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Worksheets6th Grade unit 5 quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly are known as:
Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber
Fats
Minerals
Type of nutrient largely made up of fatty acids, which provide a valuable source of energy:
Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber
Fats
Nutrients
Major source of energy for the body:
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Dietary fiber
Nutrients
Inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities:
Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber
Minerals
Fats
Which type of fat is commonly found in plant-based foods like nuts and seeds?
Saturated fat
Trans fat
Unsaturated fat
Cholesterol
What type of fat is typically found in animal products such as butter and cheese?
Unsaturated fat
Saturated fat
Trans fat
Omega-3 fatty acids
Which of the following is a source of trans fat?
Olive oil
Avocado
Packaged cookies
Almonds
What is a common source of plant-based oils?
Fish
Vegetables
Beef
Eggs
What are foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components and have little saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium?
Dietary guidelines
Malnutrition
MyPlate food guidance system
Nutrient-dense food
What are the United States government recommendations for forming patterns of eating that will promote health, reduce risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs?
Dietary guidelines
Overnutrition
Undernutrition
MyPlate food guidance system
What is the United States government system that helps people put the Dietary Guidelines into practice?
Malnutrition
MyPlate food guidance system
Nutrient-dense food
Overnutrition
What is a mental illness that causes major disturbances in a person's daily diet?
Disordered eating
Eating disorders
Purging
Weight Stigma
What is the flawed belief that having a particular body shape is preferable?
Disordered eating
Eating disorders
Purging
Weight Stigma
What term describes a range of irregular eating behaviors with negative mental and/or physical health consequences?
Disordered eating
Eating disorders
Purging
Weight Stigma
What involves attempts to rid the body of food?
Disordered eating
Eating disorders
Purging
Weight Stigma
Which term refers to any action in which the body uses energy?
Endorphins
Exercise
Physical activity
Sedentary behaviors
What is the term for physical activity that is structured, planned, and has the purpose of increasing physical fitness?
Endorphins
Exercise
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Sedentary behaviors
Which term describes brain chemicals released during physical activity that improve mood?
Endorphins
Exercise
Physical activity
Sedentary behaviors
What term is used for activities that consist of sitting or lying down?
Endorphins
Exercise
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Sedentary behaviors
Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors usually go away without treatment and rarely cause long-term health consequences.
True
False
_____ is an attempt to rid the body of food consumed.
Bingeing
Anemia
Constipation
Purging
The body uses nutrients to perform daily activities and certain important functions.
True
False
Dietary fiber is a simple protein that can be found in meats and dairy products.
True
False
Unsaturated fats are found in animal-based foods and are solids at room temperature.
True
False
Your body needs minerals in large amounts to grow and develop normally.
True
False
Oils are not considered a food group, but they do provide essential nutrients that should be included in your diet.
True
False
Which of the following is not a role of protein in the body?
Builds muscle.
Cools the body.
Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy.
Transports oxygen throughout the body.
The body can survive only a few days without _____ before it becomes dehydrated and cannot cool itself.
vitamins
protein
minerals
water
Which term describes a condition that results from people not eating the right amounts of nutrients?
Undernutrition.
Malnutrition.
Nutrition-dense foods.
Overnutrition.
Following a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage and limiting foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium are two concepts promoted by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
True
False
Although many people think about poor nutrition in terms of not getting enough nutrients, it can also be caused by eating too much of some nutrients.
True
False
Fad diets and appetite supplements are healthy approaches to weight loss because they meet the nutritional needs of the body.
True
False
When people focus on the foods they put into their bodies, they are practicing mindful eating.
True
False
Which of the following is a healthy food choice?
Eat refined grains rather than whole grains.
Consume empty-calorie foods.
Select foods that are nutrient-dense.
Skip breakfast.
The number of calories a person should eat each day depends only on the person’s level of physical activity.
True
False
Salt is also known as...
Sugar
Sodium
Lodium
Rodium
Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of nutrients?
What are the 6 types of nutrients?
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Vitamins
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables
