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1 - Healthy Nutrition & Food Planning Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

WARMUP: Here's your freebie - What do you put into a toaster?

a)

Bread

b)

Toast

2.

What are essential nutrients?

a)

Nutrients that our bodies cannot make and must be obtained from food.

b)

Nutrients that our bodies can make and do not need to be obtained from food.

c)

Nutrients that are needed in smaller quantities than non-essential nutrients.

3.

What are non-essential nutrients?

a)

Nutrients that our bodies can make and do not need to be obtained from food.

b)

Nutrients that our bodies cannot make and must be obtained from food.

c)

Nutrients that are needed in larger quantities than essential nutrients.

4.

What is the difference between essential and non-essential nutrients?

a)

Essential nutrients are found in food, while non-essential nutrients are made by our bodies.

b)

Essential nutrients are made by our bodies, while non-essential nutrients are found in food.

c)

Essential nutrients are needed in larger quantities than non-essential nutrients.

5.

Label each part of the MyPlate picture with the correct food group.

6.

What are calories?

a)

Units of food energy that track how much we should eat to stay healthy.

b)

Units of measurement for the weight of food.

c)

Units of measurement for the size of food portions.

7.

What are empty calories?

a)

Calories obtained from less-nutritious sources.

b)

Calories obtained from essential nutrients.

c)

Calories obtained from fruits and vegetables.

8.

How can you check the amount of fat in a food?

a)

Read the food label and multiply the grams of fat by 9.

b)

Read the food label and divide the grams of fat by 9.

c)

Read the food label and add the grams of fat to the total calories.

9.

What is an example of a good and balanced meal?

a)

One slice of pizza, a serving of chips, baby carrots, and a small orange.

b)

Grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, brown rice, and a side salad.

c)

Pasta with creamy sauce, garlic bread, and a milkshake.

10.

What is the first step in meal planning?

a)

Looking at recipes and choosing a variety of meals.

b)

Making a grocery list of all the things needed for the recipes.

c)

Storing the food after shopping.

11.

Why is it important to check food labels when shopping?

a)

To find ingredients that are better for your health.

b)

To find brands that are cheaper.

c)

To find brands that have the longest expiration dates.

12.

What should you do with your ingredients after meal planning?

a)

Store them in the refrigerator or freezer.

b)

Throw them away after 3 days.

c)

Cook all the meals ahead of time.

13.

You should look at the packaging to see how long food is expected to be good.  This is usually marked as a “sell by,” “use by,” or “expires on” date.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Put the following in the correct order.

a)

Plan out recipes

b)

Write down list of groceries needed

c)

Buy groceries at the store

d)

Put away groceries bought at store

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2)
3)
4)
15.

This nutrient is found in a lot of meat and dairy products. It helps build strong muscles.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

protein

d)

water

16.

This nutrient is found mainly in fruits in vegetables. It gives you quick energy.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

protein

d)

water

17.

This nutrient is found in a lot of foods like fish, nuts, seeds and oils. It gives your body stored energy.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

protein

d)

water

18.

This is what happens when you jump into a swimming pool.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

protein

d)

water

19.

My favorite part of learning about healthy nurition and food planning was:

a)

Learning about nutrients

b)

Looking at meal planning

c)

Looking at ingredients and recipies

d)

Learning about the five food groups