wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Ch. 8 Nutrition Study guide

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of PROTEINS

a)

Growth and repair of body tissues

b)

Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air

c)

Stored Energy

d)

Triggers chemical reactions

2.

What is the primary functions of fats?

a)

Store energy and protect organs

b)

Hair and nail growth

c)

Growth and repair of body tissues

d)

Improves life span and maintenance of life

3.

Minerals are...

a)

Stored energy

b)

used to triggers chemical reactions

c)

Inorganic Substances that are needed in small quantities.

d)

Organic substances that are needed in small quantities.

4.

What is the primary function of Carbohydrates?

a)

Triggers chemical reactions

b)

Provide long extended amounts of stored energy

c)

Provide immediate (first few minutes) of energy

d)

Allow cells in the body to do their work

5.

Vitamins are...

a)

Stored energy

b)

used to triggers chemical reactions

c)

Inorganic Substances that are needed in small quantities.

d)

Organic substances that are needed in small quantities.

6.

Animals' bodies are made up of 70% ________.

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

7.

Which type of feed is high in fiber, but low in calories?

a)

Roughage

b)

Concentrate

c)

Supplement

8.

Which type of feed is low in fiber, but high in calories?

a)

Roughage

b)

Concentrate

c)

Supplement

9.

Which type of feed is a nutritional boost to a ration?

a)

Roughage

b)

Concentrate

c)

Supplement

10.
On a nutritional label ingredients are listed
a)
from highest amount used to lowest
b)
from lowest amount used to highest
c)
from best to worst
d)
alphabetical order
11.
How Much Sodium is in one serving of chips?
a)
0 Miligrams
b)
250 Miligrams 
c)
2.5 Grams 
d)
10 Grams
12.
Main ingredient is?  
a)
corn
b)
corn oil 
c)
salt
d)
frito
13.

The following feed contains what percentage of crude protein?

a)

13

b)

7.5

c)

16

d)

1

14.

The following feed contains what percentage of crude fiber?

a)

13

b)

7.5

c)

16

d)

1

15.

If a nutrition label reports that the feed contains 19% crude fiber, then the feed must be which type?

a)

Roughage

b)

Concentrate

c)

Supplement

16.

Select ALL of the following that make a ration successful.

a)

Taste Good

b)

Provide required Nutrients/energy

c)

Fill them up

d)

Be cost effective

17.

Formulate 120 lbs of 12% desired protein ration using Alfalfa Hay (16% CP) and Millet (4% CP).


How many pounds of Alfalfa will be used?

a)

20

b)

40

c)

80

d)

160

18.

Formulate 120 lbs of 12% desired protein ration using Alfalfa Hay (16% CP) and Millet (4% CP).


How many pounds of Millet will be used?

a)

20

b)

40

c)

80

d)

160

19.

The supplement I have bought for my horse says to feed it at a rate of 2lbs feed/ 100 lbs body weight. My hose weight 900lbs. How much of the supplement should I feed my horse?

a)

9lbs

b)

900lbs

c)

18lbs

d)

180lbs

20.

The grain I have bought for my horse says to feed 10% of body weight a day. My hose weight 1200lbs. How much of the supplement should I feed my horse?

a)

1200lbs

b)

120lbs

c)

12lbs

d)

1.2lbs

21.

In the context of nutrition labels, what does "% DV" stand for?

a)

% Daily Value

b)

% Daily Vitamin

c)

% Drink Volume

d)

% Daily Vested

22.

WHAT ARE THE STARCHES AND SUGARS THAT GIVE THE BODY MOST OF ITS ENERGY?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

23.

True of False

Fiber is a class of nutrient that is difficult to digest. . helps to cleans the colon.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Vegetarians must be careful to get enough of which category of nutrients in their diet?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fruits

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

25.

Oils, Butter and Lard all contain large amounts of this nutrient?

a)

Fiber

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

26.

Single most important essential nutrient of all is......

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Water

d)

Carbs

27.

Eggs, chicken, beef, milk and peanut butter are all good sources of this nutrient.

a)

Vegetables

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

28.

Which food is NOT a protein?

a)

Steak/ Chicken

b)

Potatoes/ Bread

c)

Beans/ Soy

d)

Nuts/ Seeds

29.

Bread, rice, noodles, grain, and sugar fall under this nutrient.

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vegetables

30.

The best type of grain to ingest in a healthy diet is?

a)

Simple Grains

b)

Refined Grains

c)

Whole Grains

d)

Starchy Grains

31.

How are ingredients listed on a food label?

a)

alphabetic order

b)

greatest to least

c)

least to greatest

32.
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
33.

Why must "Added Sugars" be included on a food label?

a)

Identifying added sugars helps people include enough calories in their diets

b)

Added sugars provide extra calories but no additional nutrients

c)

Added sugars also add vitamins and minerals to food

d)

Added sugars are complex carbohydrates found naturally in foods

34.

When food labels were updated recently, how were serving sizes adjusted?

a)

Serving sizes are smaller as people are eating smaller portions

b)

Serving sizes are larger as people are eating larger portions

c)

Serving sizes did not change

d)

Serving sizes were removed from food labels

35.

Nutrients to include more of in a diet include dietary fiber, Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and phosphorous.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Nutrients to include less of in a diet include saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

How many Takis are in one serving?

a)

The entire bag

b)

30 Takis

c)

A handful

d)

About 12 pieces

38.

If a person ate 2 Cups of prepared macaroni and cheese, how many calories would that person consume?

a)

340

b)

1020

c)

680

d)

500

39.

How many grams of added sugar are in this Arizona tea?

a)

23 fl oz

b)

180 cal

c)

44 g

d)

None of the above

40.

Using information from the food labels, list 3 reasons milk is a healthier choice than ice cream.

4 lines
41.

How many cups of Chocolate Milk would a person have to drink to consume 100% DV of Calcium?

a)

1 Cup

b)

8 Cups

c)

5 Cups

d)

The entire carton

42.

How many nuggets are in one serving of these chicken nuggets?

(a)  

43.

About how many actual chicken nuggets are in the WHOLE container?

(a)  

44.

How many calories are in ONE serving of chicken nuggets?

(a)  

45.

How many Grams of Protein are in the WHOLE container of chicken nuggets?

(a)  

46.

What %DV of Total Fat would you get if you ate 2 servings?

(a)  

47.

Looking at this will tell you how much you can have.

a)

Calories

b)

Serving Size

c)

Fats

d)

Sugars

48.
How Much Sodium is in one serving of chips?
a)
0 Miligrams
b)
250 Miligrams 
c)
2.5 Grams 
d)
10 Grams
49.

Food lables give you ingredient lists.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The more sugar in the food better the food.

a)

False

b)

True

51.

True or False: Athletes need more calories than non-athletes do

a)

True

b)

False

52.

___________ is the way the body takes in and uses food.

a)

Perishable

b)

Nutrition

c)

Calories

53.

____________ are what a product contains or is made of.

a)

Ingredients

b)

Nutrition

c)

Calories