WorksheetsNutrition Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the primary function of vitamins and minerals in the human body?
A.) Energy production and storage
B). Structural components of cell membranes
C). Regulation of metabolic processes
D). Enhancing the flavor of food
How many grams of fiber do you need in your daily diet?
2000
200
10
20
Which is a "good" source of fat? Unsaturated or saturated
(a)
What is Basal Metabolic Rate?
The amount of calories you get in a day
The calories your body needs to accomplish its most basic (basal) life sustaining functions
The number of calories you need to move
The amount of calories you burn when running
Which has the lowest amount of fat in it. "Lite", "Low Fat", "Fat Free"
(a)
Which of the following statements best describes the main difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
A). Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body for long periods, while fat-soluble vitamins are excreted quickly.
B). Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are excreted by the body, while fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in fatty tissues.
C).Fat-soluble vitamins are easily eliminated through urine, while water-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver.
D). Water-soluble vitamins are found in high-fat foods, while fat-soluble vitamins are present in high-water content foods.
A food that is unprocessed and in a raw state that has never been frozen or undergone any form of heat processing or preservation is:
A). Fresh
B). Raw
C). Disgusting
D). Delicious
How many calories are recommended for your daily diet?
A). 10,000
B). 1,000
C). 200
D). 2,000
Which statement is true regarding dietary reference intakes?
A). They are values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people.
B). They aren't very useful.
C). They are only used by medical professionals.
D). They are only relevant for a small group of the population
Which is "Organic" food?
A). Fresh, Unprocessed, and cleaned
B). Food is produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or other artificial agents and has been certified by a USDA accredited agency
C). Food that is without the use of preservatives
D). Food the the FDA has approved as safe to eat
