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Nutrition Quest Day 9

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A calorie measures the amount of _______ food provides.

a)

energy

b)

carbohydrates

c)

nutrients

d)

minerals

2.

Which has the most energy per serving?

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

What type of energy does food have?

a)

heat

b)

chemical

c)

solar (sun)

d)

quick-release

4.

When is the chemical energy of food released and used as fuel in our bodies?

a)

during electrolysis

b)

during combustion

c)

during digestion

d)

during protein synthesis

5.

Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

6.

If we consistently put in more energy into our bodies than we burn, the extra energy will be stored as ____.

a)

starch

b)

fat

c)

protein (muscles)

d)

glucose

7.

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.

a)

air

b)

water

c)

fire

d)

carbohydrates

8.

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.

a)

pregnant women

b)

athletes

c)

the elderly

d)

office workers

9.

The calorie counts on __________ measure how much energy the food contains, NOT how much energy you can actually get out of it.

a)

the computer

b)

the thermometer

c)

nutrition labels

d)

doctor prescriptions

10.

How can two people eat the same food but get different amounts of calories from the food? Check all that apply.

a)

differences in enzyme (chemical) levels

b)

gut bacteria

c)

intestine length

d)

food preferences

11.

Food is _____. The body burns food to live.

a)

fire

b)

funny

c)

fast

d)

fuel

12.

The calories listed on a nutrition label are per _______.

a)

daily value

b)

container

c)

serving (of food)

d)

gram

13.

True or false: Carbohydrates are the only type of macronutrient that provides energy.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

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.

a)

ingredients

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

15.

During photosynthesis, _____ energy is converted into the chemical energy that food has.

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon

c)

solar (sun)

d)

water