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Unit 2: Nutrition Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a substance in food that provides energy or helps with body processes.

a)

Nutrient

b)

Vitamin

c)

Mineral

d)

Carbohydrate

2.

Fill in the blank: _______ are nutrients needed in large amounts: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

a)

Macronutrients

b)

Micronutrients

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

3.

Fill in the blank: _______ are nutrients needed in small amounts: vitamins and minerals.

a)

Micronutrients

b)

Macronutrients

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

4.

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides to the body.

a)

Calorie

b)

Joule

c)

Watt

d)

Newton

5.

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process by which the body converts food into energy.

a)

Metabolism

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Digestion

d)

Respiration

6.

Fill in the blank: _______ are the body's main source of energy, found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

7.

Fill in the blank: _______ are sugars that provide quick energy, such as glucose and fructose.

a)

Simple Carbohydrates

b)

Complex Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats

8.

Fill in the blank: _______ are starches and fiber that provide long-lasting energy, found in whole grains and vegetables.

a)

Complex Carbohydrates

b)

Simple Sugars

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats

9.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a macronutrient that helps build and repair body tissues, found in meat, beans, and dairy.

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamin

10.

Fill in the blank: _______ are the building blocks of protein that must be obtained from food.

a)

Essential Amino Acids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

11.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a macronutrient that provides long-term energy storage and supports cell function.

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

12.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of fat mostly found in animal products, associated with increased cholesterol levels.

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Polyunsaturated Fat

13.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a healthier type of fat found in plant-based oils, nuts, and fish.

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

d)

Cholesterol

14.

Fill in the blank: _______ is an unhealthy fat found in processed and fried foods that increases heart disease risk.

a)

Trans Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Monounsaturated Fat

d)

Polyunsaturated Fat

15.

Fill in the blank: ______ are organic compounds that help regulate body processes, such as vitamin C and vitamin D.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

16.

Fill in the blank: ______ are inorganic elements needed for body functions, such as calcium for bones and iron for blood.

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

17.

Fill in the blank: ______ are minerals like sodium, potassium, and chloride that help maintain fluid balance.

a)

Electrolytes

b)

Vitamins

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

18.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of carbohydrate that aids digestion and helps prevent constipation.

a)

Fiber

b)

Sugar

c)

Starch

d)

Glucose

19.

Fill in the blank: ______ is essential for all body functions, including temperature regulation and digestion.

a)

Water

b)

Air

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

20.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of fat found in the blood; too much can increase the risk of heart disease.

a)

Cholesterol

b)

Glucose

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin C

21.

Fill in the blank: ______ foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients with relatively few calories.

a)

Nutrient-Dense Foods

b)

High-Calorie Foods

c)

Processed Foods

d)

Junk Foods

22.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the standardized amount of food listed on a nutrition label.

a)

Serving Size

b)

Calorie Count

c)

Daily Value

d)

Nutrient Content

23.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a panel on food packaging that provides nutritional information.

a)

Food Label

b)

Nutrition Chart

c)

Calorie Counter

d)

Dietary Guide

24.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the percentage of a nutrient provided in one serving of food, based on daily recommended amounts.

a)

Daily Value (%DV)

b)

Caloric Intake

c)

Nutrient Density

d)

Serving Size