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WorksheetsNutrition and Nutrients Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following nutrients is the major source of energy for the body and can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
What is the main difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are found in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are found in plant-based foods and are liquid at room temperature.
Saturated fats are found in plant-based foods and are liquid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are found in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature.
Saturated fats are a type of vitamin, while unsaturated fats are a type of mineral.
Saturated fats are only found in dairy products, while unsaturated fats are only found in fruits.
Which type of vitamin dissolves in the body’s fats and can be stored for later use?
Fat-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Dietary fiber
Glucose
Why is dietary fiber important for health, even though it cannot be completely digested?
It has many health benefits.
It provides energy for the brain.
It is a type of protein.
It dissolves in water.
A student wants to maintain healthy skin and help their body release energy. Which nutrient should they focus on including in their diet?
Vitamins
Added sugars
Trans fat
Calories
Which of the following best describes "empty calories"?
Units of energy that supply few or no nutrients to the body
Foods that provide vitamins and minerals
Substances added to food to change flavor
Illnesses transmitted by food
What is the main purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
To provide recommendations for establishing eating patterns to promote health
To list all food allergies
To explain how to cook food safely
To describe the process of genetic engineering
Which of the following is an example of a foodborne infection?
Illness caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites when food is handled improperly
Illness caused by eating too many empty calories
Illness caused by food preferences
Illness caused by food additives
How does "malnutrition" occur according to the definitions provided?
When a person does not get or properly absorb the recommended amounts of essential nutrients
When a person eats too many nutrient-dense foods
When a person prefers certain foods over others
When a person eats genetically modified organisms
Imagine a new food product is introduced and is labeled as "generally recognized as safe (GRAS)" by the FDA. What does this mean for consumers?
The food is proven by the FDA to be safe for consumption
The food contains only empty calories
The food is genetically modified
The food is likely to cause foodborne illness
Which of the following best describes the term "organic" as used in food labeling?
Produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals
Contains added sugars and preservatives
Grown only in greenhouses
Made from genetically modified organisms
What is the main purpose of a Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods?
To provide recipes for healthy meals
To give information about serving size, calories, nutrients, and daily values
To advertise the brand of the food
To list the price of the product
If a person keeps a daily record of what they eat to track eating patterns and calorie intake, what is this record called?
Food diary
Fad diet
Metabolism chart
Body composition log
A student wants to determine if their weight is healthy for their height. Which tool should they use, and what is the formula?
Body mass index (BMI); BMI = weight(lbs)/height(in)2×703
Food diary; Food diary = calories / days × 100
Metabolism rate; Metabolism = energy / time × 10
Body composition; Body composition = fat / muscle × 50
Explain why fad diets might not be a healthy long-term solution for weight loss. Use reasoning based on the definition provided.
They often cut out important food groups and may not provide balanced nutrition.
They are always recommended by doctors.
They focus on slow and steady weight loss.
They encourage eating a variety of foods.
