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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the food groups or nutrients to what they provide the body.

a)

carbohydrates (grains)

1.

Long lasting energy

b)

fruits 

2.

Has a sugar that gives body short bursts of energy

c)

vegetables

3.

Helps the digestive system run smoothly (helps you use the bathroom)

d)

protein

4.

helps to build and repair tissues or muscles

e)

dairy

5.

strengthens bones

2.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
3.

Which of the following foods are good sources of the nutrient carbohydrates (grains)?

a)

Bread

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Protein

d)

Rice

e)

Pasta

4.

Which of the following foods are in the protein group?

a)

Bread and Cereal

b)

Beans and Chicken

c)

Peanut butter and beef

d)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

e)

Fish

5.
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 
6.
What food group is NOT located on the “my plate” guide?
a)
meat, fruit, grains 
b)
fruit, meat, protein 
c)
grains, vegetables, protein  
d)
fats, oils, and sweets  
7.

Vitamin A is important for good eyesight, helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy.

Which of the following foods have the most vitamin A?

a)

A. meats

b)

B. breads

c)

C. deep yellow or orange fruits and vegetables

d)

D. candy

8.

What is one important thing protein does for the body?

a)

A. helps make bones strong

b)

B. keeps us from getting cold

c)

C. helps build muscles

9.

The food groups from which you should choose the most daily servings (a)  

**hint: look at your MyPlate graphic organizer

10.

Which of the following are benefits of food labels?

a)

It tells you what therapeutic diets the food supports.

b)

It serves as a tool for making food choices.

c)

It shows the percent daily value of nutrients per serving.

d)

It tells you the total number of calories.

11.

If you ate all of the eggs in the container how many calories would you consume?

a)

50 calories

b)

10 X 50 = 500

c)

12 X 50 = 600

d)

3.5 X 12 = 42

12.

How many trans fats are in this food?

a)

2g

b)

13g

c)

120g

d)

0g

13.

What is the serving size of the baked potato?

a)

half the potato

b)

one potato

c)

3 potatoes

d)

2 potatoes

14.

What is the Vitamin C in the baked potato?

a)

100%

b)

45%

c)

0%

d)

8%

15.

How much sodium is in French fries?

a)

57g

b)

5g

c)

0mg

d)

290mg