WorksheetsNutrition Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
Teens should drink at least ____ cups of water daily.
4
6
9
10
The chemical building blocks of proteins are called _______________________.
Lipids
Amino acids
Carbohydrates
Nucleotides
____ to ____% of our daily energy comes from carbohydrates.
10 to 20
25 to 35
45 to 65
70 to 80
Eating high-fiber foods can lower your risk of _____________________________.
Heart disease
Diabetes
Obesity
Cancer
There are ____ food groups on My Plate.
3
4
5
6
Fat soluble vitamins are stored in our body’s ________.
Muscles
Fat
Bones
Skin
Dehydration is a __________ of water in the body.
Lack
Gain
Balance
Excess
Simple carbohydrates = ____________ and complex carbohydrates = __________
Sugars, Starches
Proteins, Fats
Vitamins, Minerals
Fibers, Sugars
How do nutrients help the body?
By building new tissue.
By repairing damaged cells.
By producing energy.
All of the above.
What are saturated fats?
Fats that are liquid at room temperature.
Fats that are solid at room temperature.
Both answers are correct.
Neither answer is correct.
Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
Fruit
Meat
Butter
Ice cream
Which of the following nutrient groups are used to build and produce cells?
Proteins
Fiber
Fats
Carbohydrates
What is a nutrient deficiency?
When there is not enough water in the body.
When there is a shortage of a certain nutrient in the body.
When there is too much of a certain nutrient in the body.
All of the above.
Which of the following nutrient groups make up the main source of body’s energy?
Fats
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Which of the following is a function of water?
Helps to digest and absorb food.
Regulates body temperature.
Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells.
All of the above.
What is the difference between LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol?
LDL is known as "good" cholesterol, HDL is "bad" cholesterol.
LDL is known as "bad" cholesterol, HDL is "good" cholesterol.
Both LDL and HDL are "bad" cholesterol.
Both LDL and HDL are "good" cholesterol.
If you eat foods that are high in saturated fat, what can you increase your risk of?
Lower blood pressure
Heart disease
Improved digestion
Stronger bones
Which of the following are water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C and all B Vitamins
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin A, D, E, K
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
1 pound is equal to how many calories?
2,500 calories
3,500 calories
4,500 calories
5,500 calories
Give an example of a complex carbohydrate.
Sugar
White bread
Brown rice
Honey
Why was My Plate created?
Extra credit: What is Ms. Zajac's favorite sport?
Extra credit: 1 pound of fat = ______ calories
