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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are key nutrients, except:

a)

Grains

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Water

d)

Protein

2.

________ cannot be digested, and helps remove waste from the body.

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Sugar

d)

Fat

3.

This type of fat is liquid at room temperature, and is often called "healthy fat."

a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

4.

Which of the following foods are not a good source of Grains.

a)

Whole Grain Bread

b)

Brown Rice

c)

Chips

d)

Oatmeal

5.

Which nutrient protects internal organs, gives you energy, and keeps your nervous system healthy.

a)
Fat
b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

6.

To maintain proper hydration, how many glasses of water should you drink each day.

a)

8 glasses

b)

5 glasses

c)

10 glasses

d)

12 glasses

7.

A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods is called...

a)
Calories
b)

Gasoline

c)

Heat

d)

Minerals

8.

Meat, poultry, fish and egg are good sources of which nutrient?

a)
Protein
b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Water

9.

Which of the following is not an influence on your food choices.

a)

Culture

b)

Family & Friends

c)

Color

d)

Money

10.

(T/F) All fats are bad fats.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

This nutrient helps repair body tissue.

a)
Protein
b)

Fat

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

12.

T/F Appetite is your body's psychological desire for food.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What percentage of your body is made up of water?

a)

60%

b)

30%

c)

80%

d)

50%

14.

Which fat is liquid at room temperature?

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

c)

Trans

d)

Cholesterol

15.

(T/F) The Dairy food group is a good source of protein.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Saturated fat is ______ at room temperature.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

17.

The best way to ensure you get all of the nutrients in your diet is to ___________.

a)

Eat a variety of foods

b)

Eat only fruits

c)

Consume only protein shakes

d)

Follow a single food diet

18.

Why is it important for teens to consume calcium?

a)
Calcium helps teens enhance their athletic performance.
b)
Teens need calcium primarily for better digestion.
c)
Calcium is essential for improving skin health in teens.
d)
It is important for teens to consume calcium to support bone growth and prevent future health issues.
19.

When you are not getting enough of a particular nutrient it is called a ________.

a)
imbalance
b)
surplus
c)
excess
d)
deficiency
20.

According to MyPlate, vegetables are a good source of which nutrients?

a)
Carbohydrates and fats
b)
Proteins and sugars
c)
Vitamins and minerals
d)
Fiber and antioxidants
21.

All of the following are examples of protein sources, except:

a)
chicken
b)
tofu
c)
fish
d)
bread
22.

What do Vitamins do for the body?

a)
Vitamins are primarily used for energy production.
b)
Vitamins are only necessary for skin health.
c)
Vitamins are a type of protein essential for muscle growth.
d)
Vitamins support bodily functions and overall health.
23.

Which of the following is not in the fruit food group?

a)

Tomato

b)

Cucumber

c)

Pepper

d)

Broccoli