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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 essential nutrients?

a)

Proteins

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Sugars

2.

What is the primary unit of energy in food?

a)

Calorie

b)

Gram

c)

Ounce

d)

Liter

3.

What term describes substances in food that are necessary for the body's growth and maintenance?

a)

Nutrients

b)

Calories

c)

Fats

d)

Sugars

4.

What is the purpose of Nutrition Facts Labels?

a)

To provide information on the nutritional content of food

b)

To advertise the food product

c)

To list the ingredients in alphabetical order

d)

To show the price of the food

5.

What does the term "serving" refer to?

a)

The amount of food recommended to be eaten at one time

b)

The total weight of the food package

c)

The number of calories in the food

d)

The price of the food

6.

What is meant by "appropriate serving sizes"?

a)

The recommended portion of food for one meal

b)

The total amount of food in a package

c)

The amount of food that fits on a plate

d)

The amount of food that can be eaten in one bite

7.

What does "moderation" mean in terms of diet?

a)

Eating a balanced amount of different foods

b)

Eating only one type of food

c)

Eating as much as possible

d)

Avoiding all fats and sugars

8.

What is the focus of weight management?

a)

Maintaining a healthy body weight

b)

Gaining as much weight as possible

c)

Losing weight rapidly

d)

Avoiding all carbohydrates

9.

What are diseases?

a)

Conditions that impair normal functioning of the body

b)

Healthy states of the body

c)

Temporary feelings of discomfort

d)

Minor injuries

10.

What are eating disorders?

a)

Abnormal eating habits that negatively affect health

b)

Healthy eating patterns

c)

Temporary changes in appetite

d)

Minor digestive issues

11.

What is self-esteem?

a)

One's overall sense of self-worth or personal value

b)

The amount of money one earns

c)

The number of friends one has

d)

The level of physical fitness

12.

What is cardiovascular disease?

a)

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels

b)

A type of skin condition

c)

A temporary illness

d)

A minor injury

13.

What is the definition of a diet?

a)

The kinds of food that a person habitually eats

b)

A temporary eating plan

c)

A type of exercise routine

d)

A list of forbidden foods

14.

What is the goal of primary prevention?

a)

To prevent diseases before they occur

b)

To treat diseases after they occur

c)

To diagnose diseases

d)

To ignore symptoms

15.

What does "efficacy" refer to?

a)

The ability to produce a desired or intended result

b)

The cost of a product

c)

The popularity of a product

d)

The taste of a food item