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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many Nutrients are there?

a)

Three

b)

Five

c)

Six

d)

Seven

2.

Name the 3 functions that Nutrients serve in the body.

a)

Provide energy, build and repair body tissues, regulate body processes

b)

Provide energy, enhance taste of food, increase body weight

c)

Regulate body temperature, enhance vision, increase body weight

d)

Build body tissues, enhance flavor, regulate brain functions

3.

What does eating foods high in protein do for the body?

a)

Helps in muscle growth and repair

b)

Increases risk of heart disease

c)

Leads to high carbohydrate intake

d)

Has no effect on the body

4.

Jackson is planning a dinner party and wants to include three types of protein-rich foods. What should he choose?

a)

Chicken, Fish, Beef

b)

Tofu, Beans, Lentils

c)

Eggs, Cheese, Yogurt

d)

Nuts, Seeds, Quinoa

5.

Name 2 reasons why people eat foods high in protein.

a)

To build and repair tissues

b)

To feel fuller for longer

c)

To improve bone health

d)

To enhance metabolic rate

6.

During a biology class, Oliver, Aria, and Arjun are discussing the types of carbohydrates they learned about. What are three types of carbohydrates they might be referring to?

a)

Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

b)

Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

c)

Glucose, Fructose, Galactose

d)

Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen

7.

What do carbohydrates do to the body?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Build muscle

c)

Protect organs

d)

Transport oxygen

8.

Name a simple carbohydrate.

a)

Glucose

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamin C

9.

Name a complex carbohydrate.

a)

Glucose

b)

Fructose

c)

Starch

d)

Sucrose

10.

What are the names of different kinds of Fat?

a)

Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans

b)

Proteins, Carbohydrates, Vitamins

c)

Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Hydrogenated

d)

Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9

11.

What 3 purposes does fat serve in the body?

a)

Energy storage, insulation, and hormone production

b)

Muscle growth, bone density increase, and vision improvement

c)

Digestion enhancement, skin hydration, and sleep regulation

d)

Appetite control, cognitive function, and metabolism acceleration

12.

What is the name of a food that consists of a healthy fat?

a)

Olive oil

b)

Butter

c)

Sugar

d)

White bread

13.

What is the name of a food that is considered a bad fat?

a)

Olive oil

b)

Avocado

c)

Butter

d)

Trans fats

14.

What is fat's main purpose in food?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To provide energy

c)

To aid in nutrient absorption

d)

All of the above

15.

What purpose do vitamins serve in the body?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Support metabolism and immune function

c)

Build muscle

d)

Increase fat storage

16.

Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?

a)

Vitamin A and Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C and Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin E and Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin D and Vitamin K

17.

What are Fat-Soluble vitamins?

a)

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

b)

Vitamins B and C

c)

Vitamins C, D, and E

d)

Vitamins B12 and Folic Acid

18.

What are the names of the Fat-soluble Vitamins?

a)

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K

b)

Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

19.

What are the names of the Water-Soluble Vitamins?

a)

Vitamin A and Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C and Vitamin E

c)

Vitamin B and Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K and Vitamin B12

20.

What purpose do minerals serve in our body?

a)

Provide structural materials for bones and teeth

b)

Regulate body processes

c)

Both provide structural materials and regulate body processes

d)

None of the above

21.

During a geology class, Avery asked Benjamin and Scarlett to name five minerals. Which group of minerals did they list?

a)

Quartz, Feldspar, Calcite, Mica, Pyrite

b)

Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, Iron

c)

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz

d)

Gypsum, Halite, Dolomite, Fluorite, Barite

22.

When do you drink water?

a)

In the morning

b)

During meals

c)

When I am thirsty

d)

All of the above

23.

Why do you drink water?

a)

To stay hydrated

b)

Because it tastes good

c)

To clean the glass

d)

None of the above

24.

How much water does Ethan typically drink during a day of school?

a)

Less than 1 liter

b)

1 to 2 liters

c)

2 to 3 liters

d)

More than 3 liters

25.

Watch the water video and choose the correct statement about water:

a)

Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

b)

Water is primarily found in gaseous form at room temperature.

c)

Water is not essential for life on Earth.

d)

Water has no polar regions.

26.

Which do you want the most of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Saturated Fat

27.

Starch is also a

a)

carbohydrate

b)

fats

c)

vitamins

d)

proteins

28.

Which nutrient is used by your body for growth and repair?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

vitamins and minerals

29.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

a)

Immediate energy

b)

Building cell walls

c)

Insulating body organs

d)

Producing hormones

30.

Which food is a good source of protein?

a)

Rice

b)

Apple

c)

Chicken

d)

Bread

31.
The nutrients in food that supply the human body with energy.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
minerals
d)
proteins
32.

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

33.

Which vitamin is known to be fat-soluble?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin B6

34.

The process of intake of nutrients and the utilization of these nutrients is called?

a)

Assimilation

b)

Nutitions

c)

Nutrition

d)

Asimilation

35.

The simplest food is?

a)

Starch

b)

Glucose

c)

Water

d)

Biscuit

36.

Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

37.

Which of the following foods is high in dietary fiber?

a)

Cheese

b)

Fish

c)

Whole grains

d)

Eggs

38.

Fiber provides energy

a)

True

b)

False

39.
Which of the following is the MAIN nutrient found in butter?
a)
fats&oils
b)
proteins
c)
sugars
d)
starches
40.

Which of the following is the main source of energy for the body?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Vitamins

41.

The three basic food nutrients are:

a)

Carbohydrates, Water, and Fats

b)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, and Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Vitamins

42.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

a)

Regulating temperature

b)

Breaking down nutrients

c)

Providing energy

d)

Transporting nutrients

43.

What is the role of the digestive system?

a)

To transport nutrients

b)

To break down food into nutrients

c)

To absorb water only

d)

To produce vitamins

44.

We can survive without ____ for weeks or months, but without _____, we can only survive a few days.

(a)  

45.

How many calories are needed each day by an average 8th or 9th grader?

a)

400 calories

b)

7000 calories

c)

900 calories

d)

2000 calories

46.
  • The body needs water and energy to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Water provides many essential functions in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

What are three important minerals that the body needs?

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

vitamins

d)

sodium

49.

What mineral is important for healthy bones and teeth?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

50.

Which vitamin is known to be fat-soluble?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin B6

51.

Which vitamin is made from sunlight?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin B

52.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

a)

Regulating temperature

b)

Breaking down nutrients

c)

Providing energy

d)

Transporting nutrients

53.

These regulate chemical and electrical signals in our body. You only need small amounts to do things like build healthy teeth, strong bones, and build blood cells...

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Fatty acids