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Chapter 12.1 - Nutrients at work for you

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main focus of Chapter 12.1 in the learning material?

a)

Exercise and Fitness

b)

Healthful Eating

c)

Cooking Techniques

d)

Food Preservation

2.

What will you be able to explain after studying Chapter 12.1?

a)

The process of photosynthesis

b)

The importance of choosing nutritious foods

c)

The history of dietary science

d)

The types of macronutrients

3.

What are you expected to identify and describe from Chapter 12.1?

a)

The economic impact of food production

b)

Good food sources of various nutrients and how your body uses them

c)

The cultural differences in food preferences

d)

The molecular structure of carbohydrates

4.

After creating your FOLDABLE- How many NUTRIENTS are there?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

6

d)

8

5.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a NUTRIENT that keeps your body working properly?

a)

Fiber

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats

6.

Which nutrient is PRIMARILY used by the body for ENERGY needs?

a)

Proteins

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

7.

What is the primary function of SUGAR as a carbohydrate in the diet?

a)

Provides long-lasting energy

b)

Helps with digestion

c)

Provides quick energy

d)

Has no specific function

8.

Which of the following is a source of SIMPLE carbohydrates?

a)

Whole grains

b)

Vegetables

c)

Milk, candies, soda

d)

Beans

9.

What type of carbohydrate is FIBER?

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Protein

d)

Fat

10.

What type of carbohydrate is SUGAR classified as?

a)

Complex carbohydrate

b)

Fiber

c)

Simple carbohydrate

d)

Protein

11.

What is STARCH known as?

a)

A simple sugar

b)

A type of fiber

c)

A complex carbohydrate

d)

A protein

12.

What is FIBER classified as?

a)

A) A simple sugar

b)

B) A complex carbohydrate

c)

C) A protein

d)

D) A vitamin

13.

Why do we need fiber in our diet?

a)

A) To provide energy

b)

B) To build muscle

c)

C) To keep our bodies healthy and help get rid of waste

d)

D) To improve brain function

14.

What are PROTEINS made up of?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Amino acids

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Nucleic acids

15.

What is the role of proteins in the body?

a)

They are the primary source of energy.

b)

They are the building blocks for your cells.

c)

They help in the absorption of vitamins.

d)

They are used to store genetic information.

16.

What is the state of SATURATED FATS at ROOM temperature?

a)

Liquid

b)

Gas

c)

Solid

d)

Semi-solid

17.

UNSATURATED FATS are usually in what state at ROOM temperature?

a)

Solid

b)

Semi-solid

c)

Gas

d)

Liquid

18.

How does the body obtain (make) CHOLESTEROL?

a)

Through water consumption

b)

By manufacturing it itself through the sun

c)

Only from plant sources

d)

Exclusively from dietary supplements

19.

Which FOODS are sources of cholesterol?

a)

Fruits and vegetables

b)

Eggs and shellfish

c)

Whole grains

d)

Legumes

20.

What effect do saturated fats and dietary cholesterol have on blood cholesterol levels?

a)

They decrease blood cholesterol levels

b)

They have no effect on blood cholesterol levels

c)

They tend to raise blood cholesterol levels

d)

They fluctuate blood cholesterol levels

21.

What are MINERALS?

a)

Organic substances needed for energy production

b)

Inorganic substances needed for building tissues and regulating body functions

c)

Synthetic elements used in technology

d)

Natural resources used solely for construction

22.

Which mineral is essential for the proper development of bones and teeth?

a)

Iodine

b)

Calcium

c)

Fluorine

d)

Phosphorus

23.

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

a)

A) To provide energy

b)

B) To assist in digestion

c)

C) To build and repair body tissues

d)

D) To regulate body temperature

24.

What is the effect of consuming too much sugar on the body?

a)

A) It can lead to weight loss

b)

B) It can lead to vitamin deficiency

c)

C) It can lead to tooth decay and other health problems

d)

D) It has no effect

25.

Which nutrient is the most VITAL nutrient to all BODILY PROCESSES?

a)
Water
b)
Calcium
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
26.

Which one of these is considered the "HEALTHY FATS" that we get from foods?

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Amino acids

c)

Saturated

d)

Calories

27.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)

Energized

b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
28.

About how much percentage of the body is water?

a)

70%

b)

20%

c)

90%

d)

10%

29.

Which vitamin is needed for healthy vision?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin D

30.
What parts of the body contain water?
a)
cells
b)
organs
c)
tissue
d)
all of the above
31.
People can live about six weeks without food but only a few days without water.
a)
True
b)
False
32.

Your hair, skin, and muscles are made of proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

We need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

34.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
35.
Which of the following are proteins?
a)
arugula
b)
Strawberries
c)
tortilla
d)
Beans, eggs, chicken
36.

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Minerals

d)

Fat

37.
What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?
a)
becomes DNA 
b)
turns to fat 
c)
creates extra energy 
d)
becomes waste
38.

Which Vitamin is the only one our bodies can make?

a)

A

b)

D

c)

B12

d)

Calcium

39.
There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?
a)
Magnesium and Calcium
b)
Simple and Complex
c)
Unsaturated and Saturated
d)
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
40.

An example of a food filled with carbohydrates is...

a)

Eggs

b)

Bread

c)

Cheese

d)

Poultry

41.

The best way to fill your diet with Iron is by eatting

a)

Red meat

b)

Leafy green vegetables

c)

Thick skinned fruit

d)

Brown rice

42.

Fat-soluble vitamins can dissolve in water.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

____ are a specific type of protein that helps fight infections.

a)

antibodies

b)

enzymes

c)

amino acids

d)

complete proteins

44.

Failure to get enough of needed nutrients may result in deficiency disease.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Brandon just ate celery with peanut butter on top. Did he eat any protein?

a)

Maybe

b)

Yes

c)

No

46.

Which of the following foods are good sources of PROTEINS?

a)

kale

b)

eggs

c)

tortillas

d)

Beans

e)

meats

47.

You are having a snack before a two-hour-long soccer practice.

What NUTRIENT should your snack be high in?

(a)  

48.

Fat soluble vitamins include the following EXCEPT:

a)

vitamin B

b)

vitamin E

c)

vitamin K

d)

vitamin D

e)

vitamin C

49.

Plant proteins are called: (FNW-4.1)

a)

complete proteins

b)

cholesterol

c)

incomplete proteins

d)

fat

50.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein source?

a)

Orange

b)

Steak

c)

Eggs

d)

Chicken