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HFN2O1 - Nutrition Test Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients?

a)

Macronutrients are more important than micronutrients.

b)

Macronutrients are larger than micronutrients.

c)

Macronutrients are needed larger quantities, micronutrients are needed in smaller quantities.

2.

Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

3.

Which of the following is classified as a macronutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Fiber

4.

Sugar is ______.

a)

a quick source of energy.

b)

a long, sustained source of energy.

c)

not a required nutrient.

5.

Grains, fruits, and vegetables are sources of ______.

a)

Sugar

b)

Starch

c)

Fiber

6.

Amino acids are building blocks for _______.

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

7.

Which type of protein contains all 9 essential amino acids?

a)

Complete

b)

Incomplete

c)

Both are correct

8.

Which of the following vitamins are not stored in abundance (need to be replenished regularly)?

a)

Fat-soluble

b)

Water-soluble

c)

Both are correct

9.

Phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), potassium (K) are examples of _______.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Fiber

d)

Carbohydrates

10.

Which of the following helps us to build muscles and repair damaged tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

11.

Fiber helps us to build muscles.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Fat helps our body to keep warm.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

14.

You need ___________ and _____________ for ENERGY.

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins and minerals

c)

Fats and carbohydrates

d)

fiber and food

15.

Which food contains starch?

a)

b)

c)

d)

16.

What is the main nutrient in OLIVE OIL?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

17.

Proteins are found in:

a)

meat, fish, eggs

b)

fruits and vegetables

c)

bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

18.
__________ can be found in liquid  or solid form, like butter or margarine.
a)
Proteins
b)
Carboydrates
c)
Water
d)
Fats
19.
You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore. Which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat
c)
water
d)
protein
20.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

a)

eggs

b)

milk

c)

chicken

d)

tomatoes

21.

Plant-based proteins tend to be:

a)

Complete proteins

b)

Incomplete proteins

22.

Animal-based proteins tend to be:

a)

Complete proteins

b)

Incomplete proteins

23.

Fiber does not provide our body with energy.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

__________ - artificially made in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid.

a)

Trans Fats

b)

Saturated Fats

c)

Polyunsaturated Fats

25.

Which are macronutrients?

a)

Protein

Carbohydrates

Fats

b)

Sugar

Starch

Strawberries

c)

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

d)

Bread

Cereal

Rice

26.

Saturated fats are __________ at room temperature.

a)

liquid

b)

solid

27.

Which kind of fat is always bad for us?

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Trans Fat

28.

Which type of fat is considered healthier than others?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

29.

What are some healthy eating habits?

a)

Be mindful of what you eat

b)

Cook more often

c)

Enjoy your food

d)

Eat meals with others

e)

All of the above

30.

Of the following, which is NOT a healthy food choice?

a)

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods. Choose protein foods that come from plants more often.

b)

Eat processed foods in large quantities.

c)

Make water your drink of choice.

d)

Use food labels.

e)

Be aware of food marketing.

31.

What do healthy eating patterns accomplish?

a)

help you feel good

b)

maintain your health

c)

meet your nutritional needs

d)

all of the above

32.

According to Canada's Food Guide, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

a)

one third

b)

one quarter

c)

one half

d)

none

33.

According to Canada's Food Guide, how much of your plate should be protein?

a)

one third

b)

one quarter

c)

one half

d)

none

34.

According to Canada's Food Guide, how much of your plate should be whole grains?

a)

one third

b)

one quarter

c)

one half

d)

none

35.

According to Canada's Food Guide, how much of your plate should be whole-grain foods?

a)

the whole plate - yummmmm pasta!

b)

half the plate

c)

one third

d)

one quarter

36.

Which of the following is NOT a snack that contains a lot of protein?

a)

hummus and veggies

b)

hard-boiled eggs

c)

low-fat yogurt and berries

d)

crackers

e)

nuts and seeds

37.

What is the best drink to pair with your meals?

a)

pop

b)

juice

c)

water

d)

iced-tea

38.

Who should be reading a food label?

a)

Everyone

b)

People with allergies, diseases and those on a diet

39.

For a Cheetos Packet, If the serving size is 21 chips, and the servings per container is 4, this means the whole packet has

a)

21 chips

b)

21x4 chips

c)

4 chips

d)

21x2 chips

40.

Other than Vitamins and Minerals, what nutrient do we want more of in a food label and in our food?

a)

Fiber

b)

Sugar

c)

Saturated Fat

d)

Protein

41.

How are the ingredients listed on food packaging?

a)

There is no specific order.

b)

From the least to the most.

c)

From the most to the least.

d)

None of the above.

42.
Based on the label, how many chips are in 1 serving of this bag of potato chips?
a)
20 chips
b)
28 chips
c)
160 chips
d)
90 chips
43.
Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies. 
a)
True
b)
False
44.
How many calories in a can of Mountain Dew?
a)
170
b)
45
c)
12 oz
d)
355
45.

Which ingredient is there the most of in this lentil soup?

a)

filtered water

b)

lentils

c)

onions

d)

black pepper

46.

Per can, this soup is a good source of

a)

dietary fiber

b)

sodium

c)

saturated fat

d)

Vitamin D

47.

Per can, this soup is low in sodium

a)

false

b)

true

48.

Per can, this soup is cholesterol-free.

a)

false

b)

true

49.

Per can, this soup is low fat.

a)

false

b)

true

50.

"Supports the immune system"

a)

nutrient claim

b)

health claim

51.

"An excellent source of fiber"

a)

nutrient claim

b)

health claim

52.

"Low in cholesterol"

a)

nutrient claim

b)

health claim

53.

"Contains natural cancer fighters"

a)

nutrient claim

b)

health claim

54.

"Starting your day with a big bowl of fiber-rich oatmeal can lower your risk of heart disease."

a)

nutrient claim

b)

health claim

55.

A vegetarian diet is one that does not include which of the following?

a)

Beans

b)

Apples

c)

Pecans

d)

Chicken

56.

A lacto-vegetarian diet excludes meat and eggs but allows dairy products and honey.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

A vegan diet excludes all meat, dairy, eggs, and honey from the diet.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Ovo-vegetarian diet excludes meats and dairy products but includes eggs.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

What nutrient must a vegetarian be extra conscious of in their diet?

a)

Carbs

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Water

60.

Which of the following would be a source of protein for a vegan?

a)

Eggs

b)

Brisket

c)

Salmon

d)

Tofu

61.

Vegans avoid eating (check all that apply):

a)

seafood

b)

fruits and vegetables

c)

wholegrain products

d)

eggs

e)

milk, yogurt

62.

People follow a vegan diet because they (check all that apply):

a)

do not want animals to suffer

b)

get all the nutrients from their bodies

c)

care about environmental issues

d)

disapprove of the immense water waste in meat production

e)

are picky eaters

63.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

We should maximize the nutrient dense foods in our diets, and minimize empty calories.

b)

We should maximize the empty calories in our diets, and minimize nutrient dense foods..

c)

We should maximize both nutrient dense foods and empty calories.

d)

We should minimize both nutrient dense foods and empty calories.