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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A shortage of a nutrient is known as a _____.

a)
excess
b)
overload
c)
deficiency
d)
surplus
2.

Which of the following is not one of the 6 key nutrients?

a)

Fruit

b)
Protein
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
3.

True or False: Fiber is a nutrient, found in complex carbohydrates, that helps remove waste from the body.

a)
True
b)
False
4.

This key nutrient is the body's main source of energy.

a)
Vitamins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Fats
d)
Proteins
5.

This key nutrient protects the body's internal organs.

a)
Fat
b)
Protein
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
6.

This key nutrient helps control body processes.

a)

Water

b)

Vitamins

c)

Fats

d)

Protein

7.

This fat is often considered the "healthy fat," and is liquid at room temperature.

a)
Cholesterol
b)
Saturated fat
c)
Trans fat
d)
Unsaturated fat
8.

Your body loses water in all of the following ways, except:

a)

Sweating

b)

Urinating

c)

IReady testing

d)

Breathing

9.

According to MyPlate, the majority of your diet should consist of _____.

a)

Grains

b)

fruits

c)
junk food
d)
meat and dairy
10.

True or False: You should consume at least 3 cups of dairy products each day.

a)
True
b)
False
11.

Which of the following foods is high in dietary fiber?

a)

Cheese

b)

Fish

c)

Whole grains

d)

Eggs

12.

Which food is a good source of protein?

a)

Rice

b)

Peas

c)

Beans

d)

Bread

13.

Fiber provides energy

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is the primary role of proteins in the body?

a)

To provide energy

b)

To act as a catalyst in biochemical reactions

c)

To support growth and repair of body tissues

d)

To regulate water balance

15.

What is the primary function of water in the human body?

a)

To provide energy

b)

To serve as a building material

c)

To regulate body temperature

d)

To act as a solvent for biochemical reactions