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Nutrition Basics

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which description BEST represents a healthy diet?

a)

Eating only carbohydrates

b)

Eating only vegetables

c)

Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and grains. 

d)

Eating only protein (meats)

2.

What two foods are mainly protein?

a)

Chicken and fish

b)

Fish and Apples

c)

Bananas and Broccoli

d)

Rice and Bread

3.

Vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy living.

a)

True

b)

False 

4.

The body's primary source of energy is?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

5.

Which of the following food groups includes beef, chicken, and eggs?

a)

Protein

b)

Grains

c)

Dairy

d)

Fruits

6.

4) Which of the following is the measure of energy in food?

a)

Calories

b)

Values

c)

Percent

7.

Proteins help build _____ muscles.

a)

weak

b)

strong

c)

tall

d)

average

8.

_____ is important for building and keeping strong bones.

a)

Sugar

b)

Bananas

c)

Calcium

9.

Water helps with digestion.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Check all that apply:

Which of the following are considered essential nutrients?

a)

Proteins

b)

Minerals

c)

Sugars

d)

Water

11.

Which snacks are healthy options to eat?

(check all that apply)

a)

Banana

b)

Hershey's bar

c)

Chips

d)

Oatmeal

12.

What is serving size?

a)

Serving Size is based on the amount of food that is usually eaten at one time

b)

Calories

c)

how much nutrition you consume

13.

It is important for teenagers to eat foods rich in calcium so they can have strong bones for their entire lives?

a)

false

b)

True

c)

Maybe

14.

What foods have lots of calcium?

a)

Doritos, lollipop, chocolate

b)

Milk, cheese, beans, greens

15.

What is this orange nest known for?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamin C

16.

Which foods have natural sugars that are healthy to eat?

(check all that apply)

a)

raisins

b)

Banana

c)

Apple

d)

Mango

17.

Water Is an important factor in your daily intake?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is nutrition?

a)

The body's process of taking food and using it to grow and have good health.

b)

Fats & Sugar

19.
How does calcium help our body?
a)

Helps eyesight

b)

Helps build strong bones

20.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
a)

Fiber

b)

Zinc

21.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)

gives us energy

b)

is vital in all of the bodies major functions

22.
Proteins are found in...
a)

dried beans, peas, and nuts

b)

milk and eggs

c)

meat, fish, and poultry

d)

All choices are correct

23.
Which nutrients helps to build and maintain muscle?
a)

Protein

b)

Fat

24.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
a)

Fiber

b)

Vitamin B