WorksheetsFood Nutrition
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are macronutrients?
Nutrients that provide calories or energy and are needed in large amounts, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Water, air, and sunlight
Vitamins and minerals
Nutrients that provide no energy
Name three essential micronutrients.
iron, vitamin D, vitamin B12
zinc
vitamin C
calcium
What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?
25-30 grams
40-50 grams
10-15 grams
5-8 grams
What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?
Carbohydrates provide energy for the body.
Carbohydrates improve eyesight
Carbohydrates regulate body temperature
Carbohydrates aid in muscle repair
Why is protein important for muscle growth and repair?
Protein is only important for bone health
Protein slows down muscle growth
Protein causes muscle tissue damage
Protein provides amino acids for muscle tissue synthesis and repair.
What are the benefits of consuming healthy fats?
Healthy fats can cause weight gain
Consuming healthy fats has no impact on brain function
Healthy fats can lead to nutrient deficiencies
There are multiple benefits of consuming healthy fats, including essential fatty acids, brain function support, heart health improvement, nutrient absorption aid, and weight management assistance.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats have single bonds between carbon atoms and are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between carbon atoms and are usually liquid at room temperature.
Saturated fats are always liquid at room temperature
Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
Unsaturated fats contain more calories than saturated fats
How does vitamin C help the immune system?
Vitamin C has no effect on the immune system
Vitamin C weakens white blood cell production
Vitamin C stimulates white blood cell production and acts as an antioxidant to protect immune cells.
Vitamin C causes immune cells to malfunction
Why is calcium important for bone health?
Calcium is essential for bone formation, density, and strength.
Calcium helps with digestion
Calcium is only important for muscle health
Calcium has no impact on bone health
What are antioxidants and why are they important in our diet?
Antioxidants are only found in unhealthy foods and should be limited in our diet
Antioxidants are harmful to our health and should be avoided in our diet
Antioxidants have no impact on chronic diseases and are unnecessary in our diet
Antioxidants are important in our diet because they help protect against oxidative stress and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
A nutrition facts label is based off of a __________ calorie diet
2000
2500
3000
1500
Fats have many benefits, what are they?
Supply energy to the body
Provides a protective layer around vital organs
All of the above
Insulation
What is the definition of food?
Substances consumed to provide nourishment and energy to the body
Substances consumed to provide entertainment and pleasure to the body
Substances consumed to provide shelter and protection to the body
Substances consumed to provide transportation and communication to the body
The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy.
metabolism
calorie
fiber
Which one is unhealthy food?
The substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy are called _______.
liquids
nutrients
exercises
Which one is healthy food?
