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Nutrition

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 10hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
2.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
3.
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
4.
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
5.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
6.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
7.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
8.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
9.
Which nutrient is the most VITAL nutrient to all bodily processes?
a)
Water
b)
Calcium
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
10.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
11.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
12.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Protein

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Carbohydrate

13.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
14.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
15.

Soda, candy, junk food, donuts are examples of

a)

sugar

b)

fiber

c)

sodium

d)

empty calories

16.

60 % of our body is made of which nutrient?

a)

carbs

b)

protein

c)

water

d)

fat

17.

The function of this nutrient helps keep away diseases

a)

water

b)

minerals

c)

fat

d)

vitamins

18.

Which ONE is NOT an essential vitamin?

a)

K

b)

D

c)

B6

d)

C

19.

Not consuming enough vitamins can cause ( mark all the correct answers)

a)

low blood pressure

b)

skin problems

c)

vision problems

d)

weakness

20.

Which of the following is NOT a protein?

a)

tuna fish

b)

beef

c)

bread

d)

eggs

21.

Too much fat can cause problems for our ( mark all that apply)

a)

our digestive system

b)

our respiratory system

c)

blood pressure

d)

heart

22.

Which is NOT a mineral?

a)

iron

b)

calcium

c)

zinc

d)

vitamin C

23.

Fats are found in all of the following except

a)

avocado

b)

french fries

c)

celery

d)

peanut butter

24.

Dehydration can cause the following symptoms (check all that apply)

a)

stomach ache

b)

headache

c)

blurred vision

d)

dizzy or passing out

25.

Fiber is good for your_______ system

a)

digestive

b)

respiratory

c)

cardio

d)

endocrine

26.

The body's main source of energy is

a)

protein

b)

fat

c)

fiber

d)

carbs

27.

This helps to build and repair body tissue

a)

minerals

b)

protein

c)

fiber

d)

water

28.

Which vitamin do you get from the sun?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Which is not an example of a carbohydrate

a)

bread

b)

carrots

c)

pasta

d)

rolls

30.

The process by which your body breaks down substances and gets energy from food is called

a)

calories

b)

saturated fat

c)

metabolism

d)

minerals

31.

How many types of nutrients are there?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

32.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
33.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
36.
Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?
a)
protein
b)
vegetables
c)
fruit
d)
dairy
37.
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
a)
protecting your nerves
b)
forming your cells
c)
maintaining body temperature
d)
supplying energy for your body's functions
38.

Which of the following is NOT one of the food groups represented in MyPlate?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Carbs

39.

What is the recommended daily amount of grains?

a)

9 ounces

b)

2 cups

c)

6 ounces

d)

1 cup

40.

A certain type of acids are the building blocks of proteins. choose the correct type of acids.

a)

Bimino Acids

b)

Trimino Acids

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Dimino Acids