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Nutrition and Healthy Eating Quiz

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nourishment means taking care of our bodies with ____________________________.

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2.

Natural, unprocessed (whole) foods contain essential ______________, are easier to digest, and are closest to their ______________________.

a)

nutrients

b)

natural state

3.

If you eat too many processed foods, you increase your risk of ________________________________.

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4.

Minimally processed foods are slightly changed but retain most of their (a)   .

5.

Which body system balances fluid levels and absorbs fats?

a)

Lymphatic system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Digestive system

6.

Which body system acts as the body’s control center?

a)

Nervous system

b)

Lymphatic system

c)

Circulatory system

7.

Fatty acids are essential for __________________________________ and function.

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8.

How should you calculate your daily water needs? (Drink half your body weight in (a)   of water per day.)

9.

Hydration is essential because it helps regulate body _______________, protect _____________, and deliver _________________ to your cells.

a)

temperature

b)

organs

c)

nutrients

10.

The body needs nutrients in two main categories:

a)

Macronutrients

b)

Micronutrients

11.

The three main macronutrients are:

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Carbohydrates

12.

Protein is important because it helps produce ______________, builds ______________________________, and transports cellular materials.

a)

hormones

b)

muscle tissue

c)

cellular materials

13.

Protein is a building block for muscles, bones, ligaments, joints, blood, hair, and organs.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Carbohydrate is a fancy word for what?

a)

Sugar

b)

Fiber

c)

Protein

15.

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

a)

To provide energy for the body

b)

To build muscle

c)

To support cell growth

16.

What is sugar stored in muscles and the liver called?

(a)  

17.

Fats are essential for _________ and ___________ development.

a)

cell

b)

tissue

18.

The three main types of fats in foods are:

a)

Trans fat

b)

Saturated fat

c)

Unsaturated fat

19.

A micronutrient is something our body needs in (a)   .

20.

Where do we get our micronutrients?

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21.

Vitamin B’s promote metabolism and (a)   levels.

22.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb what mineral?

(a)  

23.

By varying the (a)   of your fruits and vegetables, you get a variety of vitamins and minerals.

24.

Fruits and vegetables are a great source of (a)   .

25.

The amount of (a)   you need depends on age, activity level, health needs, and goals.

26.

Sugar can be highly (a)   if not eaten in moderation.

27.

Teenagers should listen to their hunger cues because their bodies need more food. Why is this?

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28.

Snacks should include: A mix of __________, _________________, _________, whole foods, fruits or veggies, and something you enjoy eating.

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

29.

Good sources of potassium include (choose 3):

a)

Sweet potatoes

b)

Avocados

c)

Bananas

d)

Carrots

e)

Spinach