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WorksheetsNutrition Unit Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
A major energy source.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Lipids
This macro is responsible for building and maintaining cells.
Carbs
Fats
Proteins
Nutrients
Organic substances needed for growth, development, and regulation of body processes.
Vitamins
Minerals
Nutrients
Oils
How many calories are in this entire package?
960
620
240
480
How many servings are in this container?
8
230
2/3 cup
100
Proteins are found in which of the following foods?
Fruits
Vegetables
Beans
Sugars
Which mineral is essential for bone health and is commonly found in dairy products?
Zinc
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
The amount of calories you should consume stays the same across your entire life span.
True
False
When reading the ingredients list on a food label, all sugars can be identified how?
it will list sugar
looking at nutritional grams
all sugars are spelled with an "ose"
listed as glycogen
The five food groups included in the MyPlate system are:
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Fruits, Sweets, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Vegetables, Grains, Fats, Protein, Dairy
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Fats, Dairy
What is represented by the % Daily Values listed on a Nutrition Facts label?
The percentage of the recommended daily intake of each nutrient provided by one serving of the food
The total calories in the entire package
The amount of sugar in the food compared to other foods
The percentage of fat in the food compared to the daily limit
What is the primary function of Carbohydrates?
Triggers chemical reactions
Provide long extended amounts of stored energy
Provide immediate (first few minutes) of energy
Allow cells in the body to do their work
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides to the body.
Calorie
Joule
Watt
Newton
Fill in the blank: _______ are the building blocks of protein that must be obtained from food.
Essential Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of fat mostly found in animal products, associated with increased cholesterol levels.
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
Polyunsaturated Fat
Fill in the blank: ______ are minerals like sodium, potassium, and chloride that help maintain fluid balance.
Electrolytes
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
vitamins B and C.
A, D, E, K
B6-12
A vitamin that is only found in animal products.
How many teaspoons of sugar does the average American have each day?
10
15
20
25
When you eat this food, how many grams of carbohydrates are delivered to your cells? *hint: fiber
53g
49g
6g
43g
Which recommendation is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Eat only fruits and vegetables
Eliminate all fats from your diet
Limit added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium
Avoid eating after 6 p.m.
______ vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, which means you won't store large amounts of it and they flush out of the system fast.
Fat Soluble
How can you determine the net (total) carbs in a food item when you read a food label.?
Total carbohydrates minus sugars
Total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber
Total carbohydrates plus sugars
Total carbohydrates minus protein
What do Daily Values indicate on a food label?
The total calories in a food item
The percentage of your daily needs one serving provides
The amount of sugar in the food
The expiration date of the food
Daily Values we see on food packages are typically based on what calorie diet?
1,500-calorie diet
2,000-calorie diet
2,500-calorie diet
3,000-calorie diet
Body fat that is stored in the abdominal cavity around important internal organs.
crisco
lipidemia
visceral fat
fructose
How many teaspoons of sugar are in this bottle of Kiwi Strawberry Snapple?
80 teaspoons
About 8 teaspoons
About 11 teaspoons
10 teaspoons
A serving size of protein should be equivalent to the size of your:
Arm
Palm of your hand
Both a and b
None of the above
A serving size of carbohydrates should be equivalent to the size of your:
Fist
Thumb
Both a and b
None of the above
What is the primary purpose of a food label?
To provide cooking instructions
To list the nutritional content of the food
To advertise the brand
To suggest serving sizes
Functions of water in the body:
Lowers blood cholesterol level
Increases satiety
Slows down glucose absorption
Regulation of body temperature
What is this USDA infographic called?
My Diet
My Plate
My Fork
My Eating
