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Nutrition 9th grade

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you eat too many calories, your body will change the extra calories to this. Fill in the blank.

a)

fat

b)

muscle

c)

water

d)

bone

2.

Because of changes in this chemical process in our bodies, we need fewer calories as we age. What is this process called?

a)

metabolism

b)

photosynthesis

c)

respiration

d)

digestion

3.

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: ________

a)

basal metabolic rate

b)

active metabolic rate

c)

resting heart rate

d)

caloric intake

4.

These animals are the world’s biggest producers of milk. Fill in the blank: _______

a)

Cows

b)

Goats

c)

Sheep

d)

Buffalo

5.

Milk and cheese are the best sources of this mineral. Fill in the blank: _______

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

potassium

d)

sodium

6.

This fermented dairy product, starting with the letter “Y”, is commonly eaten all over the world. What is it?

a)

yogurt

b)

yeast

c)

yarrow

d)

yam

7.

This type of cheese has holes in it. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

Swiss cheese

b)

Cheddar cheese

c)

Mozzarella cheese

d)

Gouda cheese

8.

Beginning with the letter “E”, this dairy-based beverage is a common drink at Christmas. Fill in the blank: _______

a)

eggnog

b)

espresso

c)

edam

d)

emmental

9.

This fruit juice is the most popular cold breakfast drink in the world. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

Orange juice

b)

Apple juice

c)

Grape juice

d)

Pineapple juice

10.

This meal is eaten later than breakfast but earlier than lunch. Fill in the blank: _______

a)

brunch

b)

dinner

c)

supper

d)

snack

11.

Vitamin B2, also called by this name starting with the letter "R", is part of many breakfast cereals. What is the name?

a)

riboflavin

b)

retinol

c)

resveratrol

d)

rutin

12.

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 _______.

a)

calories

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fiber

13.

Women are more likely than men to pull this type of cookie apart before eating it. Fill in the blank: ______

a)

Oreo

b)

Chocolate Chip

c)

Sugar

d)

Peanut Butter

14.

This is the most widely-grown cereal grain in the world.

a)

wheat

b)

rice

c)

corn

d)

barley

15.

Beginning with the letter 'Q', this whole-grain food is very nutritious. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

quinoa

b)

quorn

c)

quiche

d)

quail

16.

An example of a healthy carbohydrate is:

a)

Whole wheat bread

b)

strawberries

c)

brown rice

d)

cinnamon roll

17.

An example of a healthy fat is:

a)

olive oil

b)

vegtable oil

c)

coconut oil

d)

avacados

18.

An example of a food that includes protein:

a)

steak

b)

greek yogurt

c)

quinoa

d)

legumes/beans

19.

What percentage of our daily calories should come from protein?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

40

d)

50

20.

What percentage of our daily calories should come from carbohydrates?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

40

d)

50

21.

What percentage of our daily calories should come from fat?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

40

d)

50

22.

Eating an excess of calories will Not make you gain weight.

a)

True

b)

False