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WorksheetsMidterm Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness 2024 Teacher: Ms. Smith
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
Iron
Protein
Carbs
Fats
What is set at levels which have been observed to meet nutritional needs of healthy people?
Tolerable Upper Intake
Recommended Daily Allowance
Adequate Intake
Estimated Average Requirement
To lose one pound, you must burn ____ excess calories.
3000
3500
3005
350
(a) amino acids can be created in the body and are not required in the diet.
___________ ________ occurs in females who are pregnant and experience high blood glucose levels though have never been diagnosed with diabetes before.
(a)
Most of the protein in the body is found as ________ ______.
(a)
The more (a) you intake, the greater amount of energy you take in.
Which of the following is NOT a function of protein in the body?
Repairs damaged tissues
Regulates body functions
Provides energy
Insulates the body
Which of the following ARE the categories of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex
Water soluble and fat soluble
Macro and micro
Saturated and unsaturated
Which word describes compounds found in foods which perform specific functions in the human body?
Nutrients
Nutrition
Which nutrient contains Nitrogen in its chemical composition?
Protein
Carbs
Fats
Water
How many types of teeth are in the mouth?
Two
Four
Five
Three
Infants require protein for synthesis and for growth of new body tissues, what are proteins also needed for?
Chemicals and vitamins
Chemicals and enzymes
Hormones and enzymes
Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Insufficient (a) acid levels may cause anemia or gastrointestinal problems
Humans require (a) vitamins in their diet to remain healthy.
In older adults, why do vitamin D levels tend to be lower in the winter? (Two sentences minimum)
What are the two forms of energy from carbohydrates?
Flour, salt
Minerals, carbohydrates
Starches, sugars
Vitamins, proteins
Proteins are building blocks for what?
Bones
Blood
Cartilage
All of the above
What is the most important substance to our bodies?
Proteins
Water
Minerals
Vitamins
Saliva has (a) in it to help in the break down of food.
After food leaves the stomach where does it go? _____ _________
(a)
Excess energy is stored as (a) .
Which of the following contains the greatest amount of fat?
tomatoes
avocados
grapefruit
strawberries
A lack of pyridoxine in the diet can lead to (a) , muscle spasms and irritability.
Only animal products contain cholesterol, (a) do not.
Where is vitamin B12 absorbed in the digestive system?
Duodenum
Ileum
Small intestine
Large intestine
Which of the following is the main site of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients?
Small intestine
Large intestine
Stomach
Liver
Estimated Average Requirement Is the average daily nutrient (a) levels for half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
Recommended Dietary Allowance Is an average daily level of nutrient intake for (a) percent of healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the highest average daily intake level which is likely to pose no risk of (a) health effects
Nutrient Toxicities Cause people to experience various (a) of illness based on the particular nutrient consumed
Chemically engineered fats which are chemically hydrogenated are known as what?
LDL
Lipids
Trans Fats
HDL
A fat is a large lipid made from:
Glycerol
Cholesterol
Fatty Acids
All of the Above
Both Glycerol and Cholesterol
Which of the following could be considered a fad diet?
Eating a variety of nutritious foods
Eating three meals and two snacks
Following a liquid diet
Monitoring portion sizes
What is the main form of weight loss provided by liquid diets?
Fat weight
Water weight
Muscle weight
Bone weight
How does activity level affect daily calorie consumption and weight management?
The less activity completed the more one should eat
The more activity completed the more one should eat
The more activity completed the less one should eat
Activity level does not impact the amount of calories eaten
Which of the following regulates food labels?
HACCP
FDA
FSIS
EPA
Tolerable Upper Intake Level Aims to help consumers avoid nutrient (a) .
Which of the following is NOT required by the FDA to be on the nutritional label?
Selenium
Calcium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
When reading nutrition labels, you need to be sure to look at both the amounts of total fats as well as (a) .
Water constitutes approximately (a) percent of your body weight
Which of the following is the average daily nutrient intake level for half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group?
Recommended Daily Allowance
Adequate Intake
Tolerable Upper Intake
Estimated Average Requirement
Certain groups of people, such as pregnant women or persons with eating disorders, are more susceptible to illnesses caused by ________ ____________.
(a)
A fatty acid is comprised of a carboxyl group, or one carbon, one hydrogen and (a) oxygen molecules, attached to a hydrocarbon chain
The two main types of digestion mechanical and chemical?
True
False
The millions of tiny finger-like objects that absorb the nutrients from food in the small intestines are called (a) .
A lack of water in your body is known as (a) .
The most important substance to our bodies is (a) .
The (a) is a collection of chemical reactions that take place in the body’s cells to convert the fuel in the food we eat into the energy needed to power everything we do.
What is the job of the esophagus?
Transports food from the mouth to stomach
Transports food from the stomach to the mouth
Transports food from the stomach to the small intestine
None of the above
Nutrient Deficiencies Prevent the body from performing necessary (a)
EAR is the abbreviation for _________ _______ ___________
(a)
Too much (a) and salt in a diet can cause problems with the circulatory system. Some people need to limit these in their diet.
