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Nutrition Test Review

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main source of our food?

a)

Plants

b)

Animals

c)

Grains

d)

Protein

2.

What vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

3.

What is the science of food and how the body uses it in health and disease?

a)

Health

b)

Nutrition

c)

Nutrient

d)

Food

4.

What do we get from eating fruits and vegetables?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Water

5.

Which nutrient is essential for muscle repair?

a)

Water

b)

Vitamins

c)

Protein

d)

Grains

6.

What is the main benefit of eating a variety of foods?

a)

To brag to your friends

b)

For taste

c)

It's not important to eat a variety of foods

d)

To ensure a well balanced diet

7.

What is a common symptom of dehydration?

a)

More energy

b)

Headache

c)

Hunger

d)

Anger

8.

Which of these is a benefit of regular physical activity?

a)

Improved mood

b)

More energy

c)

Improved mental health

d)

All of these are benefits of regular physical activity

9.

What is the recommended daily intake of water for high school students?

a)

0-2 cups

b)

2-4 cups

c)

5-7 cups

d)

8-11 cups

10.

What is the benefit of eating whole grains?

a)

Protein

b)

Hydration

c)

Good source of fiber

d)

Energy

11.

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following counts as part of the fruit group?

a)

Canned peaches

b)

100% orange juice

c)

Fresh strawberries

d)

All of the above

13.

About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

a)

One quarter

b)

One half

c)

Three quarters

d)

All of it

14.

Eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruit is good for you.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What color vegetable should you eat the most of?

a)

Orange

b)

Purple

c)

Green

d)

A variety of colors is best

16.

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grain Group.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

What are the 6 nutrient classes?

a)

Carbohydrates, water, fats, vitamins, fruit, vegetables

b)

Fruit, vegetables, salt, water, minerals, protein

c)

Vegetables, water, minerals, protein, dairy, grain

d)

Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and water

18.

Which of the following is NOT listed in the Nutrition label?

a)

The ingredients found in the food

b)

The number of servings per container

c)

The number of calories per serving

d)

The vitamin and mineral content of the food

19.

How many grams of fat should be included per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet?

a)

10-24 grams

b)

25-47 grams

c)

48-65 grams

d)

66-85 grams

20.

How many grams of protein should be included per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet?

a)

20 grams or less

b)

30 grams

c)

40 grams

d)

50 grams or more

21.

Name the 3 Macro Nutrients.

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

All of the above are Macro nutrients

22.

What is the most essential nutrient?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Calories

23.

What is the body's main source of energy?

a)

Water

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Lipids

24.

A __________ is a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Calorie

c)

Nutrient

d)

Cholesterol

25.

How are the ingredients listed?

a)

Alphabetical order

b)

Descending order by weight

c)

Listed by food groups

d)

Increasing order by weight

26.

If someone has more than one serving, what do you have to do with all the information on the nutrition label?

a)

Add by the number of servings

b)

Multiply by the number of servings

c)

Divide by the number of servings

d)

Leave everything the same

27.

On a nutrition label carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are measured in _________?

a)

Milligrams

b)

Cups

c)

Grams

d)

Liters

28.

A current tool that the USDA uses to help put dietary guidelines into action

a)

MyPyramid

b)

MyPlate

c)

DailyPlate

d)

Balanced Meal

29.

The % daily values on food labels are based on a __________ calorie diet

a)

1,500

b)

2,000

c)

2,5000

d)

3,000

30.

Strawberries, grapes and blueberries are all examples of what?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Dairy

d)

Protein

31.

Asparagus, green beans and beats are all examples of what?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Protein

d)

Grains

32.

Milk, cheese and yogurt are all examples of what?

a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetables

c)

Dairy

d)

Protein

33.

Which food is a good source of protein?

a)

Rice

b)

Apple

c)

Chicken

d)

Bread