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WorksheetsNutrition Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Select three foods that are commonly considered to have a positive impact on the body.
Salmon, spinach, and blueberries
Potato chips, soda, and candy
White bread, processed cheese, and fried chicken
Ice cream, donuts, and bacon
Which of the following is a reason why some of your favorite foods might have a negative impact on your body?
They may be high in unhealthy fats, sugars, or additives.
They are always organic and natural.
They provide essential vitamins and minerals only.
They have no effect on your health.
What are nutrients?
Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly
Substances that only provide flavor to food
Chemicals that make food last longer
Substances that only provide color to food
Nutrients enable certain critical bodily functions to occur.
True
False
What type of nutrient is a major source of energy?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin
Sugars are called ______ carbohydrates.
simple
complex
fiber
starch
Starches are called ______ carbohydrates.
complex
simple
refined
soluble
Your body breaks down carbohydrates into ______ to obtain energy.
Protein
Fat
Glucose
Fiber
Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
Broccoli
Candy
Sweet potato
Whole grain bread
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
Candy
Cookies
Broccoli
White Bread
Fiber is a tough complex carbohydrate. Since the body is unable to digest fiber, what might be some health benefits of eating fiber?
It helps regulate digestion and prevent constipation.
It increases blood sugar levels rapidly.
It causes the body to store more fat.
It provides a quick source of energy.
Protein is a nutrient used by the body to build and maintain ______ and tissues.
cells
bones
hormones
vitamins
Protein provides energy when which two nutrients are lacking in the diet?
carbohydrates and fats
vitamins and minerals
water and fiber
calcium and iron
Protein is made up of smaller chemical units called ______.
amino acids
fatty acids
nucleotides
monosaccharides
Which of the following is a high protein food?
Egg
Apple
Bread
Candy
Which of the following is a high protein food?
Red meat
Lettuce
Rice
Banana
Which of the following is a high protein food?
Salmon
Cake
Orange
Pasta
Which of the following is a valuable source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Saturated fats are found primarily in which type of foods?
Plant-based foods
Animal-based foods
Processed foods
Dairy products
Unsaturated fats are found in ________ foods.
plant-based
animal-based
processed
dairy
Which of the following foods is a source of unsaturated fat?
Avocado
Butter
Cheese
Donut
Fill in the blank: Unsaturated fats are commonly found in foods like ________, nuts, and olive oil.
avocado
chicken
cheese
potato
Fill in the blank: Body fat supplies ______ to the body when food is unavailable.
energy
vitamins
water
oxygen
Fill in the blank: Body fat helps regulate body ______.
temperature
pressure
sugar
movement
Vitamins are ______ substances.
organic
inorganic
synthetic
metallic
Vitamins are necessary for normal ______ and development.
growth
color
temperature
weight
Vitamins help regulate various ______ processes.
body
metal
plastic
stone
Fill in the blank: Inorganic elements that come from the earth and are absorbed by plants are called _________.
minerals
vitamins
proteins
carbohydrates
According to the Dietary Guidelines, what is discussed to promote health?
Exercise routines
Establishing eating patterns
Sleep schedules
Work habits
What is a calorie?
A unit of measurement for energy provided by food
A type of vitamin
A mineral found in food
A type of exercise
Calories are burned by performing which of the following?
Only body functions
Only daily activities
Both body functions and daily activities
Neither body functions nor daily activities
Fill in the blank: You can maintain your weight by balancing calories ______ with calories burned throughout the day.
consumed
lost
stored
avoided
Which of the following is an example of a daily activity that burns calories?
Walking to class
Sleeping
Eating
Breathing
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nutrient-dense foods?
Have relatively few calories
Contain a lot of solid fats
Have added sugars
Provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that contribute to adequate nutrient intake
Nutrient-dense foods provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that contribute to adequate ______ intake.
nutrient
calorie
fiber
sugar
