WorksheetsNutrition and Fitness Test
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrients helps build and maintain body tissue?
a)
Protein
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
e)
Minerals
2.
Which nutrient helps maintain body temperature, and lubricate joints?
a)
Water
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
e)
Protein
3.
Which nutrient provides insulation for the body and is vital for brain development?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
e)
Minerals
4.
Which nutrient helps regulate body processes like boosting the immune system?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
e)
Minerals
5.
Which nutrient is the bodies primary source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
e)
Minerals
6.
Which nutrient helps the body form strong bones and teeth?
a)
Minerals
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
e)
Protein
7.
What is the main purpose of fiber?
a)
Provide energy
b)
Form strong bones and teeth
c)
Help with digestion and moving waste through the body
d)
Lubricate joints
8.
How much water should you drink in a day? (for someone not very active)
a)
1 cup (8 ounces)
b)
8 cups (64 ounces)
c)
2 Gallons
d)
1/2 of your body weight in ounces
9.
Which of the following is not a food that contains complete proteins?
a)
Fish
b)
Peanut Butter
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
10.
What is cholesterol?
a)
A type of carbohydrate
b)
A food additive that can cause problems with the digestive system
c)
A fat soluble vitamin
d)
A fatty substance produced by the liver
11.
What are the two types of vitamins?
a)
Simple and Complex
b)
essential and non-essential
c)
fat soluble and water soluble
d)
Glucose and fiber
12.
In what food would you find saturated fats?
a)
Steak
b)
Olive Oil
c)
Bread
d)
Vegetable Oil
13.
What type of vitamin can be toxic if too much is consumed?
a)
Water Soluble
b)
Fat Soluble
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Iron
14.
Which is the "good" cholesterol?
a)
HDL
b)
LDL
c)
MDMA
d)
IDL
15.
List the 3 types of carbohydrates and write one food that you would find them in. (3 points)
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16.
Describe the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol (don't just put that one is good and one is bad)... Explain why one is good and one is bad and how they are made. Also, explain what someone can do to help reduce their LDL cholesterol. (3 points)
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17.
If you are eating to gain weight should you eat more or less calories than you burn to reach your goal?
a)
more calories to gain weight
b)
eat less calories to gain weight
18.
Period
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
e)
6
19.
Which of the following is not a benefit of regular exercise.
a)
Reduces stress
b)
Improved cardiovascular function
c)
Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
d)
Increased risk of various cancers
20.
List 3 health complications that can occur from having a sedentary lifestyle.
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21.
Which exercise below would help show improvement in cardiovascular endurance?
a)
Running
b)
Weight Lifting
c)
Push-ups or Sit-ups
d)
Yoga
e)
A combination of cardiovascular exercise and weight training
22.
Which exercise below would help show improvement in flexibility?
a)
Running
b)
Weight Lifting
c)
Push-ups or Sit-ups
d)
Yoga
e)
A combination of cardiovascular exercise and weight training
23.
Which exercise below would help show improvement in body composition?
a)
Running
b)
Weight Lifting
c)
Push-ups or Sit-ups
d)
Yoga
e)
A combination of cardiovascular exercise and weight training
24.
Which exercise below would help show improvement in muscular strength?
a)
Running
b)
Weight Lifting
c)
Push-ups or Sit-ups
d)
Yoga
e)
A combination of cardiovascular exercise and weight training
25.
Which exercise below would help show improvement in muscular endurance?
a)
Running
b)
Weight Lifting
c)
Push-ups or Sit-ups
d)
Yoga
e)
A combination of cardiovascular exercise and weight training
26.
What is the main purpose of warming up?
a)
Warming up for exercise is not necessary
b)
To prepare the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments for exercise and reduce risk of injury
c)
To bring the body back to a resting state
d)
To shock the body into burning fat immediately
27.
When is the best time to perform static stretching?
a)
During the warm-up
b)
During the workout
c)
During the cool down
d)
You should never static stretch
28.
What does F.IT.T stand for?
a)
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
b)
Fast, Immediate, Time, Type
c)
Frequency, Interval, Typical, Transition
d)
False, Immediate, Transformation, Type
29.
If you eat more calories than you burn on a regular basis what will likely be the result?
a)
You will lose weight
b)
You will maintain your current body weight
c)
You will gain weight
d)
You are likely to get osteoporosis later in life
30.
True or False: You should pop a blister if you get one.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
How should someone treat a sprain or strain?
a)
Call 9-1-1
b)
Use the P.R.I.C.E. method
c)
Put heat on the effected area
d)
Try to move the effected area as much as possible to prevent further damage
32.
Which is the most accurate way to determine if someone is physically fit?
a)
Body Fat %
b)
B.M.I.
c)
Height
d)
Weight
33.
Why is B.M.I not accurate for all people?
a)
It does not account for gender
b)
It does not account for heredity issues
c)
It does not account for people with large amounts of muscle
d)
It does not account for people with chronic obstructive lung diesase
34.
List 3 different way body fat % can be tested.
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35.
How many calories do you have to burn to lose 1 pound of body fat?
a)
500
b)
1,000
c)
2,000
d)
3,500
36.
List two common signs/symptoms of anorexia nervosa
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37.
List two common signs/symptoms of bulimia nervosa.
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38.
List 1 common sign/symptom of someone with binge eating disorder.
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39.
Why is it beneficial to exercise within your target heart rate zone?
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40.
What is the difference between resting heart rate and maximum heart rate?
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41.
What is the "best" exercise to use to improve health?
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