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Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Fats found in food like olive oil, peanut oil, and canola oil. This fat is necessary to help the body build stronger cells.

a)

monounsaturated

b)

trans fats

2.

Fat found in processed foods like margarine and shortenings. These hydrogenated fats increase the bad cholesterol level.

a)

saturated

b)

arteries

c)

trans fats

3.

The top number on a blood pressure reading.

a)

diastolic

b)

systolic

c)

lycopene

4.

The bottom number on a blood pressure reading.

a)

diastolic

b)

glucose

c)

systolic

5.

Both LDL, which is "bad" cholesterol, and HDL, which is "good" cholesterol.

a)

lipoproteins

b)

fiber

6.

Fats that travel in the blood stream

a)

trans fat

b)

triglycerides

7.

Too much of this in the blood forms deposits on the walls of the arteries.

a)

cholesterol

b)

carbohydrates

8.

Occurs when the level of glucose in the blood is too high, indicating glucose in not getting to the cells.

a)

hypertension

b)

diabetes

c)

antioxidant

9.

The blood pressure reading when the heart is resting

a)

diastolic

b)

systolic

10.

The blood pressure reading when the heart is pumping.

a)

diastolic

b)

systolic

11.

If there is too much cholesterol in the blood, these often become clogged with fat deposits.

a)

triglycerides

b)

arteries

12.

These small fat particles are one of the fats in the blood.

a)

triglycerides

b)

arteries

13.

A fatty substance carried in the blood stream.

a)

cholesterol

b)

chromosomes

14.

The test for this is to check the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

a)

cholesterol

b)

diabetes

15.

This food is an important source of energy, but if your diet contains too much, you will likely become overweight.

a)

fat

b)

fiber

16.

This food in the diet adds bulk, but has no food value.

a)

fiber

b)

sugar

17.

This is found in fruits, vegetables, and grains and provides vitamins and bulk in the diet

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

18.

This is found in eggs, milk, and meat and is important in building muscle'

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

19.

This type of fat is considered beneficial for heart health and is found in fish.

a)

saturated fat

b)

omega-3 fatty acids

20.

Which type of fat is considered healthier than others?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Monounsaturated Fats