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Worksheets6th Grade Nutrition & Physical Activity Lesson
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is the study of how our bodies use the food we eat to keep us healthy?
Nutrition
Digestion
Metabolism
Dieting
Which of the following is a 'GO' food?
Fried vegetables
Whole-grain bread
Cookies
Sweet bread
Eating too much can result in health problems such as:
Low energy
Weight loss
Hypertension
Poor growth
Nutrients are substances in food that promote normal growth, maintenance, and (a) your body.
Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate?
Simple carbs
Complex carbs
Fiber
Protein
What is the process in which your food is broken down into a form that your body can use for energy?
Metabolism
Digestion
Absorption
Excretion
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are what give your body (a)
8-12.
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What is the main function of the front teeth?
Grinding food
Swallowing food
Tasting food
Cutting food
What helps move food down the esophagus?
Teeth
Peristaltic muscles
Saliva
Digestive acids
What happens to food in the stomach?
It is chewed more
It is eliminated as waste
It is turned into a liquid state
It is absorbed into the blood
Where does food go after the small intestine?
The stomach
The esophagus
The large intestine
The mouth
What is the final step in the digestive process?
Waste is eliminated
Food is chewed
Food is turned into a liquid
Food is absorbed
13-17.
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What is an example of a whole food?
Canned soup
Instant noodles
Frozen pizza
Fresh apple
Which of the following is considered a less processed food?
Soda
Potato chips
Candy
Low fat milk
Why should we have more whole and less processed foods?
They taste better
They help meet dietary requirements
They are easier to cook
They are cheaper
What is a common issue with highly processed foods?
They are low in calories
They lack vitamins and minerals
They are always healthy
They are high in fiber
What should you do with highly processed foods in your home?
Ignore them
Eat them quickly
Throw them away or donate them
Store them for later
Match the following food items to the correct essential nutrient:
Proteins
Chicken, Beef
Vitamins
A, C, E, K
Fats
Nuts, Olive Oil
Carbohydrates
Rice, Bread
Minerals
Calcium, Iron
Do you eat healthy and exercise regularly? If so, explain your eating and exercise habits. If not, explain why.
20-24.
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What is a good way to avoid small disruptions in your fitness routine?
Wait for them to resolve
Ask someone else to handle them
Plan ahead and prepare
Ignore them and continue
How can you make the most of limited time for exercise?
Do nothing and rest
Choose long workouts
Opt for high-intensity exercises
Skip exercise altogether
What can you do if your available time for exercise is scattered throughout the day?
Wait for a full hour to exercise
Ignore exercise completely
Combine exercise with other tasks
Exercise only on weekends
What is a helpful way to boost motivation for exercise?
Exercise alone always
Avoid setting goals
Skip workouts often
Have a workout buddy
How can you reward yourself for completing a workout?
By avoiding any rewards
By using habit stacking
By setting unsustainable rewards
By doing nothing
