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Mastery Check - Nutrition

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sophia is learning about healthy eating habits in her health class. Her teacher introduces a concept that shows how to include all five food groups in a meal. What is this concept called?

a)

A type of plate used for serving food

b)

The name of a popular restaurant

c)

The US government plan that shows how to include all five food groups in a meal

d)

A type of cooking utensil

2.

During a science class, Elijah asked, 'What are nutrients?'

a)

The number of calories in a food item

b)

The taste and flavor of a food

c)

Substances in food that provide energy and structure to the body

d)

The size of a food portion

3.

Sophia is learning about how her body processes food. She wants to know what metabolism is.

a)

The process of cooking food

b)

The size of a meal

c)

All of the chemical reactions that occur within our bodies, controlling how effectively our bodies break down macronutrients

d)

The time it takes to eat a meal

4.

Avery is trying to improve her diet and wants to understand what "balance" means in the context of nutrition. What should she focus on?

a)

To eat a variety of foods from different food groups, providing a wide range of beneficial nutrients

b)

To only eat processed foods

c)

To eat a lot of sweets

d)

To skip meals regularly

5.

Why is Priya, who eats three meals a day, not necessarily well-nourished?

a)

Because Priya doesn't eat enough

b)

Because being well-nourished involves getting the right nutrients for optimal health

c)

Because Priya eats too much

d)

Because Priya only eats processed foods

6.

Ethan is learning about nutrition in his health class. His teacher asks, 'What are macronutrients?'

a)

Substances in food that help the body grow and develop

b)

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that provide calories for energy

c)

Vitamins and minerals

d)

Ultra-processed foods

7.

Emma is trying to improve her diet and is considering whether to choose whole foods or ultra-processed foods. Why might she prefer whole foods?

a)

Whole foods provide a variety of nutrients and are less processed, while ultra-processed foods are often low in nutrition (empty calories)

b)

Ultra-processed foods taste better

c)

Whole foods have fewer calories

d)

Ultra-processed foods are easier to prepare

8.

During a nutrition class, Abigail was asked how the food groups in MyPlate are categorized. What should she answer?

a)

By color

b)

By size

c)

By the main nutrients they contain

d)

By alphabetical order

9.

Priya is a teenager who is learning about nutrition. Why is it important for her to eat from all food groups every day?

a)

To gain weight

b)

To avoid growth and change

c)

Because growth and change occur until adulthood, and the nutrients in these foods are essential

d)

To follow a trend

10.

Aiden has been avoiding eating vegetables, fruits, and dairy products for a while. What can happen to him as a result?

a)

Improved health

b)

Weight loss

c)

Serious health problems

d)

Better energy levels