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Nutrition For You

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which food group provides the body with energy?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

2.

Which nutrient is important for building and repairing body tissues?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fiber

d)

Protein

3.

Which vitamin is important for healthy vision?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

4.

Which mineral is important for strong bones and teeth?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

5.

Which eating habit is considered healthy?

a)

Eating excessive amounts of sugar

b)

Skipping meals

c)

Eating only junk food

d)

Consuming a balanced diet

6.

Which food group should be consumed in the smallest amount?

a)

Dairy products

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats and oils

7.

Which nutrient is important for carrying oxygen in the blood?

a)

calcium

b)

fiber

c)

iron

d)

vitamin C

8.

Which vitamin is important for a healthy immune system?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin C

9.

Which food label information should be checked for the amount of salt in a product?

a)

Protein

b)

Sodium

c)

Calories

d)

Fat

10.

Which food group should be consumed in the largest amount?

a)

meat and poultry

b)

fruits and vegetables

c)

grains

d)

dairy products

11.

Which nutrient is important for digestion?

a)

Protein

b)

Fiber

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

12.

Which food group is a good source of dietary fiber?

a)

Meat and poultry

b)

Fruits and vegetables

c)

Dairy products

d)

Fats and oils

13.

The science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food

a)

Nutrition

b)

Food

c)

Water

d)

Healthy Eating

14.

Which of the following is not a source of protein?

a)

Beans

b)

Eggs

c)

Chicken

d)

Apple

15.

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Lactose

c)

Cellulose

d)

Fructose

16.

How do macronutrients differ from micronutrients in terms of quantity needed?

a)

Macronutrients are needed in smaller quantities

b)

Micronutrients are needed in larger quantities

c)

Macronutrients are needed in larger quantities

d)

Both are needed in equal quantities

17.
Half of your plate should be:
a)
Fruits and Vegetables
b)
Protein
c)
Grains
d)
Dairy
18.
Half of your grains should be
a)
White bread
b)
whole grains
c)
donuts
d)
bagels
19.
Building a healthy plate can help you avoid:
a)
Obesity
b)
Diabetes
c)
Reduce risk of Heart disease
d)
All
20.
Peanut butter is found in which food group?
a)
Fruits
b)
Grains
c)
Dairy
d)
Protein
21.

Why should we eat more fruits & vegetables?

a)

They are full of nutrients & fiber

b)

They look good on your plate

c)

They cost less money

d)

They taste better than other foods

22.

Which of the following include components of healthy eating styles: (Check all that apply)

a)

All food and beverage choices matter

b)

Read nutrition labels

c)

Eat what looks appetizing to you. 

d)

Determine correct portion sizes

23.

What are the 3 macronutrients?

a)

Vitamins, Carbohydrates, and Fats

b)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

c)

Jogging, Stretching, and Swimming

d)

Vitamins and Minerals

24.

What are the main roles of fats?

a)

Build and repair cells, tissues and organs

b)

Provide our first source of energy

c)

To keep body warm, help absorb vitamins, source of stored energy

d)

Help the body systems function, protect from illness

25.

Why do we want to keep trans fats to 0 grams in our foods?

a)

They make us feel cold

b)

They significantly increase our risk of heart disease

c)

They are too expensive

d)

They expire quickly