WorksheetsNutrition Unit Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The study of food and how it affects the health and growth of the body
a)
Nutrition
b)
Fitness
c)
Diet
2.
Compounds in food that are needed by the body to properly function and maintain health
a)
Nutrients
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vegetables
3.
What are the 6 Essential Nutrients
a)
Calcium, Fruit, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
b)
Carbohydrates, Fiber, Protein, Vegetables, Minerals, Water
c)
Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
4.
Check off ALL THREE Macronutrients
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
Minerals
e)
Fruits
5.
Check off THE TWO Micronutrients
a)
Vitamins
b)
Proteins
c)
Grains
d)
Minerals
6.
What is the difference between Macronutrients and Micronutrients (Hint: Think about the Prefixes of the words)
a)
Macronutrients are needed in large amounts. Micronutrients are needed in small amounts.
b)
All 3 Macronutrients are found in the vegetable food group, Micronutrients are not.
c)
Macronutrients do not provide you with any calories, Micronutrients do provide calories.
7.
The main nutrient used to grow, maintain and repair body tissue is?
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Protein
8.
Which nutrient is the body's number one source of energy
a)
Minerals
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Water
9.
Which nutrient provides cushion and insulation in the body?
a)
Fats
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
10.
What is a complex carbohydrate?
a)
Provides you with long-lasting energy
b)
Provides you with short bursts of energy
c)
Provides you a small amount of fiber
11.
Water is
a)
The only nutrient that every living thing must have. Helps to regulate body temperature
b)
A nutrient that you need in very small amounts per day
c)
Never found in fruits and vegetables
12.
An unhealthy fat that raises blood cholesterol levels
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Saturated Fat
13.
What is a complete protein?
a)
A food that contains all 20 Amino Acids needed for good health
b)
A food that contains the 9 Amino Acids which your body can't produce on it's own
c)
A food that contains 25 grams of protein or more
14.
A mineral that supports bone and teeth health. Found in high amounts in Cow's Milk.
a)
Iron
b)
Calcium
c)
Potassium
15.
Vitamin that supports a healthy immune system. It is found in high amounts in oranges and many other fruits.
a)
Vitamin P
b)
Vitamin C
c)
Vitamin O
16.
The building blocks for protein are known as:
a)
Nutrients
b)
Food Groups
c)
Amino Acids
17.
A unit of measure for energy provided by food
a)
Fat
b)
Calorie
c)
Sugar
18.
Complex carbohydrates can be found in:
a)
White bread
b)
Sugary foods
c)
Brown Rice
19.
This essential vitamin can be absorbed from the sun and is also commonly fortified into foods:
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin K
20.
All fats you eat are bad for you:
a)
True
b)
False
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