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8th-Nutrition Grade Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 25mins

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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.

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

a)

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

b)

Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)

c)

Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

d)

Exercise

7.

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

a)

15%

b)

60%-70%

c)

10%

d)

5%

8.

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

9.

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.

10.

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

11.

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

12.

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Iron

13.

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

14.

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

15.

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

16.

What is the most important nutrient for the human body?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Sugar

17.

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
18.

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

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrates

19.

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

a)

Taking the stairs

b)

Running a marathon

c)

Sleeping

d)

Eating a meal

20.

Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Proteins

21.

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

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Water

22.

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

23.

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

24.

What is the main function of dietary fiber in the body?

a)

To transport oxygen

b)

To provide energy

c)

To aid digestion and promote bowel health

d)

To build muscle

25.

Candy

a)

Simple Carbs

b)

Complex Carbs

26.

Sweet Potato

a)

Simple Carbohydrate

b)

Complex Carbohydrate

27.

Soda

a)

Simple Carbohydrates

b)

Complex Carbohydrates

28.

Apples

a)

Simple Carbs

b)

Complex Carbs

29.

What are the two types of protein?

a)

Open and Shut

b)

Complete and Incomplete

c)

Fat and Lean

d)

Simple and Complex

30.

Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats?

a)

Citrus fruits

b)

Fast foods

c)

Lean meats

d)

Vegetables