WorksheetsNutrition Quest Day 9
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A calorie measures the amount of _______ food provides.
energy
carbohydrates
nutrients
minerals
Which has the most energy per serving?
What type of energy does food have?
heat
chemical
solar (sun)
quick-release
When is the chemical energy of food released and used as fuel in our bodies?
during electrolysis
during combustion
during digestion
during protein synthesis
Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
If we consistently put in more energy into our bodies than we burn, the extra energy will be stored as ____.
starch
fat
protein (muscles)
glucose
1 calorie is scientifically defined as the amount of energy it would take to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of _____ by 1 degree Celsius.
air
water
fire
carbohydrates
What type of individuals typically need MORE calories than the standard recommendation of 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 calories for men? Check all that apply.
pregnant women
athletes
the elderly
office workers
The calorie counts on __________ measure how much energy the food contains, NOT how much energy you can actually get out of it.
the computer
the thermometer
nutrition labels
doctor prescriptions
How can two people eat the same food but get different amounts of calories from the food? Check all that apply.
differences in enzyme (chemical) levels
gut bacteria
intestine length
food preferences
Food is _____. The body burns food to live.
fire
funny
fast
fuel
The calories listed on a nutrition label are per _______.
daily value
container
serving (of food)
gram
True or false: Carbohydrates are the only type of macronutrient that provides energy.
True
False
Food rule: If you can't pronounce some of the ______ listed at the bottom of a nutrition label, or if you're unfamiliar with them, then that food is likely NOT a healthy option.
ingredients
carbohydrates
proteins
vitamins
During photosynthesis, _____ energy is converted into the chemical energy that food has.
oxygen
carbon
solar (sun)
water
