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Nutrition Study

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Measurement for the energy content of food . . ._________________

a)

Fats

b)

Minerals

c)

Fiber

d)

Calories

2.

What does the abbreviation "BMI" represent?

a)

Binary Mass Indicator

b)

Body Mass Index

c)

Barometric Mass Index

d)

I have no idea

3.

Bread, rice, noodles, grain, and sugar fall under this nutrient.

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vegetables

4.

Class of nutrients that builds body tissue, and it's the bodies 3rd supply of energy.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamins

c)

Protein

d)

Water

5.

Cholesterol comes from this class of nutrients.

a)

Fats

b)

Calories

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

6.

Why is total body weight an ineffective test for obesity?

a)

Tall people have heavier bones.

b)

Girls have more fat.atat

c)

Doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat.

d)

Boys have faster metabolism.

7.

Which food is NOT a protein?

a)

Steak/ Chicken

b)

Potatoes/ Bread

c)

Beans/ Soy

d)

Nuts/ Seeds

8.

Class of nutrient that is difficult to digest . . . helps to cleans the colon.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Carbohypdrates

d)

Fiber

9.

Eggs, chicken, beef, milk and peanut butter are all good sources of this nutrient.

a)

Vegetables

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

10.

Single most important essential nutrient of all is......

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Water

d)

Carbs

11.

Oils, Butter and Lard all contain large amounts of this nutrient?

a)

Fiber

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

12.

Vegetarians must be careful to get enough of which category of nutrients in their diet?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fruits

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

13.

You should get 55% - 65% of your total calories per day from which category of nutrients?

a)

Carboyhydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins/ Minerals

d)

Protein

14.

True of False

Fiber is a class of nutrient that is difficult to digest. . helps to cleans the colon.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Whole grains, fruits & vegetable skins are a good source of what nutrient . . .

a)

Water

b)

Fiber

c)

Fats

d)

Protein

16.

Each gram of carbohydrate supplies _____ calories of energy.

a)

1

b)

4

c)

7

d)

12

17.

The best type of grain to ingest in a healthy diet is?

a)

Simple Grains

b)

Refined Grains

c)

Whole Grains

d)

Starchy Grains