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Nutrition Basics

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name

Class

Date

Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?

Minerals

Vitamins

Fruits

Fiber

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

water

fat

fiber

protein

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....

Fiber

Protein

Minerals

Fat

Proteins are found in...

dried beans, peas, and nuts

milk and eggs

meat, fish, and poultry

All choices are correct

You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.

True

False

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

Carbohydrates

Fats

Water

Minerals

Which food group does bread belong in?

grains

dairy

fruit

vegetable

Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in?

protein

vegetables

fruit

dairy

Which food group does turkey belong in?

dairy

fruit

vegetables

meat/proteins

10.

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called

grams

calories

ounces

pounds

11.

The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are

Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose

Fat, proteins, carbohydrates

Vitamins, minerals, fiber

Protein, water, carbohydrates

12.

The MINIMUM recommended amount of water that should be consumed in a 24hr period is

60 oz

100 oz

64 oz

24 oz

13.

The 5 Food Groups Are: Grains, Fruits, Veggies, Protein, Dairy

True

False

14.

What are these guidelines called?

3 Meals & 3 Snacks a day, eating every 3-4 hrs, having 3 macronutrients per meal (and 2 macronutrients per snack)

Myplate.gov recommendations

The Food Pyramid recommendations

The Rule of 3s recommendations

The FDA’s Recommendations

15.

How many food groups are there ?

16.

A balanced diet is...

A variety of food which keeps us unhealthy

A variety of food which keeps us healthy

A variety of food which is the same colour

A variety of food which stops us from growing

17.

The key to a balanced diet is

the nutrition label

variety

Whole Foods

consistency

18.

______ are a measure of energy.

Macronutrients

Genetics

Calories

Micronutrients

19.

Micronutrients do not provide energy for the body.

True

False

20.

Macronutrients do not provide energy for the body.

True

False

21.

Extra Credit. What was our verse of the week this week?

Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 7:5

1 Peter 5:7

2 Peter 5:7

2 Peter 7:5

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Nutrition Basics

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 10mins

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