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WorksheetsNutrition 9th grade
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 5mins
If you eat too many calories, your body will change the extra calories to this. Fill in the blank.
fat
muscle
water
bone
Because of changes in this chemical process in our bodies, we need fewer calories as we age. What is this process called?
metabolism
photosynthesis
respiration
digestion
This is the term for the number of calories it takes to keep your body functioning if it stays at rest. Fill in the blank: ________
basal metabolic rate
active metabolic rate
resting heart rate
caloric intake
These animals are the world’s biggest producers of milk. Fill in the blank: _______
Cows
Goats
Sheep
Buffalo
Milk and cheese are the best sources of this mineral. Fill in the blank: _______
calcium
iron
potassium
sodium
This fermented dairy product, starting with the letter “Y”, is commonly eaten all over the world. What is it?
yogurt
yeast
yarrow
yam
This type of cheese has holes in it. Fill in the blank: ________
Swiss cheese
Cheddar cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Gouda cheese
Beginning with the letter “E”, this dairy-based beverage is a common drink at Christmas. Fill in the blank: _______
eggnog
espresso
edam
emmental
This fruit juice is the most popular cold breakfast drink in the world. Fill in the blank: ________
Orange juice
Apple juice
Grape juice
Pineapple juice
This meal is eaten later than breakfast but earlier than lunch. Fill in the blank: _______
brunch
dinner
supper
snack
Vitamin B2, also called by this name starting with the letter "R", is part of many breakfast cereals. What is the name?
riboflavin
retinol
resveratrol
rutin
Junk food gives you a lot of these without giving you a lot of nutrition. Fill in the blank: Junk food gives you a lot of _______.
calories
vitamins
minerals
fiber
Women are more likely than men to pull this type of cookie apart before eating it. Fill in the blank: ______
Oreo
Chocolate Chip
Sugar
Peanut Butter
This is the most widely-grown cereal grain in the world.
wheat
rice
corn
barley
Beginning with the letter 'Q', this whole-grain food is very nutritious. Fill in the blank: ________
quinoa
quorn
quiche
quail
An example of a healthy carbohydrate is:
Whole wheat bread
strawberries
brown rice
cinnamon roll
An example of a healthy fat is:
olive oil
vegtable oil
coconut oil
avacados
An example of a food that includes protein:
steak
greek yogurt
quinoa
legumes/beans
What percentage of our daily calories should come from protein?
20
30
40
50
What percentage of our daily calories should come from carbohydrates?
20
30
40
50
What percentage of our daily calories should come from fat?
20
30
40
50
Eating an excess of calories will Not make you gain weight.
True
False
