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Unit 6 Nutrition and Fitness

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If a child’s body does not receive adequate amounts of calcium, which of the following may occur?

a)

Anemia

b)

Extreme fatigue

c)

Disrupted nervous system

d)

Stunted growth

2.

______ is considered “good” cholesterol.

a)

LDL

b)

HDL

c)

Glycerol

d)

Trans fats

e)

None of the above

3.

Which are the two main classes of complex carbohydrates?

a)

Starches and dietary fibers

b)

Starches and monosaccharides

c)

Polysaccharides and monosacharides

d)

Dietary fibers and polysaccharides

e)

None of the above

4.

Plants do not contain:

a)

Lipids

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Triglycerides

d)

Polyunaturated fats

e)

None of the above

5.

Which is the chemical formula for glucose?

a)

С₁H₂O₁

b)

C6H12O6

c)

C12H12O6

d)

C12H12O12

e)

None of the above

6.

The amino group of each amino acid is comprised of:

a)

One carbonyl and two hydronyls

b)

cOne carbonyl and one hydroxyl

c)

Two hydrogens and one nitrogen

d)

One nitrogen and two hydrogens

7.

Match the following

a)

1.

Serving size 2/3 cups

b)

2.

Total calories 110

c)

3.

Total fat 1%

d)

4.

Total carbohydrates 13%

e)

5.

1 serving per container

1 bar

8.

It is recommended for approximately ___ percent of your daily calories to come from complex carbohydrates.

​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
20
40
100
None of these
60
9.

A fat is a large lipid made from:

a)

Glycerol

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Fatty acids

d)

All of the above

e)

Both A and C

10.

Which of the following is not high in glucose?

a)

Soda

b)

French fries

c)

Candy

d)

Sweetened juices

e)

None of the above

11.

Which of the following plays a large role in many enzymatic processes as well as the synthesizing of proteins and DNA?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Zinc

c)

Calcium

d)

Potassium

12.

Name a Fitness Exercise we practice that requires you to start straight and flat on your back then sit up to touch your toes.

(a)  

13.

If a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal, they may be suffering from:

a)

Sugar hydrolysis

b)

Hyperglycemic

c)

Hypoglycemic

d)

Endoglycemic

e)

None of the above

14.

Which of the following is needed in order for photosynthesis to occur?

a)

Water

b)

Sunlight

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Both A and B

e)

All of the above

15.

Which of the following is an important role of dietary fiber we discussed?

a)

Preventing diabetes

b)

Promoting healthy bowel functions

c)

Preventing heart disease

d)

Lowering blood glucose levels

e)

All of the above

16.

Which of the following is not a complete protein source?

a)

Cheese

b)

Potato

c)

Steak

d)

Fish

17.

How many vitamins are required in the human diet to remain healthy?

a)

23

b)

22

c)

13

d)

7

e)

None of the above

18.

Name a Fitness Exercise we practice that requires you to start on one foot then hop to other foot using your arms to balance you as you continue.

(a)  

19.

It is recommended for approximately percent of your daily calories to come from complex carbohydrates.

4 lines
20.

Protein denaturation can result in which of the following?

a)

Sickle cell anemia

b)

Loss of protein shape

c)

Loss of enzymatic activity

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above