which food group?

a)

protein

b)

dairy

c)

vegetable

d)

grain

21.

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

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

22.
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
23.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
24.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
27.

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

a)

True

b)

False

28.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
31.

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

32.

What are the 3 types of compound fats?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

33.

What are the two types of vitamins?

a)

Vitamin A and Vitamin C

b)

water soluble and fat soluble

c)

simple and complex

34.

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

35.

This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

calories

36.

A balanced meal includes food from all _______food groups

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

37.

Calories are

a)

found in the earth's crust

b)

one of the essentail nutrients our bodies need

c)

a measure of heat energy in food

38.

Which of the following is NOT a mineral

a)

sodium

b)

calcium

c)

iron

d)

protein

39.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
40.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
41.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
42.
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
43.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Protein

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Carbohydrate

44.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
45.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
46.

The vitamins and minerals essential for growth and development.

a)

Macronutrients

b)

Micronutrients

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

47.

Which of the following is not a fat soluble Vitamin

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

K

48.

Which vitamins are water soluble?

a)

B, D

b)

C, D

c)

B, C

49.

what are the 2 types of fats (pick 2)

a)

complex

b)

compound

c)

simple

d)

brain

50.
Which food group does a banana belong in?
a)
protein
b)
oils
c)
fruits
51.
Protein provides energy and helps with muscle development.
Which one of these foods does NOT contain protein?
a)
White meat (chicken)
b)
Red meat (lamb)
c)
Cranberry Juice
d)
Eggs
52.
Carbohydrates are found in foods such as: pasta, bread and porridge.
When eaten, what are Carbohydrates
MAIN FUNCTION?
a)
Energy
b)
Repair
c)
Growth
d)
Maintainence 
53.
True or False:
Vitamin C is used to help heal the body and boost a person's immune system
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Eating foods such as Fish, offal (animal insides) and potatoes help assist with brain function. What is the MAIN VITAMIN that all of these foods contain? 
a)
Vitamin C
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin B6
d)
Vitamin Z
55.
The function of iron in the body is to help with red cell production and keeping a healthy metabolism.
Which food contains a HIGH amount of iron?
a)
Almond milk
b)
Pears
c)
Rump Steak 
d)
Chocolate muffins
56.
True or False:
Too much Iron can lead to fatigue, weakness dizziness and brittle nails.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
How much total fat is in the product per serving?
a)
10g
b)
8g
c)
1g
d)
80g
58.
What % of daily fibre is in this product?
a)
12%
b)
5%
c)
7%
d)
16%
59.
What is the recommended serving size? 
a)
2 cups
b)
2/3 cup
c)
1/2 cup
d)
1 cup
60.
When should this food be eaten?
a)
Always
b)
Never
c)
Every now and then 
d)
Weekly 
61.
Protein provides energy and helps with muscle development.
Which one of these foods does NOT contain protein?
a)
White meat (chicken)
b)
Red meat (lamb)
c)
Cranberry Juice
d)
Eggs
62.
Carbohydrates are found in foods such as: pasta, bread and porridge.
When eaten, what are Carbohydrates
MAIN FUNCTION?
a)
Energy
b)
Repair
c)
Growth
d)
Maintainence 
63.
True or False:
Too much Iron can lead to fatigue, weakness dizziness and brittle nails.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Vitamins 
65.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
66.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
67.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
68.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Fruit
b)
Vegetable
c)
Dairy
d)
Grain
69.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Grain
b)
Protein
c)
Vegetable
d)
Dairy
70.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Dairy
b)
Vegetable
c)
Fruit
d)
Protein
71.

What is added to tacos, burritos, and soups that is high in fiber?

a)

red beans

b)

black beans

c)

lentils

d)

any of the above

72.

What food provides fuel/energy for exercise?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

water

73.

Iam full of vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, and fiber, what nutrient am I?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

74.

Name three protein rich foods

a)

shrimp

oats

lentils

b)

beans

walnuts

almonds

c)

salmon

peas

eggs

d)

all the above

75.

What food group causes the calories to triple in chicken if it is fried?

a)

water

b)

fats

c)

protein

76.

What does protein do for you?

a)

changes your hair color

b)

helps you grow

c)

makes you popular in school

d)

allows you to eat more candy

77.

If I don’t eat enough protein this could happen...

a)

nails fall off

b)

you lose your balance and fall

c)

hair falls off

d)

teeth will rot

78.

Butter and margarines are in the fat group. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Everyone should drink 1 to 2 liters of fluid a day. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

80.

The best type of fluid for hydrating during the day is?

a)

sports drinks like Gatorade/Powerade

b)

juice drink

c)

water

81.

What is the serving size of the fat food group?

a)

1 cup

b)

1 teaspoon

c)

1 litre

82.

True or False: You should not drink anything during exercise because it makes you stronger.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

How many servings of milk a day is recommended for teenagers?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

84.

True or False: Orange juice is high in calcium and vitamin D?

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Name three foods that contain calcium and vitamin D.

a)

spinach, kale, okra

b)

milk, butter, yoghurt

c)

All of the above

86.

Name three foods that contain vitamin C.

a)

spinach, asparagus, orange juice

b)

milk, butter, yoghurt

c)

strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers

87.

What vitamin is eaten if you have a cold or cough?

a)

vitamin b

b)

vitamin c

c)

vitamin e

88.

True or False: Eating foods high in vitamin C help to increase the absorption of iron.

a)

true

b)

false

89.

Is it better to take a vitamin C in a gummy vitamin or to eat an orange to get vitamin C?

a)

orange

b)

gummy

90.

Where is iron found? In your:

a. blood

b. bones

c. muscles

a)

blood

b)

bones

c)

muscles

91.

Name three foods that contain iron

a)

chicken

b)

spinach

c)

raisins

92.

What is added to tacos, burritos, and soups that is high in fiber?

a)

red beans

b)

black beans

c)

lentils

d)

any of the above

93.

What food provides fuel/energy for exercise?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

water

94.

Iam full of vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, and fiber, what nutrient am I?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

95.

Name three protein rich foods

a)

shrimp

oats

lentils

b)

beans

walnuts

almonds

c)

salmon

peas

eggs

d)

all the above

96.

What food group causes the calories to triple in chicken if it is fried?

a)

water

b)

fats

c)

protein

97.

What does protein do for you?

a)

changes your hair color

b)

helps you grow

c)

makes you popular in school

d)

allows you to eat more candy

98.

If I don’t eat enough protein this could happen...

a)

nails fall off

b)

you lose your balance and fall

c)

hair falls off

d)

teeth will rot

99.

Butter and margarines are in the fat group. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Everyone should drink 1 to 2 liters of fluid a day. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

101.

The best type of fluid for hydrating during the day is?

a)

sports drinks like Gatorade/Powerade

b)

juice drink

c)

water

102.

What is the serving size of the fat food group?

a)

1 cup

b)

1 teaspoon

c)

1 litre

103.

True or False: You should not drink anything during exercise because it makes you stronger.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

How many servings of milk a day is recommended for teenagers?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

105.

True or False: Orange juice is high in calcium and vitamin D?

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Name three foods that contain calcium and vitamin D.

a)

spinach, kale, okra

b)

milk, butter, yoghurt

c)

All of the above

107.

Name three foods that contain vitamin C.

a)

spinach, asparagus, orange juice

b)

milk, butter, yoghurt

c)

strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers

108.

What vitamin is eaten if you have a cold or cough?

a)

vitamin b

b)

vitamin c

c)

vitamin e

109.

True or False: Eating foods high in vitamin C help to increase the absorption of iron.

a)

true

b)

false

110.

Is it better to take a vitamin C in a gummy vitamin or to eat an orange to get vitamin C?

a)

orange

b)

gummy

111.

Where is iron found? In your:

a. blood

b. bones

c. muscles

a)

blood

b)

bones

c)

muscles

112.

Name three foods that contain iron

a)

chicken

b)

spinach

c)

raisins