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Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Protein is:

a)

The powerhouse of the cell

b)

Essential for bones and teeth

c)

Useful for brain functioning

d)

The building-block of muscle and soft tissue

2.

Select the foods that are highest in Calcium

a)

Beef

b)

Milk

c)

Almonds

d)

Fruit

3.

Raw vegetables retain more nutrients

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following practices is NOT healthy to do?

a)

Eat vegetables and fruits daily.

b)

Limit the intake of sugar and salt

c)

Increase the consumption of fatty foods.

d)

Eat breakfast high in fiber like oatmeal.

5.

Why do adolescents require more energy and nutrients?

a)

They need to achieve full growth potential.

b)

They engage in more active physical activities.

c)

Their bodies are preparing for pubertal changes

6.

Which of the following is NOT a category of the MyPlate plan?

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Grains

d)

Sweets

7.

Substances found in food that the body needs for health, growth, maintenance, and repair.

a)

Electrolytes

b)

Nutrients

c)

Calories

d)

Enzymes

8.

Approximately what percentage of our diet should consist of fruits and vegetables?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

60%

9.

What are some long-term health effects of consuming too much added sugars?

a)

type 2 diabetes

b)

heart disease

c)

weight gain

d)

all of the choices

10.

Too much sodium in our diets can lead to:

a)

high blood pressure

b)

weight gain

c)

diabetes

d)

all of the choices