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Nutrition Quiz 7th 8th

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are key nutrients except:

a)
Bread
b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

2.

_______ cannot be disgusted, and helps remove waste from the body.

a)

Fiber

b)

Sugar

c)

Protein

d)

Fat

3.

If a food contains 10g of protein and 3g of fat, then how many calories does it have?

a)

52 calories

b)

72 calories

c)

67 calories

d)

76 calories

4.

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

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Cholesterol

5.

This vitamin helps maintain healthy night vision.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

6.

This vitamin helps with energy production.

a)

Riboflavin

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

7.

Proteins are made up of 20 different _______.

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Nucleotides

c)

Fatty Acids

d)

Monosaccharides

8.

Which of the following foods are not a good source of complex carbohydrates.

a)

Whole Grain Bread

b)

Brown Rice

c)

Fruit Juice

d)

Oatmeal

9.

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

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

10.

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

a)

6 glasses

b)

8 glasses

c)

10 glasses

d)

12 glasses

11.

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

a)

Calories

b)

Joules

c)

Watts

d)

Volts

12.

Meat, poultry, fish and egg are rich in which Macronutrient?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

13.

Which of the following is an example of dry heat cooking.

a)

Boiling

b)

Microwave

c)

Saute

d)

Grilling

14.

_______ balances water throughout the body.

a)

Sodium

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

15.

All fats are bad fats.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

This nutrient helps repair body tissue.

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

17.

Vitamin C helps maintain your bodies _______.

a)

Digestive System

b)

Immune System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Respiratory System

18.

How many calories are in 5g of carbohydrates?

a)

10 calories

b)

20 calories

c)

15 calories

d)

5 calories

19.

How many calories are found within 8g of carbohydrates, 4g of fat, and 10g of protein?

a)

180 Kcals

b)

81 Kcals

c)

108 Kcals

d)

94 Kcals

20.

This mineral helps provide your body with oxygen.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Magnesium

21.

How many calories should come from carbohydrates each day?

a)

45-65% of total daily calories

b)

10-20% of total daily calories

c)

70-80% of total daily calories

d)

5-10% of total daily calories

22.

What percentage of your body is made up of water?

a)

50%

b)

60%

c)

70%

d)

80%

23.

How can you reduce the amount of fat in your recipes?

a)

Use less oil or butter

b)

Add more sugar

c)

Increase salt content

d)

Use full-fat dairy products

24.

Using moist heat to cook with is healthier than frying.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Saturated fat is ______ at room temperature.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

26.

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)

Avoid carbohydrates completely