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WorksheetsNutrition Vocabulary Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides to the body.
Calorie
Joule
Watt
Newton
Fill in the blank: _______ are starches and fiber that provide long-lasting energy, found in whole grains and vegetables.
Complex Carbohydrates
Simple Sugars
Proteins
Fats
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a substance in food that provides energy or helps with body processes.
Nutrient
Vitamin
Mineral
Carbohydrate
Fill in the blank: _______ are nutrients needed in large amounts: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Fill in the blank: ______ is essential for all body functions, including temperature regulation and digestion.
Water
Air
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fill in the blank: _______ are the building blocks of protein that must be obtained from food.
Essential Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of fat mostly found in animal products, associated with increased cholesterol levels.
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
Polyunsaturated Fat
Fill in the blank: ______ are minerals like sodium, potassium, and chloride that help maintain fluid balance.
Electrolytes
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fill in the blank: _______ are the body's main source of energy, found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Fill in the blank: _______ is a macronutrient that helps build and repair body tissues, found in meat, beans, and dairy.
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin
Fill in the blank: ______ are inorganic elements needed for body functions, such as calcium for bones and iron for blood.
Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fill in the blank: _______ is the process by which the body converts food into energy.
Metabolism
Photosynthesis
Digestion
Respiration
Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of carbohydrate that aids digestion and helps prevent constipation.
Fiber
Sugar
Starch
Glucose
Fill in the blank: _______ is an unhealthy fat found in processed and fried foods that increases heart disease risk.
Trans Fat
Saturated Fat
Monounsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated Fat
Fill in the blank: ______ foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients with relatively few calories.
Nutrient-Dense Foods
High-Calorie Foods
Processed Foods
Junk Foods
Fill in the blank: ______ is a type of fat found in the blood; too much can increase the risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol
Glucose
Protein
Vitamin C
Fill in the blank: ______ is the percentage of a nutrient provided in one serving of food, based on daily recommended amounts.
Daily Value (%DV)
Caloric Intake
Nutrient Density
Serving Size
Fill in the blank: _______ is a macronutrient that provides long-term energy storage and supports cell function.
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a panel on food packaging that provides nutritional information.
Food Label
Nutrition Chart
Calorie Counter
Dietary Guide
Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of fat found in the blood; too much can increase the risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol
Glucose
Protein
Vitamin C
