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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This nutrient is neccesary for building muscle and blood

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

fiber

2.

A good meal to eat before a race would be...

a)

steak & onions

b)

ice cream sundae with hot fudge

c)

chicken broth

d)

whole wheat pancakes and fresh fruit

3.

Fish, meat, tofu and peanut butter are good sources of

a)

carbohydrates

b)

sugar

c)

protein

d)

fiber

4.

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure you get enough

a)

fat

b)

vitamins & minerals

c)

protein

d)

dairy

5.

This nutrient is needed in small amounts to insulate our bodies from the cold and to cushion our organs

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

sugar

d)

fat

6.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

7.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

8.
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
9.
To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
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
11.
Which nutrient is the most VITAL nutrient to all bodily processes?
a)
Water
b)
Calcium
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
12.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
13.

Which are healthier (often the better option), Simple, or Complex Carbs?

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

14.

What are the benefits of Complex Carbs?

a)

Makes you feel fuller longer

b)

They give your body more energy

c)

They are nutrient-dense

d)

Full of fiber which helps your digestion!

e)

All of the above

15.
Eggs are a complete protein.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Non-meat examples of protein include
a)
broccoli, kale, carrots
b)
beans, legumes, eggs
c)
tofu, apples, spinach
17.
Amino Acids:
a)
are a type of marinade.
b)
help transport fats in the body.
c)

are the building blocks from which tissues are repaired.

d)
are only found in plants.
18.
Incomplete proteins come from what sources?
a)
Animal
b)
Plant
c)
Original
d)
Synthetic
19.

The process by which your body uses food as fuel.

a)

Nutrients

b)

Nutrition

c)

Digestion

20.

What process converts food into energy? (Fire burning!)

a)

Metabolism

b)

Nutrients

c)

Processing