WorksheetsNutrition 101
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
2.
Which nutrient gives you energy?
a)
calcium
b)
fiber
c)
carbohydrates
3.
Water is extremely important to your health because it
a)
makes us sweat
b)
gives us energy
c)
is vital in all of the bodies major functions
d)
is helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
4.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
5.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
6.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
7.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
8.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit
d)
fish
9.
Which description BEST represents a healthy diet?
a)
Eating only carbohydrates
b)
Eating vegetables
c)
Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and grains.
d)
Eating enough protein (meats)
10.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
11.
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called
a)
metabolism
b)
nutrition
c)
saturation
d)
constipation
12.
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
a)
protecting your nerves
b)
forming your cells
c)
maintaining body temperature
d)
supplying energy for your body's functions
13.
The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called
a)
homeostasis
b)
dehydration
c)
anemia
d)
scurvy
14.
Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
Fats should only make up_______ percent of your daily caloric intake
a)
20-35
b)
0-10
c)
40-50
d)
10-20
16.
Proteins should make up _________ percent of your daily caloric intake.
a)
10-35
b)
20-40
c)
50-60
d)
15-25
17.
Carbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.
a)
20-45
b)
10-25
c)
45-65
d)
30-45
18.
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Proteins
19.
What are they two types of digestion?
a)
water soluble and fat soluble
b)
complete and incomplete
c)
mechanical and chemical
20.
Carbohydrates is the primary source of fuel for the body, what is the secondary source of fuel for the body?
a)
Protein
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
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