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WorksheetsNutrition and Vitamins Worksheet
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the branch of science involving the study of nutrients that people consume called?
Nutrition
Geology
Astronomy
Botany
Nutrients are substances in food that our bodies process and use for proper body function.
True
False
Which of the following are non-nutrients?
A) Phytochemicals
B) Chemicals
C) Non-digestable fibers
D) All of the above
Phytochemicals protect against certain chronic diseases and occur naturally in which types of foods?
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Processed meats and refined sugars
Fried foods and sugary snacks
Dairy products and red meat
Non-digestible, or insoluble, fiber keeps the digestive system healthy and helps reduce the risk of which conditions?
Constipation, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity
Vision problems, hearing loss, and arthritis
Asthma, allergies, and skin rashes
Tooth decay, hair loss, and brittle nails
Name two foods that contain insoluble fiber.
Citrus fruits, prunes, legumes, oats, barley, Brussels sprouts, carrots
White rice, chicken, olive oil, cheese, eggs, butter
Milk, yogurt, salmon, shrimp, turkey, beef
Ice cream, soda, candy, chips, bacon, sausage
Chemicals can be added to make food more appealing in color, give it longer shelf life, or cause it to taste better.
True
False
List the 6 main nutrients.
Lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, fiber, salt
Vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, starch, glucose
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, sugars, water
Nonessential nutrients are nutrients the body can make in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.
True
False
Who are registered professionals that offer nutritional counseling to help manage illness and achieve health goals?
Dieticians
Pharmacists
Personal Trainers
Chiropractors
Nutritionists are not registered professionals, but they help others to set and achieve their health goals.
True
False
Food scientists analyze the basic elements of food for their nutritional value and improvement.
True
False
Vitamins are organic substances found in foods and are necessary for growth, health, and preservation of life.
True
False
The body can't produce vitamins.
True
False
Name the two major classifications of vitamins.
Fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins
Macronutrients and micronutrients
Essential and non-essential vitamins
Organic and inorganic vitamins
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
A) A
B) D
C) E
D) K
E) All of the above
Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed primarily in which part of the small intestine?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Colon
The vitamin A family of fat-soluble vitamins is called what?
Retinoids
Tocopherols
Calciferols
Phylloquinones
Vitamin A is essential for which functions?
Vision, protein synthesis, immune function, bone health
Blood clotting, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction
DNA replication, cell division, oxygen transport
Electrolyte balance, carbohydrate metabolism, fat storage
Signs and symptoms of vitamin A deficiency include: night blindness, damage to the corneas of the eyes, dry, scaly skin.
True
False
Vitamin A toxicity can cause which problems?
Bone problems, birth defects in the unborn baby
Increased muscle strength
Improved vision in darkness
Faster wound healing
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin A for teens is 700 micrograms/day for females and 900 mcg/day for males.
True
False
Vitamin D is often called the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body makes this vitamin when the skin is directly exposed to the sun.
True
False
Signs of Vitamin D deficiency include a disease called rickets, bone pain, bone fractures, muscle weakness, depression, mood changes, and susceptibility to illnesses.
True
False
Vitamin D toxicity signs include: constipation, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, weakness, weight loss.
True
False
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the body, which means it helps protect cells from the damage caused by ________.
free radicals
proteins
carbohydrates
enzymes
Which vitamin deficiency can cause nerve and muscle damage, vision problems, loss of feeling in the arms and legs, muscle weakness, loss of muscle control, and weakened immune system?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Foods that have Vitamin A include: Milk, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Cheese, Carrot, Sweet potatoes, Fish, Romaine Lettuce, Red Pepper, Egg, and ________.
Mango
Potato Chips
White Bread
Cola
Which of the following foods is a source of Vitamin D?
Cheese
Margarine
Butter
All of the above
Foods that have vitamin E include Spinach, Squash & Pumpkin, Almonds, Dried Apricots, Broccoli, Sunflower Seeds, Avocado, Green Olives, Papaya, and ________.
Asparagus
White Rice
Beef Steak
Sugar Cubes
What does ADEK stand for?
All doctors eat kale
Apples, Dates, Eggs, Kiwi
Always Drink Extra Koolaid
Aunt Daisy Eats Kale
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are then transported by the ________.
body
bones
skin
lungs
These vitamins enter into the bloodstream directly from the ________.
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
liver
All B-complex vitamins are ________.
water-soluble
fat-soluble
non-soluble
semi-soluble
Which B vitamin aids appetite regulation and boosts energy?
B1
B2
B3
B5
B2 promotes healthy vision and skin. It also aids in the production of ________.
red blood cells
digestive enzymes
insulin
white blood cells
B3 is necessary for healthy skin and muscle tissue. It also promotes ________.
mental acuteness
hair loss
weight gain
drowsiness
B5 aids in food ________ and regulates the nervous system.
metabolization
digestion
absorption
preservation
B6 assists in the creation of ________.
serotonin
hemoglobin
insulin
melatonin
B7 contributes to healthy skin, hair, and ________.
nails
teeth
bones
muscles
B9 produces red blood cells and normalizes gestation in ________.
pregnancy
childhood
old age
adolescence
B12 boosts energy and promotes ________ stability.
emotional
physical
chemical
financial
Minerals are inorganic elements essential to human nutrition.
True
False
There are two kinds of minerals: major minerals (also called macrominerals) and ________ minerals (or microminerals).
trace
heavy
volatile
basic
Bioavailability refers to the extent to which a substance is ________ and made available for the body to use.
absorbed
excreted
evaporated
diluted
The term for a protein is ________, and peptides have no specific length.
peptide
lipid
carbohydrate
nucleotide
If a chain has fewer than fifty amino acids, it is called a ________.
peptide
protein
enzyme
nucleotide
If there are more than fifty amino acids, it is called a ________.
polypeptide
monosaccharide
nucleotide
lipid
An essential amino acid is an amino acid that is needed daily because the body cannot make it or cannot make enough of it to sustain itself.
True
False
The twenty amino acids in your body are classified as being either essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, or ________ amino acids.
conditional
primary
secondary
tertiary
Which category does the amino acid Histidine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Arginine belong to?
Conditional
Essential
Non-essential
Branched-chain
Which category does the amino acid Alanine belong to?
Nonessential
Essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Isoleucine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Cysteine belong to?
Conditional
Essential
Non-essential
Aromatic
Which category does the amino acid Asparagine belong to?
Nonessential
Essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Leucine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Glutamine belong to?
Conditional
Essential
Non-essential
Branched-chain
Which category does the amino acid Aspartate belong to?
Nonessential
Essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Lysine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Glycine belong to?
Conditional
Essential
Non-essential
Aromatic
Which category does the amino acid Glutamate belong to?
Nonessential
Essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Methionine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Proline belong to?
Conditional
Essential
Non-essential
Aromatic
Which category does the amino acid Serine belong to?
Nonessential
Essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Phenylalanine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Tyrosine belong to?
Conditional
Essential
Non-essential
Branched-chain
Which category does the amino acid Threonine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Tryptophan belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Which category does the amino acid Valine belong to?
Essential
Non-essential
Conditionally essential
Non-proteinogenic
Dietary supplements are:
products taken to supplement the diet and provide nutrients
a type of exercise routine
medical devices used in surgery
foods that replace all meals
Iron is needed in the diet because:
it is essential for making hemoglobin in red blood cells
it helps build strong bones
it provides energy directly to muscles
it aids in the digestion of fats
The organic label on animal products indicates:
The animals were raised without synthetic hormones or antibiotics.
The animals were fed only processed foods.
The animals were kept in cages at all times.
The animals were given growth hormones regularly.
According to the FDA, the term 'fresh' for food means:
The food is unprocessed and has not been frozen or subjected to any form of preservation.
The food is always organic and locally grown.
The food has been cooked and then cooled.
The food contains added preservatives to maintain freshness.
What does a 'Natural' label indicate about a product?
It indicates there are no artificial ingredients or preservatives and the product is minimally processed.
It means the product is certified organic by the government.
It guarantees the product is free from all allergens.
It indicates the product is genetically modified.
What does 'Farm-raised' mean on fish labels?
It means the fish are commercially raised in controlled tanks placed in lakes, oceans, or rivers.
It means the fish are caught directly from the wild.
It means the fish are only fed organic food.
It means the fish are raised without any human intervention.
What does 'Lite' or 'Light' mean in food terms?
It means lower in calories, fat, or sodium. If less than fifty percent of the calories in the food are from fat, it can mean the food has been changed so it contains one-third fewer calories or no more than half the fat of the regular version of this food.
It means the food is completely free of any fat or calories.
It means the food is made with artificial sweeteners only.
It means the food is organic and non-GMO certified.
For every 100 calories, if the product has three grams of fat or less, what is it called?
Low-fat
High-protein
Sugar-free
Gluten-free
What does 'Fat-free' mean in food terms?
It means a product does not have any of that nutrient, or it is so tiny that it's unlikely to make any difference to the body.
It means the product contains only natural fats.
It means the product is low in sugar.
It means the product is high in protein.
Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to produce prolonged effort.
True
False
Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to sustain prolonged exercise.
True
False
Flexibility is the ability to move your joints freely through a full and normal range of motion.
True
False
Body composition is the relative proportion of muscle, fat, water, and other body tissues comprising the total body weight.
True
False
Muscular strength is the greatest amount of force exerted by the muscle at one time.
True
False
Social networks are groups of friends and other individuals with whom a person interacts and communicates.
True
False
What does social health consist of?
The ability to make and keep friends and have satisfying relationships.
Having a strong immune system and rarely getting sick.
Being able to run long distances without getting tired.
The ability to solve complex math problems quickly.
Individual health is intricately tied to community health and interactions with others.
True
False
Effectively communicating can stop problems before they start.
True
False
What is anxiety?
Fear or nervousness about what might or could happen.
A type of physical exercise.
A form of mathematical equation.
A type of food.
What is stress?
A state of mental or emotional strain that results from circumstances.
A type of physical exercise.
A form of entertainment.
A type of food.
God promises that all things will work together for the good of those who love Him, which can comfort us in times of stress.
True
False
The 3-3-3 Rule for managing stress involves which of the following steps?
Naming three things you see, three things you hear, and moving three parts of your body
Taking three deep breaths, counting to three, and drinking three glasses of water
Writing down three worries, sharing them with three friends, and taking three breaks
Repeating a positive affirmation three times, meditating for three minutes, and stretching three times
The FIRST step in helping somebody combat excessive stress is:
Identifying the source of stress
Encouraging unhealthy coping mechanisms
Ignoring their feelings
Telling them to just relax
Anxiety can actually cause physical signs and symptoms.
True
False
Finish this quote: "Anxiety is the natural result..."
... when our hopes are centered in anything short of God and His will for us.
... when we focus only on our own abilities and ignore others.
... when we forget to plan for the future and live only in the present.
... when we allow fear to control our decisions and actions.
Depression can be a sign of a hormone or chemical imbalance that can be managed medically. Medical assistance is available for many people with symptoms of depression.
True
False
People with depression are often at an increased risk for suicide.
True
False
An important fact to remember when coping with problems is:
Problems are a normal part of life and can be managed.
Ignoring problems will make them go away.
Only weak people have problems.
Problems should always be solved alone.
Christians shouldn't have problems with depression or feelings of despair. Christians are still humans with emotions and issues but have resources beyond those of the non-believer. Seek answers in the Word.
True
False
Social environment refers to our _______ surroundings and the social setting in which we live.
physical
emotional
virtual
financial
