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6th Grade unit 5 quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly are known as:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Dietary fiber

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

2.

Type of nutrient largely made up of fatty acids, which provide a valuable source of energy:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Dietary fiber

c)

Fats

d)

Nutrients

3.

Major source of energy for the body:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Minerals

c)

Dietary fiber

d)

Nutrients

4.

Inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Dietary fiber

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

5.

Which type of fat is commonly found in plant-based foods like nuts and seeds?

a)

Saturated fat

b)

Trans fat

c)

Unsaturated fat

d)

Cholesterol

6.

What type of fat is typically found in animal products such as butter and cheese?

a)

Unsaturated fat

b)

Saturated fat

c)

Trans fat

d)

Omega-3 fatty acids

7.

Which of the following is a source of trans fat?

a)

Olive oil

b)

Avocado

c)

Packaged cookies

d)

Almonds

8.

What is a common source of plant-based oils?

a)

Fish

b)

Vegetables

c)

Beef

d)

Eggs

9.

What are foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components and have little saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium?

a)

Dietary guidelines

b)

Malnutrition

c)

MyPlate food guidance system

d)

Nutrient-dense food

10.

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?

a)

Dietary guidelines

b)

Overnutrition

c)

Undernutrition

d)

MyPlate food guidance system

11.

What is the United States government system that helps people put the Dietary Guidelines into practice?

a)

Malnutrition

b)

MyPlate food guidance system

c)

Nutrient-dense food

d)

Overnutrition

12.

What is a mental illness that causes major disturbances in a person's daily diet?

a)

Disordered eating

b)

Eating disorders

c)

Purging

d)

Weight Stigma

13.

What is the flawed belief that having a particular body shape is preferable?

a)

Disordered eating

b)

Eating disorders

c)

Purging

d)

Weight Stigma

14.

What term describes a range of irregular eating behaviors with negative mental and/or physical health consequences?

a)

Disordered eating

b)

Eating disorders

c)

Purging

d)

Weight Stigma

15.

What involves attempts to rid the body of food?

a)

Disordered eating

b)

Eating disorders

c)

Purging

d)

Weight Stigma

16.

Which term refers to any action in which the body uses energy?

a)

Endorphins

b)

Exercise

c)

Physical activity

d)

Sedentary behaviors

17.

What is the term for physical activity that is structured, planned, and has the purpose of increasing physical fitness?

a)

Endorphins

b)

Exercise

c)

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

d)

Sedentary behaviors

18.

Which term describes brain chemicals released during physical activity that improve mood?

a)

Endorphins

b)

Exercise

c)

Physical activity

d)

Sedentary behaviors

19.

What term is used for activities that consist of sitting or lying down?

a)

Endorphins

b)

Exercise

c)

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

d)

Sedentary behaviors

20.

Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors usually go away without treatment and rarely cause long-term health consequences.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

_____ is an attempt to rid the body of food consumed.

a)

Bingeing

b)

Anemia

c)

Constipation

d)

Purging

22.

The body uses nutrients to perform daily activities and certain important functions.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Dietary fiber is a simple protein that can be found in meats and dairy products.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Unsaturated fats are found in animal-based foods and are solids at room temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Your body needs minerals in large amounts to grow and develop normally.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Oils are not considered a food group, but they do provide essential nutrients that should be included in your diet.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which of the following is not a role of protein in the body?

a)

Builds muscle.

b)

Cools the body.

c)

Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy.

d)

Transports oxygen throughout the body.

28.

The body can survive only a few days without _____ before it becomes dehydrated and cannot cool itself.

a)

vitamins

b)

protein

c)

minerals

d)

water

29.

Which term describes a condition that results from people not eating the right amounts of nutrients?

a)

Undernutrition.

b)

Malnutrition.

c)

Nutrition-dense foods.

d)

Overnutrition.

30.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Fad diets and appetite supplements are healthy approaches to weight loss because they meet the nutritional needs of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

When people focus on the foods they put into their bodies, they are practicing mindful eating.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Which of the following is a healthy food choice?

a)

Eat refined grains rather than whole grains.

b)

Consume empty-calorie foods.

c)

Select foods that are nutrient-dense.

d)

Skip breakfast.

35.

The number of calories a person should eat each day depends only on the person’s level of physical activity.

a)

True

b)

False

36.
Seafood is a type of protein.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
37.

Salt is also known as...

a)

Sugar

b)

Sodium

c)

Lodium

d)

Rodium

38.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of nutrients?

a)
water
b)
fat
c)
fiber
d)
protein
39.

What are the 6 types of nutrients?

a)

Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Vitamins

d)

Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

40.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates