WorksheetsNutrition Unit Test
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
3. Yesterday, I ate yogurt and toast for breakfast, a spinach salad for lunch, and chicken pot pie for dinner. Which food group did I NOT eat?
a)
Protein
b)
Fruit
c)
Dairy
d)
Vegetable
2.
4. Which of the following are vegetarian PROTEIN sources? (choose ALL that apply)
a)
Black Beans
b)
Peanut Butter
c)
Tofu (soybeans)
d)
Salmon
e)
Chicken
3.
5. Serving size is the amount of that product that is suggested to be eaten in one sitting and is what the nutrition facts is based on.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
6. Calories are units of liquid.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
7. If you eat more calories than you use on a regular basis you most likely will:
a)
lose weight
b)
gain weight
c)
stay the same weight
6.
8. Some ways our body uses the energy from food is:
a)
to pump our heart
b)
to walk to the next class
c)
to play basketball
d)
All of the above
7.
10. What is the "5/20 Rule" when discussing food labels?
a)
The '5/20 Rule' refers to the maximum amount of sugar allowed in snacks.
b)
The '5/20 Rule' helps determine if a food is low or high in nutrients based on %DV.
c)
The '5/20 Rule' is a guideline for portion sizes in meals.
d)
The '5/20 Rule' indicates the calorie count of a food item.
8.
13. Ingredients of a food product are listed in order starting with which ingredient is used the most.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
14. If you see a bunch of stuff on the ingredients list you've never heard of, then you should assume they are all just super healthy.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
15. Fad diets (like low carb and zero sugar diet) are usually super easy to do long term.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
17. How many calories does an adult need per day (on average) according to the Daily Value on a food label? (also what Bill Nye said...)
a)
1200
b)
3000
c)
2000
d)
1500
12.
18. What type of fat is more dangerous for our health (it is solid at room temperature) and would be found in a cupcake?
a)
Regular Fat
b)
Unsaturated Fat
c)
Protein
d)
Saturated Fat
13.
20. Check off all of the foods/drinks that would be considered "empty calories". (Foods that have very little nutrient value and only provide calories.)
a)
Donuts
b)
Candy
c)
Yogurt
d)
Cookies
e)
Broccoli
14.
21. This nutrient's main value is providing energy to the body.
a)
Water
b)
Vitamins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Cake
15.
22. This nutrient is the building block of the body. It is important for muscles, tissues, and ligaments throughout the body.
a)
Vitamins
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
d)
Water
16.
23. Which nutrient is important, but we should only eat in small amounts, (about one tablespoon a day)?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Broccoli
17.
27. A serving size is determined by:
a)
Size of the package it is in
b)
A predetermined portion that is easily found on the nutrition facts label.
c)
The weight of the person eating that particular serving.
18.
28. Eating when you're hungry and stopping when your body tells you you are full are healthy habits to have.
a)
True
b)
False
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