WorksheetsNutrition Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What are nutrients?
Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
A shortage of nutrients
The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health
The nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
Fill in the blank: _______ are the nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
What is 'Myplate'?
A type of diet
A visual reminder to help consumers make healthful food choices
A type of exercise
A food pyramid.
Fill in the blank: A food that is _______ has a high amount of nutrients relative to their number of calories.
A) Calorie-dense
B) Nutrient-dense
C) Fat-free
D) Sugar-free
What does 'Overweight' mean?
Weighing more than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type
Weighing less than is healthy
Having a balanced weight
Being underweight.
Fill in the blank: A person is considered _______ if they weigh less than is healthy for their gender, height, age, and body type.
A) Overweight
B) Underweight
C) Average weight
D) Obese
What is 'Body Image'?
The way you see your body
The way others see your body
Your body weight
Your body height.
Fill in the blank: _______ are extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or death.
Diets
Eating disorders
Exercise routines
Healthy habits
Which of the folling is NOT a nutrient
protein
calories
carbyohydrates
fat
What is Nutrient Deficiency?
A shortage of nutrients.
What is Nutrition?
The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health
What are the small building blocks that build up a protein?
Carbohydrates are what?
The starches and sugars found in food.
What is a complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down or use for energy?
Fiber
What is the nutrient that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy?
What type of fat is solid at room temp?
What type of fat is liquid at room temp?
Which kind of fat is formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing?
Trans fatty acid
A waxy, fat-like substance that the body used to build cells and make other substances. What is this called?
What are vitamins?
Compounds that help the body processes.
What are substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly?
Minerals
What is appetite?
Appetite is the desire for food.
What is hunger?
Hunger is the physical need for food.
What are the six main nutrients?
What is Mr. Martinsen's favorite Coffee place?
Starbucks
( I would choose this one )
7 Brew
