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WorksheetsMr. Aragon Week 8 Health Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is nutrient density?
A measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy it provides
The amount of sugar in a food
A measure of how much a food weighs
The number of calories in a food
Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-dense food?
Soda
Candy
French fries
Fresh fruit
Infants need a lot of fat to support the development of their what?
Bones
Brain
Muscles
Eyesight
Which group of people needs a lot of energy and nutrients to support their growth?
Infants
Adults
Children and teens
Senior citizens
Which nutrients are especially important for children and teens to build strong bones and have healthy blood?
Fat and B vitamins
Calcium and iron
Vitamin C and protein
Water and sugar
What is a recommended "smart food swap" to reduce fat intake?
Choosing a hamburger instead of a salad
Swapping water for soda
Choosing grilled or baked foods instead of fried foods
Eating candy instead of fruit
Why do athletes need more carbohydrates?
To repair tissue
To fuel their muscles
To prevent disease
To build strong bones
What is a key focus for adults when it comes to their diet?
Getting enough fat for brain development
Supporting growth with lots of energy
Preventing disease
Getting extra calcium for bones
Which of the following is a healthy food swap?
Choosing soda over water
Eating fresh fruit instead of candy
Eating fried chicken instead of grilled chicken
Swapping an apple for a bag of chips
Pregnant women need more of almost every nutrient, especially which two?
Fat and carbohydrates
Protein and water
Calcium and iron
Vitamin C and B vitamins
According to the notes, what is the best swap for soda?
Fruit juice
Milk
Water
Coffee
The notes state that our nutritional needs do what as we age?
They stay the same
They change throughout our lives
They become less important
They only change if you are an athlete
To get all the essential nutrients, vegetarians need to carefully plan their meals to make sure they get which nutrients?
Calcium, vitamin A, and fat
Protein, carbohydrates, and water
Iron, zinc, and B12
Sugar, sodium, and fat
Foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories are considered nutrient-dense.
True
False
It is important for vegetarians to carefully plan their meals to get all the essential nutrients.
True
False
Infants need a lot of fat to help with brain development.
True
False
Athletes need extra protein to repair tissue.
True
False
Our nutritional needs stay the same our entire lives.
True
False
Adults should focus on their diet to help prevent chronic disease.
True
False
A good food swap for candy is a piece of fresh fruit.
True
False
Pregnant women need more of almost every nutrient.
True
False
Children and teens need a lot of energy and nutrients to support their growth.
True
False
Nutrient density is a measure of the calories in food.
True
False
A good food swap for fried chicken is baked chicken.
True
False
The notes say that athletes need more calories from carbohydrates to fuel their muscles.
True
False
