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Bill Nye - Science of Nutrition

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are nutrition facts?

a)

Detailed information about the nutritional content of a food or beverage.

b)

A list of ingredients in a food or beverage.

c)

The expiration date of a food or beverage.

d)

The price of a food or beverage.

2.

How many food groups are there?

a)

3

b)

7

c)

10

d)

5

3.

Which food group provides the body with energy?

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

proteins

4.

What is the function of the digestive system?

a)

To filter waste products from the blood.

b)

To produce hormones and regulate metabolism.

c)

To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

d)

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

5.

What are calories?

a)

Calories are a unit of measurement for weight.

b)

Calories are a unit of measurement for energy.

c)

Calories are a unit of measurement for temperature.

d)

Calories are a unit of measurement for time.

6.

Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

minerals

c)

vitamins

d)

proteins

7.

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for an average adult?

a)

3000-3500 calories

b)

2000-2500 calories

c)

1000-1500 calories

d)

500-1000 calories

8.

Which food group is a good source of vitamins and minerals?

a)

Meat and poultry

b)

Dairy products

c)

Grains and cereals

d)

Fruits and vegetables

9.

What is the process of converting food into energy called?

a)

metabolism

b)

respiration

c)

photosynthesis

d)

digestion

10.

Which food group is a good source of protein?

a)

fruits and vegetables

b)

meat and poultry

c)

dairy products

d)

grains