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Nutrition Unit - Developing a Healthy Body

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the study of structure, functions, disorders, and diseases of the digestive system?

a)

Oncology

b)

Gastroenterology

c)

Genealogy

d)

Neurology

2.

How many functions does the digestive system have?

a)

Four

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

One

3.

The initial process of food begins in your mouth, what is this called?

a)

Physical process

b)

Chemical process

c)

Digestive process

d)

Learning process

4.

Developing a Healthy Body: 4. Provides energy:

a)

Water

b)

Minerals

c)

Fats

d)

Carbohydrates

5.

Developing a Healthy Body: 5. Provides a medium for chemical reactions and transport of materials:

a)

Water

b)

Minerals

c)

Vitamins

d)

Proteins

6.

Necessary for growth and body functions:

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

7.

Developing a Healthy Body: 7. Provides energy and raw materials to build tissue:

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Water

8.

This regulates body functions and provide materials for bone and teeth construction and muscle contraction:

a)

Minerals

b)

Proteins

c)

Water

d)

Fats

9.

Provides raw materials to build tissues:

a)

Water

b)

Minerals

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

10.

What is the minimum glasses of water you should drink every day?

a)

Two

b)

Four

c)

Six

d)

Eight

11.

Insufficient water may cause? Circle all that apply

a)

Irritability

b)

Headaches

c)

Dry feces

d)

Tooth decay

12.

Which foods contain 90% water? Circle all that apply

a)

Tomato

b)

Watermelon

c)

Orange

d)

Celery

13.

What is the correct serving for Fruits?

a)

6-8oz

b)

5-6oz

c)

1.5-2 cups

d)

3 cups

14.

What is the correcting serving for Grains?

a)

3 cups

b)

6-8oz

c)

2.5-3 cups

d)

5-6.5oz

15.

What is the correct serving for Protein?

a)

5-6.5oz

b)

6-8oz

c)

1.5-2 cups

d)

3 cups

16.

What diet is the cycle of losing, gaining, losing, and gaining weight.

a)

Keto Diet

b)

Yo-yo Diet

c)

Fad Diet

d)

Adkins Diet

17.

What is Sodium? Circle all that apply

a)

A mineral

b)

Essential nutrient

c)

A fruit

d)

Poison

18.

Sodium is involved in the function of both:

a)

Making food

b)

Nerve impulses

c)

Muscles

d)

Dehydration

19.

Eating too much sodium can cause?

a)

Cavities

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Arthritis

d)

Hearing loss

20.

All of us should have no more than 2300mg of sodium in a day. How many teaspoons does that equal?

a)

3 teaspoons

b)

5 teaspoons

c)

23 teaspoons

d)

1 teaspoon

21.

Bone mass slowly declines after what age?

a)

25

b)

35

c)

46

d)

55

22.

What is Osteoporosis? Circle all that apply

a)

Brittle bones due to loss of calcium

b)

A disease that weakens bones

c)

Heart failure

d)

Muscle loss

23.

MyPlate recommends how many cups of dairy per day?

a)

3 cups

b)

4 cups

c)

5 cups

d)

6 cups

24.

What is fiber? Circle all that apply

a)

Threads in clothing

b)

Non-digestible part of plant food

c)

Vitamins

d)

Important for maintaining good health

25.

Why is Fiber important? Circle all that apply

a)

Helps prevent some diseases

b)

Helps maintain healthy body weight

c)

Promotes healthy digestive system

d)

Holds clothing together

26.

“Heart Healthy”

a)

Insoluble Fiber

b)

Soluble Fiber

27.

Found in peas, beans, and apples.

a)

Insoluble Fiber

b)

Soluble Fiber

28.

Found in whole wheat products

a)

Insoluble Fiber

b)

Soluble Fiber

29.

Which of the following can Fiber NOT prevent?

a)

Heart disease

b)

Obesity

c)

Lung Cancer

d)

Diverticulitis

30.

How much fiber do females (9-50 years old) need on a daily basis?

a)

14 grams

b)

25 grams

c)

38 grams

d)

10 grams

31.

Increasing fiber too fast can cause? Circle all that apply

a)

Abdominal cramping

b)

Headaches

c)

Dehydration

d)

Gas

32.

Solid fats and added sugars contribute to an average of what percent of daily calories?

a)

10%

b)

17%

c)

43%

d)

35%

33.

Which type of fat is found in pre-packaged snacks?

a)

Saturated

b)

Trans