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HFA4U1 Nutrition Test Preparation

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main role of carbohydrates?

a)

Protecting your nerves

b)

maintaining body temperature

c)

forming your cells

d)

supplying energy for your body's functions

2.

According to the new Food Guide what should make up the largest portion of a teenager's diet?

a)

Fruits and Vegetables

b)

Meat

c)

Grains

d)

Dairy

3.

The MINIMUM recommended amount of water that should be consumed in a 24hr period is

a)

1L

b)

2L

c)

4L

d)

10L

4.

Water is extremely important to your health because it

a)

is vital in all of the bodies major functions

b)

makes us sweat

c)

gives us energy

d)

is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen

5.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
6.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
7.
Which one of the following is a good protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
8.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
9.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
10.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
11.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

12.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

13.
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
14.

Source of dietary fibre

a)

milk

b)

green leafy vegetables

c)

whole grains

d)

option 2 and 3

15.

What is meant by the term 'empty calories'?

a)

Too much sugar

b)

High in fibre

c)

No nutritional benefit

d)

Energy burst

16.

Which of these are mainly simple carbohydrates?

a)

Jam

b)

Cakes

c)

Sweets

d)

All of the above

17.

Which of these symptoms can be caused by a drop in carbohydrates?

a)

Dizziness

b)

Hunger

c)

Tiredness

d)

All of the above

18.

Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What is the job of Fat?

a)

Protect and insulates cells

b)

Rebuilds muscles

c)

Provide Energy

20.

Saturated Fats mostly come from what source?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Animals

d)

Flowers

21.

An example of a saturated fat is

a)

Bacon

b)

Avocado

c)

Corn oil

d)

Soybean Oil

22.

What is unsaturated fat?

a)

Fat that is solid at room temperature

b)

Mostly animal fats like dairy

c)

Fat that is liquid at room temperature

23.

Unsaturated fats mostly come from

a)

Animals

b)

Plants

c)

Sugars

d)

Grains

24.

All of the following are sources of unsaturated fat EXCEPT

a)

Corn

b)

Avocado

c)

Coconut

d)

Olive

25.

What kind of fat is considered 'heart healthy'?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

26.
What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?
a)
Eggs
b)
Meat and Fish
c)
Nuts and Legumes
d)
All of the above
27.

If all 9 essential amino acids are present that food is considered?

a)

A complete protein

b)

An incomplete protein

28.

Which protein can stand alone and doesn't need a friend?

a)

A complete protein

b)

An incomplete protein

29.

Soy is a plant based protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids?

a)

YES

b)

NO

30.

Black beans and whole grain rice are

a)

An incomplete protein that becomes a complete protein

b)

A Complete protein that becomes an incomplete protein

31.

Water is the best drink choice.

a)

YES

b)

NO

32.

Your plate should be divided into three parts.

a)

YES

b)

NO

33.

Fruits and vegetable should make up how much of your plate?

a)

1/2 (Half)

b)

1/4 (one quarter)

c)

2/3 (two thirds)

d)

the entire plate

34.

The 3 categories of Canada's Food Guide are?

a)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Proteins

3. Carbohydrates

b)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Proteins

3. Whole grains

c)

1. Fruits and vegetables

2. Meats,

3. Carbohydrates

d)

all of the above

35.

Beans, seeds, and lentils are:

a)

Fruits

b)

Proteins

c)

Vegetables

d)

Whole grains

36.

Brown bread is an example of a

a)

Fruit

b)

Protein

c)

Vegetable

d)

Whole grain

37.

Proteins should make up how much of your plate?

a)

1/2 (Half)

b)

1/4 (one quarter)

c)

2/3 (two thirds)

d)

the entire plate

38.

Whole grains should make up how much of your plate?

a)

1/2 (Half)

b)

1/4 (one quarter)

c)

2/3 (two thirds)

d)

the entire plate

39.

How many grams of protein are contained in the entire jar?

a)

3

b)

15

c)

2.5

d)

5

40.

What percent of your daily value of carbohydrates would you consume if you ate the entire can?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

4

d)

10

41.

If you only were to consume one granola bar, how many calories would you conusme?

a)

190

b)

90

c)

60

d)

30

42.

How many total grams of fat are contained in a subway meatball sandwich?

a)

71

b)

1

c)

9

d)

23

43.

What percent of your recommended daily value of IRON is contained in a medium order of fries?

a)

0%

b)

14%

c)

2%

d)

6%

44.

Which of the following nutrients should you try and limit?

a)

sodium

b)

fiber

c)

calcium

45.

How many grams of carbohydrates are listed on this food label?

a)

55

b)

14

c)

17

46.

If I were to eat 1/2 cup of this food, how much cholesterol would I consume?

a)

200g

b)

55mg

c)

6%

47.

How many grams of sugar are in one can of Mountain Dew?

a)

46

b)

60

c)

18

48.

What is the serving size of Nature Valley Granola Bars?

a)

1 bar

b)

2 bars

c)

6 bars

49.

We should try to eat foods with high amounts of cholesterol and sodium.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Which of the following is considered a "good" fat?

a)

saturated fat

b)

unsaturated fat

c)

trans fat

51.

What does %DV stand for?

a)

percent of dietary value

b)

percent of daily value

c)

percent of dairy value

52.

Which nutrient would you want 20%DV or higher?

a)

sugar

b)

fat

c)

fiber

53.

Which nutrient would you want 5%DV or less?

a)

protein

b)

sodium

c)

vitamin C

54.

According to this nutrition label, which nutrient does a banana give you the higest %DV?

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamin C

55.

What is the main ingredient in Fruit Gushers?

a)

sugar

b)

grape juice

c)

strawberries

56.

Based on this food label, how many chips are in one serving of this bag of potato chips?

a)

6

b)

17

c)

120

57.

What is the main ingredient in this bowl of Cheerios?

a)

sugar

b)

canola oil

c)

whole grain oats

58.

What health claim is being made?

a)

"Organic"

b)

"with 23g of DHA Omega-3"

c)

"Supports Brain Health"

d)

"Ultra pasteurized"

59.

What nutrition claim is being made?

a)

"Organic"

b)

"with 23g of DHA Omega-3"

c)

"Supports Brain Health"

d)

"Ultra pasteurized"

60.
Are LDLs bad?
a)
Yes, increased consumption leads to clogged arteries.
b)
No, increased consumption leads to lower plaque build up in the arteries.
61.

What is "good" cholesterol?

a)

HDL's

b)

LDL's

c)

PDL's

d)

ADL's

62.

What is "bad" cholesterol?

a)

PDL's

b)

ADL's

c)

HDL's

d)

LDL's

63.

True or False: A function of fat is to: insulate your body.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

True or False: A function of fat is to: build and repair your body tissue

a)

True

b)

False

65.

True or False: A function of fat is to: provide a reserve store of energy in your body.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

True or False: A function of fat is to: protect your internal organs.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

True or False: A function of fat is to: help your bones be strong.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

True or False: A function of fat is to: carry vitamins K, A, D, and E through your body.

a)

True

b)

False

69.
What is Hydrogenation?    & Is it good for us?
a)
Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/NO
b)
Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/YES 
c)
Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ NO
d)
Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ YES
70.
Why should trans fats be avoided as much as possible?
a)
They Increase LDL & Decrease HDL
b)
They decrease LDL & Increase HDL
71.

What is the RDI for total carbohydrates?

a)

20g

b)

25g

c)

50g

d)

65g

e)

300g

72.

What is the RDI for fibre?

a)

20g

b)

25g

c)

50g

d)

65g

e)

300g

73.

What is the RDI for total fat?

a)

20g

b)

25g

c)

50g

d)

65g

e)

300g

74.

What is the RDI for saturated fat?

a)

20g

b)

25g

c)

50g

d)

65g

e)

300g

75.

What is the RDI for protein?

a)

20g

b)

25g

c)

50g

d)

65g

e)

300g

76.

Based on the RDIs discussed in class, calculate the %DV of total carbs in this food item.

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

20%

d)

28%

77.

Based on the RDIs discussed in class, calculate the %DV of total fat in this food item.

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

23%

d)

28%

78.

Is this 'a little' total fat or 'a lot'?

a)

'a little'

b)

'a lot'

79.

Based on the RDIs discussed in class, calculate the %DV of saturated fat in this food item.

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

20%

d)

25%

80.

Is this 'a little' saturated fat or 'a lot'?

a)

'a little'

b)

'a lot'

81.

Based on the RDIs discussed in class, calculate the %DV of protein in this food item.

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

20%

d)

28%

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