Font size
WorksheetsH6 - U2 - Nutrition Unit Formative Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
These carry oxygen to your tissues.
Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Gatorade are examples of this type of food.
Helps you see normally in the dark
Found in citrus fruits and helps your immune system
Helps you develop strong bones
A mineral that can cause high blood pressure if you have too much
The Process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
This is the only B-Vitamin we have discussed
Helps prevent bruising and is found in lemons
Vitamin that promotes growth and healthy skin
Mineral required by the body for fluid balance
Candy, cookies, and cake are examples of this type of food
Mineral that helps form red blood cells
Vegetables are an example of this type of food because they are low in calories but high in nutrients
Found in orange vegetables like carrots and helps reduce certain cancers
A food or beverage item that has a lot of calories but has little or no nutritional value
Vitamin that helps form connective materials
This is the unit we are discussing right now (includes eating food)
Helps make new cells and may reduce the risk of heart disease
A measure of energy in our food
A food containing many healthy nutrients but not a lot of calories
A lack of this mineral that is found in red meat can lead to anemia
Which of the following is NOT a food group on MyPlate?
Carbohydrates
Meat
How can someone maintain their current weight?
What is one thing you can do to prevent food poisoning? (use one word only)
(a)
Which of the following is not one of the 6 Basic Nutrients needed for survival?
Vitamin C
Calcium
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein is good for...
Increasing muscle
Decreasing cholesterol levels
Fighting against disease
Building new cells
Which best describes Carbohydrates?
They are something we need to avoid in our foods
Most of our calories should come from them
They can be eliminated to lose weight
They provide a large amount of vitamin C
Which of the following statements is true about fat?
Most Americans need more of it than they currently consume
It mostly comes from animal products
It is a necessary nutrient for a healthy diet
It contains a large number of calories
Healthy eaters go by this motto:
No sugar, no problems
Everything in Moderation
Eliminate fat
Eat what you want, it doesn't matter
