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WorksheetsNutrition Quiz for 6th Graders
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Vitamins and minerals
Water and fiber
Sugars and starches
Which foods supply us with carbohydrates?
Breads, pastas, and grains
Meats, nuts, eggs, and fish
Fruits and vegetables
Oils
Which foods supply us with proteins?
Breads, pastas, and grains
Meats, nuts, eggs, and fish
Fruits and vegetables
Oils
Which foods supply us with vitamins and minerals?
Breads, pastas, and grains
Meats, nuts, eggs, and fish
Fruits and vegetables
Oils
Which foods supply us with fats?
Breads, pastas, and grains
Meats, nuts, eggs, and fish
Fruits and vegetables
Oils
What are micronutrients?
Carbohydrates
Vegetables and meats
Vitamins and minerals
Fats and Proteins
What should you check on a nutrition label before choosing what to eat?
Possible allergens
Calories
Serving size
Expiration date
Why are RDAs broken down into age groups?
Different age groups need different amounts of nutrients
To make it easier to read
To sell more products
To confuse consumers
What is the benefit of following the Recommended Daily Allowances?
Our body gets the right amount of fuel to keep us moving
It makes food taste better
It is cheaper
It is more convenient
Can you make healthy choices even if you can’t control the food available to you?
Yes, by selecting more fruits and vegetables
No, it is impossible
Only if you are an adult
Only if you have a lot of money
What are some external influences on personal health choices?
Family, peers, screen time, social media
Weather, time of day, location
Color of food, packaging, price
Music, movies, books
If you cannot control the main meal available to you (for example, the school cafeteria is offering a high-carbohydrate meal), what is one way you can still make a healthy choice?
Eat a second meal right away that is high in fats.
Pick foods that are high in carbohydrates over foods high in protein.
Skip the meal entirely and wait until you can choose your own food.
Choose water or milk to drink, and try to select more fruits and vegetables.
