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Nutrition Unit 3

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 10mins

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 do you want the most of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Saturated Fat

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.

True or False. Carbohydrates are necessary to build muscle and other body parts.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Unit of the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Lifelong FItness

c)

Calories

d)

Target heart rate

7.

How many servings of vegetables should you eat every day?

a)

1-2

b)

5-7

c)

3-5

d)

8-9

8.

Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for energy

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How many glasses of water do experts recommend drinking a day?

a)

8

b)

1

c)

3

d)

2

10.

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

11.

What are the 3 types of fats?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

12.

When your body lacks enough water to function properly-

a)

diet

b)

essential nutrients

c)

dehydration

d)

thirsty

13.

Which are sources of Carbohydrates ?

a)

Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt

b)

Potato, Rice, Pasta, Breads

c)

Fish, Steak, Chicken, Pork

d)

Nuts, Seeds, Water

14.

Which of the following is true about most Fast Food ?

a)

It is low in Nutrients.

b)

It is high in fat and calories.

c)

It is low in vitamins and minerals.

d)

All of the above.

15.

What is the main reason we should have a wide variety diet ?

a)

To ensure we get all the nutrients we require

b)

To Improve our Physical Fitness

c)

So we don't get bored of eating the same stuff

16.

Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of......?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Fruits

17.

Are you hungry ?

a)

YES

b)

NO

18.

It is good for bone development

a)

Fiber

b)

Calcium

c)

Protein

d)

Fats

19.

What food provides fuel/energy for exercise?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

water

20.

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

a)

water

b)

fats

c)

protein

21.

What are the cause of malnutrition among children?

a)

Children often do not want to eat fruits and vegetables.

b)

Children like to eat junk foods.

c)

Children fail to follow proper eating habits.

d)

All of the above

22.

The average person should consume how many calories per day?

a)

1,000

b)

2,000

c)

2,500

d)

3,000

23.

This nutrient may cause a condition called diabetes

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Sugar

c)

Fat

d)

Protein

24.

Unsaturated fats are _______ and come from plants and fish

a)

Good

b)

Bad

c)

Neither

d)

What?

25.

Trans fats are _______ and come from fried food

a)

Good

b)

Semi Bad

c)

VERY BAD

d)

What even are trans fats?

26.
Which nutrient carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
a)
Dairy
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Water
27.
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
28.
This nutrient gives me strong teeth.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Water