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Nutrition Vocab Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The chemical process by which your body breaks down food and releases energy is known as

a)

Digestion

b)

Metabolism

c)

Diet

2.

This is known as the amount of energy released by something you eat or drink

a)

Calorie

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

3.

A nutrient is something the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Are saturated fats liquid or solid at room temperature?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

5.

These types of fats have positive health effects on the body

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

6.

This is a waxy substance that can come from the food you eat

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Calorie

7.

What are Fat-soluble vitamins?

a)

Stored in Fat

b)

Are not important to diet

c)

Your body needs in small amounts

8.

These nutrients are needed in small amounts

a)

Macronutrients

b)

Micronutrients

9.

The main purpose of proteins is to build and repair muscle

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What are Amino Acids

a)

They provide energy in carbohydrates

b)

They are molecules found in proteins

c)

They are the main make up of vitamins

11.

These nutrients are needed in large amounts

a)

Macronutrients

b)

Micronutrients