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WorksheetsUnit 3/Lesson 1: Wellness and Food Choices
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which statement best defines wellness?
The process of reaching your best level of health
How you live your life and everything you do
The process by which your body takes in and uses food
The body’s response to the activities of daily life
Which component is NOT a part of a healthful lifestyle in this lesson?
Regular physical activity
Effective ways to manage stress
Good nutrition
Eliminating all cultural influences
What is the key difference between hunger and appetite?
Hunger is a craving for a specific food; appetite is the body’s physical need for food
Hunger is the body’s physical need for food; appetite is a desire or craving for a specific food
Both hunger and appetite are purely sensory experiences
Appetite can be satisfied only by sweets
If the desire for food can be met with a healthful food or snack, which term applies?
Appetite
Stress
Hunger
Flavor
Which vocabulary term matches this description: traditions that can shape family eating habits and meals?
Lifestyle
Culture
Nutrition
Flavor
Which statement best defines Physical Fitness?
Using muscles to move the body in active tasks
Having the energy and ability to complete active or strenuous tasks
Power to work muscles against resistance for a short time
Ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion
Which term refers to how well your heart and lungs can keep up with activity?
Endurance
Aerobic Activity
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Flexibility
What is the key difference between physical fitness and physical activity?
Physical fitness is completing a task; physical activity is the ability to exercise
Physical fitness is the ability to exercise or complete a task; physical activity is completing a task or exercising
Physical fitness is only about heart and lungs; physical activity is only about muscles
Physical fitness and physical activity mean the same thing
Which safe exercise practice is correctly matched with its purpose?
Warm-up: complete lower intensity activities after exercising to aid in recovery
Know Your Limits: prepare the muscles and body for exercise
Cool down: exercise within your abilities or ability level
Warm-up: prepare the muscles and body for exercise
Which term describes the process by which your body takes in and uses food?
Nutrition
Calorie
Micronutrient
Fiber
What is the best definition of a nutrient?
A unit that measures energy from food
A substance in food your body needs to grow, repair itself, and supply energy
A type of carbohydrate that aids digestion
A food additive that increases cholesterol
Which statement correctly distinguishes macronutrients from micronutrients?
Macronutrients do not provide calories; micronutrients do
Macronutrients provide calories; micronutrients do not but are essential for bodily functions
Both macronutrients and micronutrients provide calories
Micronutrients are only found in animal sources
Which macronutrient is important for building and maintaining the muscular system?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Minerals
Simple sugars primarily provide which type of energy?
Long-term energy
Short bursts of energy
No energy; only structure
Energy storage only
Which pairing of nutrient type and common source is correct?
Complex carbohydrates — fruits
Fiber — fish
Complete proteins — animal sources
Trans fats — plant sources
Which statement about fats is accurate?
Unsaturated fats are mainly from animal sources
Trans fats are natural fats found in plants
Saturated fats are linked to hormone production and protection
Cholesterol is a carbohydrate that provides short-term energy
Which definition best describes nutrient-dense foods?
Foods that have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
Foods found only in grocery stores
Foods that are low in nutrients and high in calories
Foods with added sugar for extra energy
Which list correctly names the 5 Food Groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Fruits, Vegetables, Sweets, Protein, Dairy
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Oils, Dairy
Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy, Water
According to the guidelines, which types of foods should be increased to meet healthy recommendations?
Vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains, Fiber
Processed foods and sugary snacks
High-sodium canned foods
Red meat and full-fat dairy only
Which statement best explains why 60 minutes of physical activity is recommended each day?
It burns all calories consumed in a day
It is important to maintain or improve musculature, balance, coordination, and aid in balancing calories
It eliminates the need to eat nutrient-dense foods
It prevents dehydration
If carrot sticks and potato chips have the same number of calories, what is the main benefit of choosing carrot sticks as a snack?
They are lower in fiber
They contain more nutrients than potato chips
They have more sodium
They are higher in added sugar
Which statement best defines a food additive?
A naturally occurring nutrient in whole foods
A substance added to foods to produce a desired effect, such as improving taste, texture, appearance, or nutrient content
A contaminant that should be avoided in processed foods
A medication used to treat foodborne illness
A food allergy is best described as:
Difficulty digesting a sugar found in milk
The body’s immune system reacting to substances in food, which can cause skin irritations or anaphylaxis
A temporary dislike of certain flavors
A minor upset stomach after overeating
According to ingredient list rules, how are ingredients ordered on a food label?
Alphabetically by ingredient name
Random order chosen by the manufacturer
Descending order by weight, with the largest share listed first
Ascending order by volume, with the smallest amount listed first
Which nutrition label claim indicates a food contains none or insignificant amounts of fat, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, or calories?
Low
Free
Light
Reduced
Which symptom is most associated with a food allergy rather than a food intolerance?
Gas and bloating
Abdominal pain only
Skin irritations or anaphylaxis
Feeling hungry after meals
Body Mass Index (BMI) is best described as which of the following?
The speed at which the body breaks down food
A measure of the body's weight relative to height
The total calories a person eats in a day
A list of foods to avoid in a fad diet
A student fears weight gain and often binges on food, then forces vomiting and uses laxatives. Which eating disorder does this pattern most closely indicate?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Food intolerance
