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Health

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not considered a macronutirent?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

2.

Which is a unit that is used to measure energy?

a)

Fuel

b)

Calorie

c)

Intake amount

d)

Cup

3.
Which food group does bread belong in?
a)
grains
b)
dairy
c)
fruit
d)
vegetable
4.
Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetables
c)
fruit
d)
dairy
5.
What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?
a)
food label
b)
preservative
c)
additive
6.
What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?
a)
source
b)
nutrient
c)
absorb
7.
Which mineral helps your digestive system?
a)
fiber
b)
Vitamin A
c)
calcium
8.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
a)
1
b)
6-8
9.
A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Vitamins 
10.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
11.
A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Vitamins 
12.
A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
13.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
14.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
16.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
17.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
18.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
19.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
20.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
21.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
The food you eat must be broken down into a different form before your body can use it.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
32.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
33.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
34.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
35.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
36.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
37.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
38.

Which food group does an avacado belong to?

a)

protein

b)

fruit

c)

vegetable

d)

grain

39.

Peanut butter would belong in which food group?

a)

grain

b)

dairy

c)

fats

d)

protein

40.

Yogurt would be classified in which food group?

a)

protein

b)

dairy

c)

vegetable

d)

grain

41.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

42.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
43.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
44.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Practicing good nutrition means that you can eat one type of food every day as long as the food is healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
47.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False

48.
The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
Your nutrition affects your overall health.
a)
True
b)
False
51.

Which of the following categories is NOT a subgroup of the VEGETABLE food group.

a)

Dark Green

b)

Blue and Yellow

c)

Beans and Peas

d)

Starchy

e)

Red and Orange

52.

True or False: A grain is any food item made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The Grain food group is divided into two categories: whole grains and refined grains. Which is healthier?

a)

Refined Grains

b)

Whole Grains

54.

How much of your plate at meals should be fruits and vegetables?

a)

1/3

b)

1/2

c)

1/4

d)

2/3

55.

What food groups does a plain bacon cheeseburger fit into? Select all correct answers.

a)

Protein

b)

Grain

c)

Dairy

d)

Vegetable

e)

Fruit

56.

Which food group does yogurt belong to?

a)

Fruits

b)

Grains

c)

dairy

d)

Vegetables

57.

How much physical activity is recommended each day for a healthy lifestyle?

a)

30 minutes

b)

60 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

2 hours

58.

Beans and peas are special. They belong to two food groups. What are they?

a)

Protein

b)

Fruit

c)

Vegetable

d)

Grains

59.

True or False: 100% orange juice counts as a serving of fruit.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Cream cheese is part of which food group?

a)

none, it's mostly fat.

b)

dairy

c)

protein

61.

Water is part of which food group?

a)

Grains

b)

Fruits

c)

Vegetables

d)

None, but it is an essential nutrient

62.

A Hawaiian pizza, with pineapple and ham as toppings, belongs to what food groups? Select all that apply.

a)

dairy

b)

fruit

c)

vegetable

d)

protein

e)

grains

63.

Kale is an example of...(pick the BEST answer)

a)

a vegetable

b)

a dark green vegetable

c)

a protein

d)

a starchy vegetable

64.

For dinner you are served a piece of baked chicken, with steamed broccoli covered in cheese. What food groups are missing for you dinner.

a)

protein

b)

fruit

c)

grain

d)

vegetable

e)

dairy

65.

Walnuts, almonds, and peanuts are examples of nuts. They all belong what food group.

a)

protein

b)

dairy

c)

vegetables

d)

fruit

e)

grain