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WorksheetsFood Choices and Amino Acids
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 48mins
Hunger is:
A physical need for food
a feeling of fullness after eating
a psychological condition related to stress
a craving for sweets only
People's food choices are NOT affected by:
culture and ethnic background
convenience
hunger
family and friends
How many amino acids are there?
5
8
12
20
How many essential amino acids are there?
5
9
11
14
Why are essential amino acids considered essential?
they are not found in foods
they are not made by our body
all make up incomplete proteins
they are made by the body
Fats are a type of:
lipid
mineral
vitamin
protein
Fat-soluble vitamins:
do not build up in the body
are moved through the body on fat molecules
are moved through the body on water molecules
pass easily into the bloodstream
Saturated fats are:
solid at room temperature
liquid at room temperature
thought to be more healthy than vegetable oils
to be a good source of fat
The body's most essential nutrient is:
carbohydrates
vitamins
water
protein
Which of the following is NOT a food group?
bread, cereal, pasta and rice
fruits and vegetables
milk, yogurt and cheese
fats, oils and sweets
What do food additives do to food?
added to food to produce a desired effect
help build and maintain body cells and tissues
reacts to substances in food
measure energy
Nutrition is:
substances the body cannot make on its own
substances added to produce a desired effect
starches and sugars in food
the process by which the body takes in and uses food
The process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens
calories
pasteurization
carbonation
fiber
Units of heat used to measure energy:
minerals
vitamins
nutrition
calories
Fiber cannot be digested
true
false
Most food labels list the ingredients by weight in descending order:
true
false
Skipping meals is a good way to cut excess calories from your diet
true
false
An excess build-up of water-soluble vitamins in your body can be toxic:
true
false
Fish, meat and eggs are good sources of carbohydrates:
true
false
Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that can build up in your arteries:
true
false
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues in the body?
Fats
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Protein
Which food group is a good source of dietary fiber?
Fruits and vegetables
Oils and fats
Meat and poultry
Dairy products
Which nutrient helps regulate body temperature and cushions organs?
Protein
Fat
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Which of the following is a source of complete protein?
Broccoli
Rice
Beans
Eggs
Which vitamin is primarily found in citrus fruits and helps boost immunity?
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Which mineral is important for strong bones and teeth?
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Iron
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Whole grains are a good source of which nutrient?
Saturated fat
Vitamin C
Cholesterol
Dietary fiber
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?
Building and repairing tissues
Transporting oxygen in the blood
Providing energy
Regulating body temperature
Which of the following foods is highest in saturated fat?
Almonds
Chicken breast
Olive oil
Butter
Which mineral is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood?
Magnesium
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Which vitamin is essential for healthy vision and skin?
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin E
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Regulate hormones
Provide energy
Build muscle tissue
Absorb minerals
Which mineral is important for strong bones and teeth?
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Iron
vitamins are organic
true
false
minerals are organic
true
false
Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
