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Nutrition Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three main types of electrolytes?

a)

Sodium, chlorine, potassium

b)

Calcium, magnesium, iron

c)

Sodium, magnesium, chloride

d)

Potassium, bicarbonate, sulfate

2.

Nutrients are substances obtained from food that are necessary for the body to function.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

d)

Rarely

3.

Should you consume more complex or simple carbohydrates?

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Refined

d)

Processed

4.

Carbohydrates should make up ______% of your daily diet

a)

20-30%

b)

30-40%

c)

40-60%

d)

50-70%

5.

When cooking what is the best way to preserve vitamins  in vegetables

a)

Boiling

b)

Steaming

c)

Frying

d)

Microwaving

6.

  _________ are a measure of energy.

a)

Joules

b)

Calories

c)

Watts

d)

Volts

7.

Give an example of an incomplete protein?

a)

Chicken

b)

Beans, rice, legumes

c)

Eggs

d)

Fish

8.

HDL is the ________ type of cholesterol and LDL is the _________ type of cholesterol.

a)

Good/ Bad

b)

Good/ Good

c)

Bad/ Bad

d)

Neutral/ Bad

9.

This Eating Disorder involves cycles of binge and purging:

a)

Anorexia Nervosa

b)

Bulimia Nervosa

c)

Binge Eating Disorder

d)

Pica

10.

What does the body need cholesterol for?

a)

Production of cells

b)

Regulation of body temperature

c)

Digestion of carbohydrates

d)

Absorption of vitamins

11.

Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of ____.

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Energy

d)

Fats

12.

The following are the macronutrients

a)

Carbs, Fat, Protein

b)

Vitamins, Minerals, Water

c)

Fiber, Sugar, Starch

d)

Amino Acids, Enzymes, Hormones

13.

Fats should make up no more than _______ % of your caloric intake

a)

20

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

14.

Give an example of a complex carbohydrate

a)

White Bread

b)

Whole Grain Bread

c)

Sugar

d)

Potato Chips

15.

How many amino acids can be found in a complete protein?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

11

d)

13

16.

Give an example of a simple carbohydrate

a)

Candy Bar

b)

Whole Wheat Bread

c)

Brown Rice

d)

Quinoa

17.

Triglycerides are __________ measured in blood tests

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Lipid (Fats)

d)

Mineral

18.

What are the following are the micro-nutrients?

a)

Vitamins, Minerals, Water

b)

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

c)

Sugars, Starches, Fiber

d)

Oils, Alcohols, Acids

19.

BMI stands for:

a)

Body Mass Index

b)

Body Measurement Index

c)

Basic Metabolic Index

d)

Body Mass Indicator

20.

Fiber can be found within which nutrient:

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamin