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Dietary Questions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the approximate recommended Protein intake for kids aged 9-13? (in grams)

a)

Around 50-60g

b)

Around 80-90g

c)

Around 12-18g

d)

Around 33-40g

2.

What are appropriate sources for protein in your diet?

a)

Meat, Poultry, Fish

b)

Nuts, Beans, Legumes, Lentils

c)

Eggs and some Dairy Products

d)

Lollies, Sugary Snacks

3.

Which other two Macronutrients do we need?

a)

Amino Acids and Bicarbonate

b)

Carbohydrates and fats

c)

Salt and Sugar

d)

Micro and Mini Nutrients

4.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

To build muscle

b)

To provide energy

c)

To store vitamins

d)

To regulate hormones

5.

Which nutrient is essential for the repair and growth of tissues?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Proteins

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

6.

Which mineral is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

7.

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the blood?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Magnesium

8.

What types of food are high in calcium?

a)

Dairy Products

b)

Dirt

c)

Toothpaste

d)

Alternative Dairy products (Such as soy or Oat milk)

9.

What types of foods are high in Carbohydrates?

List 3 different types.

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10.

What are some healthy Recess and Lunch foods?

List 5 different foods.

4 lines
11.

The Healthiest drink to have is

(a)  

12.

Should children under 16 consume caffeine?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Sometime

13.

Which drinks contain caffeine?

a)

Energy Drinks (Such as redbull)

b)

Water

c)

Coffee and Iced Coffees

d)

Coca-Cola

14.

What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the body?

a)

To build muscle

b)

To aid digestion

c)

To provide energy

d)

To regulate hormones

15.

What is the primary source of dietary fiber?

a)

Meat

b)

Fruits and vegetables

c)

Dairy products

d)

Oils and fats

16.

What is the primary function of fats in the body?

a)

To build muscle

b)

To provide energy

c)

To store energy

d)

To regulate hormones

17.

What is the maximum recommended sugar intake per day for kids aged 10-13?

a)

10g

b)

30g

c)

50g

d)

65g

18.

On the nutritional value label on the back of food packaging, what does sodium refer to?

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Soda

d)

Something else

19.

How many grams of sugar are in one serving?

a)

8.5g

b)

26.6g

c)

10.7g

d)

5.1g

20.

How many grams of protein are in one serving?

a)

10.7g

b)

17.2g

c)

0.6g

d)

8.5g

21.

How much energy (in kilojoules) are in one serving?

a)

820kj

b)

620kj

c)

17%

d)

13.1g

22.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
23.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
24.

Which of the following nutrients should you try to limit in your daily meals?

a)

Fiber

b)

Sugar

c)

Iron

d)

Vitamin D

25.

True or False. When reading a nutrition label it is important to know the serving size?

a)

True

b)

False