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Food and Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Protein

2.

The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.

a)

Metabolism

b)

Absorption

c)

Digestion

d)

Fermentation

3.

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?

a)

to provide all the nutrients you need

b)

to make meals more interesting

c)

to reduce food costs

d)

to avoid food allergies

4.

Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

a)

Minerals

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates

5.

A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Diet

c)

Meal Plan

d)

Food Pyramid

6.

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Blood

c)

Water

d)

Carbon Dioxide

7.

The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

a)

Joules

b)

Calories

c)

Watts

d)

Kilojoules

8.

A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

9.

What food group is the above food in? Options: Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy, Grain

a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetable

c)

Dairy

d)

Grain

10.

What food group is the above food in?

a)

Fruits

b)

Grains

c)

Dairy

d)

Proteins

11.

Which of the following is true about most fast foods?

a)

They are low in nutrient density

b)

They are high in fat and calories

c)

They are low in vitamins and minerals

d)

All of the above

12.

What food group is the above food in?

a)

Fruit

b)

Grain

c)

Vegetable

d)

Dairy

13.

When you don't drink enough water you can become: silly, hyper, intoxicated, dehydrated

a)

silly

b)

hyper

c)

intoxicated

d)

dehydrated

14.

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 Vegetables

15.

What food group is missing from this plate? Options: Grains, Dairy, Protein

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Nuts

d)

Sweets

16.

About how many calories should a kid your age have each day?

a)

1,500

b)

1,800

c)

2,000

d)

2,500

17.

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium

a)

Vitamins

b)

Proteins

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

18.

Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

19.

What food group is the above food in?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

20.

What food group supplies a large amount of protein?

a)

Dairy

b)

Fruit

c)

Meats

d)

Vegetables