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WorksheetsUnit 5 Nutrition
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 31mins
The definition of a calorie is___________
how much fat a food has
the energy value of food
a nutrient in food
the oxygen count of food
According to the following food label, if you ate about 24 chips you would be consuming______ calories
160
1200
320
If you were to eat this entire bag of chips, you would be consuming (a) grams from fat.
Which type of fat can be beneficial to your health?
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Trans-Fats
Sodium- Too much sodium causes ___________________.
high blood pressure
diabetes
cancer
acid reflux
High _________________ is bad because it clogs arteries and leads to heart attacks and strokes.
cholesterol
protein
amino acid
carbohydrate
According to the MyPlate government recommendations, the largest portion of your plate should consist of vegetables.
True
False
The five food groups according to the MyPlate government recommendations are:
1. Fruit
2. Vegetables
3. Meats
4. Dairy
5. Proteins
True
False
Red meats would be an example from which food group?
Fruit
Vegetables
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Whole wheat bread would be an example from which food group?
Fruit
Vegetables
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Your bones need ______________________. Lack of it can lead to osteoporosis.
calcium
sodium
glucose
fiber
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
nutrition
nutrients
calorie
exercise
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
Which of the following does not affect how you pick your food?
family
friends
advertisements
money
mascots
Body's preferred source of energy comes from..
protein
fats
dairy
carbs
Which of the following is NOT an example of a protein
nuts
fish
meat
eggs
all are examples
Which nutrient helps to build muscle?
vegetables
fats
carbs
protein
Give reasons why drinking water is essential to your health.
Which food option is more beneficial to a balanced diet? Explain why.
300 Calories of pasta or 300 Calories of potato chips.
Why is it important to eat breakfast?
Compared to other countries, the United States has..
healthier restaurants
larger portion sizes
smaller drink sizes at restaurants
When you eat an excess amount of carbs, what does your body do with the leftovers?
expels it as waste
stores it as fat
uses everything for energy
Using what you saw in Super Size Me, explain whether or not you would eat at fast food restaurants.
Milk and cheese are examples of (a) fat
Most fast foods and snake foods are examples of (a) fat.
Olive oil and Avocados are examples of (a) fat.
The nutrient category for Celery is?
Vitamins
Fats
Water
Protein
What nutrient category are noodles in?
Carbs
Minerals
Fats
Vitamins
What nutrient Category are oranges in?
Minerals
Water
Protein
Vitamins
What nutrient category is steak in?
Minerlals
Protein
Carbs
Water
What Nutrient Category is an avocado in?
Protein
Vitamins
Fats
Minerals
What nutrient category is milk from?
Protein
Minerals
Carbs
Water
