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Nutrition Quiz 4/11/25

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following FOODS are good sources of the nutrient carbohydrates (grains)?

a)

Bread

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Protein

d)

Rice

e)

Pasta

2.

Which of the following FOODS are in the protein group?

a)

Bread and Cereal

b)

Beans and Chicken

c)

Peanut butter and beef

d)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

e)

Fish

3.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
4.
What food group is NOT located on the “my plate” guide?
a)
meat, fruit, grains 
b)
fruit, meat, protein 
c)
grains, vegetables, protein  
d)
fats, oils, and sweets  
5.

What is one important thing protein does for the body?

a)

A. helps make bones strong

b)

B. keeps us from getting cold

c)

C. helps build muscles

6.

A calorie is...

a)

only for weight watchers

b)

only in carbohydrates

c)

a measurement of food energy

7.

Which of the following should be moderated?

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamins

c)

Potassium

d)

Unsaturated Fat

8.

Which of the following should be limited?

a)

Protein

b)

Sodium

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

9.

If a person wanted to lose weight, they should ​ (a)   more calories than they ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
burn
consume
10.

Vitamin D and Calcium are great nutrients for which part of your body?

(a)  

11.

The shelf life of a product refers to how long the product remains usable, fit for consumption, or sellable.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Fiber is a great nutrient for digestion.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Fat is a necessary nutrient to consume for your body.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which nutrient provides the most energy to your body, but also can burn very quickly if the food source isn't all that healthy?

a)

Fat

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Sodium

d)

Protein

15.
To have a healthy diet
a)
stay away from foods with fat
b)
avoid foods with carbohydrates
c)
eat a variety of foods
d)
never eat ice cream
16.
How many calories does one gram of fat contain?
a)
2
b)
9
c)
15
d)
4
17.
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
8
d)
4
18.

The three macronutrients that provide the body with energy are

a)

calories, fat and vitamins

b)

carbohydrates, fat and protein

c)

calories, vitamins and minerals

d)

carbohydrates, vitamins and fat

19.
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
a)
4
b)
12
c)
8
d)
9
20.
The nutrient  found in food that builds muscle tissue is
a)
fat
b)
carbohydrate
c)
protein
d)
minerals
21.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
22.

Which nutrient helps your digestive system work efficiently and cause you to feel full longer?

a)

fiber

b)

carbohydrates

c)

protein

d)

vitamins

23.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
24.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
25.
If a product has 3 grams of FAT in it, how many CALORIES does it produce?
a)
27 calories
b)
15 calories
c)
12 calories
d)
9 calories
26.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
27.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

28.

Yogurt would be classified in which food group?

a)

protein

b)

dairy

c)

vegetable

d)

grain

29.

If an egg has 6 g of protein. How many calories come from the protein?

a)

12

b)

54

c)

24

d)

6

30.

Which of the following nutrient should you have less of?

a)

calcium

b)

carbohydrates

c)

calories

d)

sodium

31.

Select all the foods that have carbohydrates.

a)

Apples

b)

Steak

c)

Chicken

d)

Rice

e)

Bread

32.

What is the role of nutrition?

a)

regulates body functions

b)

gives our body energy

c)

helps heal, build, and repair our bodies

d)

transports oxygen to cells

e)

all of the above

33.

Match each type of fat with it's definition

a)

unsaturated fats

1.

"good fats" found in oils, nuts, seeds

b)

saturated fats

2.

"bad fats" found in animal based foods

c)

trans fats

3.

"really bad fats" chemically altered fat

34.

Your body provides 11 amino acids, how many more ESSENTIAL amino acids does your body need from food to make a complete protein?

a)

9

b)

8

c)

7

d)

11

35.

Match the 5 nutrients to their definitions

a)

Carbohydrates

1.

main source of energy

b)

Protein

2.

basic building material for body

c)

Fats

3.

important for insulation and brain

d)

Vitamins

4.

fat-soluble and water-soluble

e)

Minerals

5.

helps maintain strong bones

36.
Which one of the following is a protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
37.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
38.
Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?
a)
sodium weakens bones and teeth
b)
sodium can lead to high blood pressure
c)
sodium is linked to cancer
d)
sodium causes a person to be diabetic 
39.
Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 
a)
they are low in nutrient density 
b)
they are high in fat and calories 
c)
they are low in vitamins and minerals 
d)
all of the above  
40.
How does a person gain weight?
a)
Eating fat
b)
Eating carbs daily
c)
Eating more calories than they use up on a consistent basis
d)
Exercising only twice a week
41.
Factors such as age, gender, and level of physical activity influence your calorie needs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
42.

Eating heathy is important to me

a)

Not important at all

b)

kind of important to me

c)

Pretty important

d)

Extremely important

43.

Match the food groups or nutrients to what they provide the body.

a)

carbohydrates (grains)

1.

Long lasting energy

b)

fruits 

2.

Has a sugar that gives body short bursts of energy

c)

vegetables

3.

Helps the digestive system run smoothly (helps you use the bathroom)

d)

protein

4.

helps to build and repair tissues or muscles

e)

dairy

5.

strengthens bones

44.

Which of the following foods are good sources of the nutrient carbohydrates (grains)?

a)

Bread

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Protein

d)

Rice

e)

Pasta

45.

Which of the following foods are in the protein group?

a)

Bread and Cereal

b)

Beans and Chicken

c)

Peanut butter and beef

d)

Milk, yogurt, and cheese

e)

Fish

46.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
47.

What is one important thing protein does for the body?

a)

A. helps make bones strong

b)

B. keeps us from getting cold

c)

C. helps build muscles

48.

This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

calories

49.

We produce this much saliva every day!

a)

1 gallon

b)

1 liter

c)

1 quart

d)

1 cup

50.

The first ingredient listed on a nutrition label is...

a)

the most nutritious

b)

the first in alphabetical order

c)

the most abundant ingredient

51.

How many calories does the average female need to consume to maintain daily function?

a)

3500

b)

2000

c)

2500

d)

10000

52.

How many calories does the average male need to consume per day to maintain normal function?

a)

2500

b)

5000

c)

2000

d)

8000

53.

How many calories equal 1 pound

a)

2000

b)

5000

c)

3500

d)

10000

54.

What percentage of your body is made of water?

a)

100

b)

45-50

c)

65-70

d)

25-30

55.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Tofu

Lettuce

Tomato

Rice

Bread

Eggs

Fish

Corn

Tortillas

Strawberries

Orange

Protein
Vegetables
Carbohydrates
Fruits
56.

What is the primary function of dietary fiber?

a)

Builds muscle

b)

Increases energy

c)

Improves digestion

d)

Strengthens bones

57.

Which mineral is crucial for oxygen transport in the blood?

a)

Calcium

b)

Potassium

c)

Magnesium

d)

Iron

58.

Match the food groups or nutrients to what they provide the body.

a)

carbohydrates (grains)

1.

Long lasting energy

b)

fruits 

2.

Has a sugar that gives body short bursts of energy

c)

vegetables

3.

Helps the digestive system run smoothly (helps you use the bathroom)

d)

protein

4.

helps to build and repair tissues or muscles

e)

dairy

5.

strengthens bones

59.

Which of the following foods are good sources of the nutrient carbohydrates (grains)?

a)

Bread

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Protein

d)

Rice

e)

Pasta

60.

What is one important thing protein does for the body?

a)

A. helps make bones strong

b)

B. keeps us from getting cold

c)

C. helps build muscles

61.

If you ate all of the eggs in the container how many calories would you consume?

a)

50 calories

b)

10 X 50 = 500

c)

12 X 50 = 600

d)

3.5 X 12 = 42

62.

How many trans fats are in this food?

a)

2g

b)

13g

c)

120g

d)

0g

63.

What is the Vitamin C in the baked potato?

a)

100%

b)

45%

c)

0%

d)

8%

64.

How much sodium is in French fries?

a)

57g

b)

5g

c)

0mg

d)

290mg

65.

Which Vitamin helps the body to fight infection?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

66.

Which Vitamin is called the "Sunshine Vitamin"?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

67.

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Protein

68.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Build muscle tissue

b)

Provide energy

c)

Regulate body temperature

d)

Transport oxygen

69.

Which of the following is a source of unsaturated fat?

a)

Olive oil

b)

Beef

c)

Cheese

d)

Butter

70.

Which of the following is a source of healthy fats?

a)

Butter

b)

Olive oil

c)

Processed cheese

d)

Fried foods

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