Worksheets8th-Nutrition Grade Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy found in food and used by the body.
A vitamin found in fruits and vegetables.
A mineral needed for strong bones.
A type of carbohydrate.
What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) refer to?
The number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.
The number of calories burned during exercise.
The amount of energy used to digest food.
The total calories burned in a day.
What is included in Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?
BMR, physical activity, NEAT, and the thermic effect of food
Only calories burned during exercise
Only calories used to digest food
Only calories burned at rest
What does Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) refer to?
Calories burned from daily activities that are not formal exercise
Calories burned during running and swimming
Calories used to digest food
Calories burned while sleeping
What does metabolism mean?
The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy
The process of burning calories during exercise
The process of storing fat in the body
The process of building muscles
Which factor contributes the largest percentage to Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)
Exercise
What percentage of Total Energy Expenditure is typically due to Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)?
15%
60%-70%
10%
5%
What is the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)?
Calories burned during chewing, digesting, and storing food
Calories burned while sleeping
Calories burned during exercise
Calories burned while doing daily activities
What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?
The number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.
The number of calories burned during exercise.
The amount of fat stored in your body.
The amount of water your body needs daily.
Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrient dense foods?
High in added sugars
High in vitamins and minerals
High in unhealthy fats
Low in protein and fiber
Empty calorie foods are usually high in which of the following?
Protein and fiber
Vitamins and minerals
Added sugars and unhealthy fats
Calcium and potassium
Which of the following is a macronutrient?
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Iron
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
To provide energy
To build and repair cells and tissue
To store fat
To help with digestion
What are carbohydrates mainly responsible for in the body?
Building muscles
Providing the main source of energy
Helping with breathing
Making blood cells
What is the most important nutrient for the human body?
Water
Protein
Fat
Sugar
What are the six essential nutrients?
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood?
Iron
Vitamin C
Protein
Carbohydrates
Which of the following activities would most likely increase Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)?
Taking the stairs
Running a marathon
Sleeping
Eating a meal
Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?
Fats
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Which of the following nutrients helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Water
Which of the following best describes a micronutrient?
A nutrient that builds muscle
A nutrient that provides energy
A nutrient found only in animal products
A nutrient needed in small amounts for health
What is the primary function of dietary fats in the human body?
To build muscle tissue
To transport oxygen in the blood
To provide insulation and store energy
To regulate body temperature
What is the main function of dietary fiber in the body?
To transport oxygen
To provide energy
To aid digestion and promote bowel health
To build muscle
Candy
Simple Carbs
Complex Carbs
Sweet Potato
Simple Carbohydrate
Complex Carbohydrate
Soda
Simple Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates
Apples
Simple Carbs
Complex Carbs
What are the two types of protein?
Open and Shut
Complete and Incomplete
Fat and Lean
Simple and Complex
Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats?
Citrus fruits
Fast foods
Lean meats
Vegetables
