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WorksheetsNutrition Unit - Developing a Healthy Body
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the study of structure, functions, disorders, and diseases of the digestive system?
Oncology
Gastroenterology
Genealogy
Neurology
How many functions does the digestive system have?
Four
Two
Three
One
The initial process of food begins in your mouth, what is this called?
Physical process
Chemical process
Digestive process
Learning process
Developing a Healthy Body: 4. Provides energy:
Water
Minerals
Fats
Carbohydrates
Developing a Healthy Body: 5. Provides a medium for chemical reactions and transport of materials:
Water
Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins
Necessary for growth and body functions:
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
Developing a Healthy Body: 7. Provides energy and raw materials to build tissue:
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Water
This regulates body functions and provide materials for bone and teeth construction and muscle contraction:
Minerals
Proteins
Water
Fats
Provides raw materials to build tissues:
Water
Minerals
Proteins
Carbohydrates
What is the minimum glasses of water you should drink every day?
Two
Four
Six
Eight
Insufficient water may cause? Circle all that apply
Irritability
Headaches
Dry feces
Tooth decay
Which foods contain 90% water? Circle all that apply
Tomato
Watermelon
Orange
Celery
What is the correct serving for Fruits?
6-8oz
5-6oz
1.5-2 cups
3 cups
What is the correcting serving for Grains?
3 cups
6-8oz
2.5-3 cups
5-6.5oz
What is the correct serving for Protein?
5-6.5oz
6-8oz
1.5-2 cups
3 cups
What diet is the cycle of losing, gaining, losing, and gaining weight.
Keto Diet
Yo-yo Diet
Fad Diet
Adkins Diet
What is Sodium? Circle all that apply
A mineral
Essential nutrient
A fruit
Poison
Sodium is involved in the function of both:
Making food
Nerve impulses
Muscles
Dehydration
Eating too much sodium can cause?
Cavities
High blood pressure
Arthritis
Hearing loss
All of us should have no more than 2300mg of sodium in a day. How many teaspoons does that equal?
3 teaspoons
5 teaspoons
23 teaspoons
1 teaspoon
Bone mass slowly declines after what age?
25
35
46
55
What is Osteoporosis? Circle all that apply
Brittle bones due to loss of calcium
A disease that weakens bones
Heart failure
Muscle loss
MyPlate recommends how many cups of dairy per day?
3 cups
4 cups
5 cups
6 cups
What is fiber? Circle all that apply
Threads in clothing
Non-digestible part of plant food
Vitamins
Important for maintaining good health
Why is Fiber important? Circle all that apply
Helps prevent some diseases
Helps maintain healthy body weight
Promotes healthy digestive system
Holds clothing together
“Heart Healthy”
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber
Found in peas, beans, and apples.
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber
Found in whole wheat products
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber
Which of the following can Fiber NOT prevent?
Heart disease
Obesity
Lung Cancer
Diverticulitis
How much fiber do females (9-50 years old) need on a daily basis?
14 grams
25 grams
38 grams
10 grams
Increasing fiber too fast can cause? Circle all that apply
Abdominal cramping
Headaches
Dehydration
Gas
Solid fats and added sugars contribute to an average of what percent of daily calories?
10%
17%
43%
35%
Which type of fat is found in pre-packaged snacks?
Saturated
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