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8th-Nutrition Grade Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a calorie?

a)

A unit of energy found in food and used by the body.

b)

A vitamin found in fruits and vegetables.

c)

A mineral needed for strong bones.

d)

A type of carbohydrate.

2.

What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refer to?

a)

The number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.

b)

The number of calories burned during exercise.

c)

The amount of energy used to digest food.

d)

The total calories burned in a day.

3.

What is included in Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?

a)

BMR, physical activity, NEAT, and the thermic effect of food

b)

Only calories burned during exercise

c)

Only calories used to digest food

d)

Only calories burned at rest

4.

What does Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) refer to?

a)

Calories burned from daily activities that are not formal exercise

b)

Calories burned during running and swimming

c)

Calories used to digest food

d)

Calories burned while sleeping

5.

What does metabolism mean?

a)

The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy

b)

The process of burning calories during exercise

c)

The process of storing fat in the body

d)

The process of building muscles

6.

What does a sedentary lifestyle mean?

a)

A lifestyle with little or no physical activity

b)

A lifestyle with regular exercise

c)

A lifestyle with a balanced diet

d)

A lifestyle with high energy expenditure

7.

Which factor contributes the largest percentage to Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?

a)

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

b)

Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)

c)

Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

d)

Exercise

8.

What percentage of Total Energy Expenditure is typically due to Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)?

a)

15%

b)

60%-70%

c)

10%

d)

5%

9.

What is the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)?

a)

Calories burned during chewing, digesting, and storing food

b)

Calories burned while sleeping

c)

Calories burned during exercise

d)

Calories burned while doing daily activities

10.

What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?

a)

The number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.

b)

The number of calories burned during exercise.

c)

The amount of fat stored in your body.

d)

The amount of water your body needs daily.

11.

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrient dense foods?

a)

High in added sugars

b)

High in vitamins and minerals

c)

High in unhealthy fats

d)

Low in protein and fiber

12.

Empty calorie foods are usually high in which of the following?

a)

Protein and fiber

b)

Vitamins and minerals

c)

Added sugars and unhealthy fats

d)

Calcium and potassium

13.

Nutrient dense foods are usually found in which type of foods?

a)

Highly processed foods

b)

Whole, minimally processed foods

c)

Fast foods

d)

Sugary snacks

14.

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

15.

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

16.

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

a)

To provide energy

b)

To build and repair cells and tissue

c)

To store fat

d)

To help with digestion

17.

What are carbohydrates mainly responsible for in the body?

a)

Building muscles

b)

Providing the main source of energy

c)

Helping with breathing

d)

Making blood cells

18.

What is the most important nutrient for the human body?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Sugar

19.

What are the six essential nutrients?

a)
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
b)
Calcium, Iron, Fiber, Sugars
c)
Sugars, Fiber, Antioxidants, Enzymes
d)
Fats, Sugars, Proteins, Antioxidants
20.

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood?

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

21.

Which of the following activities would most likely increase Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)?

a)

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

b)

Running a marathon

c)

Sleeping

d)

Eating a meal

22.

Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Proteins

23.

Which of the following nutrients helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Water

24.

Which of the following best describes a micronutrient?

a)

A nutrient that builds muscle

b)

A nutrient that provides energy

c)

A nutrient found only in animal products

d)

A nutrient needed in small amounts for health

25.

What is the primary function of dietary fats in the human body?

a)

To build muscle tissue

b)

To transport oxygen in the blood

c)

To provide insulation and store energy

d)

To regulate body temperature