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Diet and Nutrition Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a good source of protein?

a)

Milk

b)

Pasta

c)

Water

d)

Coke

2.

Pasta is a good source of what?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

3.

What is the recommended amount of water intake per day?

a)

1 - 3 glasses

b)

10 - 12 glasses

c)

4 - 5 glasses

d)

6 - 8 glasses

4.

A food that is good for fiber is?

a)

Milk

b)

Ice cream

c)

Chocolate

d)

Broccoli

5.

Having some fat in your diet is a good thing?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Minerals are an important element of your diet. Calcium for example is good for your..?

a)

Bones

b)

Skin

c)

Eyesight

d)

Digestion

7.

What vitamin do you get from the sun?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

What is the recommended calorie intake for a woman?

a)

1500

b)

2000

c)

2500

d)

3000

9.

What is the recommended calorie intake for a man?

a)

2000

b)

2500

c)

3000

d)

3500

10.

The body turns sugar into what?

a)

Glucose

b)

Muscle

c)

Waste product

d)

Air

11.

Which of the following applies to this statement.


....are essential nutrients for the human body. They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source.

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Proteins

d)

Fibres

12.

Which of the following applies to this statement?


.... are the body's main source of energy

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

13.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
14.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
15.
Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
16.
Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fats
d)
Minerals
17.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
18.

Fruit and vegetables are a good source of ?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Both of the above

19.

Eating too much sugary food causes,

a)

Tooth decay

b)

High on energy

c)

Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.

d)

All of the above

20.

Sugars and fats must be a very small propotion of a balanced diet.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

A balanced diet should not include anything sweet.

b)

Pasta and vegetables are enough to provide a balanced diet.

c)

A balanced diet must include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre.

d)

A balanced diet should not include any fats.

22.

What individual characteristics are most important in determining how much nutrients a person needs in a daily diet?

a)

gender, age, weight, physical activity level

b)

gender, hunger, age, weight

c)

age, physical activity level, weight, trainer

d)

age, physical activity level, gender, calories

23.

What nutrient ratio is recommended if you want to balance your diet?

a)

at least 20% carbohydrates, about 50% protein, no more than 30% fat

b)

at least 40% carbohydrates, about 40% protein, no more than 20% fat

c)

at least 40% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 30% fat

d)

at least 50% carbohydrates, about 30% protein, no more than 20% fat

24.

What is the purpose of Iron?

a)

Transport oxygen to the cells, blood cell formation, etc.

b)

Produce thyroid hormones

c)

When a person consumes too many calories.

25.

Vitamin D works with what other mineral to keep bones strong?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

26.
Calcium, Sodium, and Fluoride are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
27.

The disease characterized by feeling tired and looking pale is:

a)

anemia

b)

goiter

c)

diabetes

d)

osteoporosis

28.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
29.
Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top. Did he eat any protein?
a)
Maybe
b)
Yes
c)
No
30.

Which food is healthier? Food A or Food B

a)

A

b)

B

31.

Which food is healthier, Product 1 or Product 2?

a)

A

b)

B

32.

Food that is produced or involved production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

a)

FAD diets

b)

GMO's

c)

Organic

d)

Obesity

33.

abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.

a)

FAD diets

b)

GMO's

c)

Organic

d)

Obesity

34.

Trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results. Typically, these diets are not healthy and don't result in long-term weight loss.

a)

FAD diets

b)

GMO's

c)

Organic

d)

Obesity

35.

Food produced from plants or animals whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering.

a)

FAD diets

b)

GMO's

c)

Obesity

d)

Organic