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Nutrition Quiz Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are factors that influence your diet? Select all that apply.

a)

family and friends

b)

culture

c)

geography

d)

advertising

e)

peer pressure

2.

Your body uses some nutrients to keep your body _____ and for _____. Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

a)

healthy; energy

b)

cold; storage

c)

short; illness

d)

inactive; sleep

3.

Match each nutrient to its main function.

a)

Water

1.

most essential nutrient; cannot live without it

b)

Carbohydrates

2.

main source of energy

c)

Proteins

3.

help build, repair, and maintain all body tissues

4.

Match each nutrient to its main function.

a)

Vitamins

1.

help keep your body healthy and control body functions but do not provide energy

b)

Fats

2.

great source of energy and essential for vital body functions

c)

Minerals

3.

inorganic substance; good for the body, but only need small amounts

5.

Select all statements that correctly pair a vitamin with its function and one source.

a)

Vitamin A — healthy hair; carrots/eggs/liver

b)

Vitamin K — helps clot blood; dark leafy greens/egg yolks/liver

c)

Vitamin B — promotes strong bones and teeth; fish with edible bones/egg yolks/liver

d)

Vitamin C — helps fight infection; orange juice/strawberries

e)

Vitamin D — needed for a healthy nervous system; eggs/meat/fish

6.

Select all statements that correctly pair a mineral with its function and one source.

a)

Calcium — needed to build and maintain strong bones and teeth; milk/cheese

b)

Iron — needed for hemoglobin in red blood cells; red meat/dry beans/eggs

c)

Potassium — helps regulate fluid balance in tissues; fruits/dry beans

d)

Zinc — helps regulate fluid balance in tissues; fruits/dry beans

e)

Fluoride — needed for hemoglobin in red blood cells; red meat/dry beans/eggs

7.

Which of the following are other substances found in food? Select all that apply.

a)

Fiber

b)

Added Sugars

c)

Caffeine

d)

Starch

8.

Which of the following are other substances found in food? Select all that apply.

a)

Hidden Fats

b)

Added Salt

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Vitamins

9.
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Match each Food Guide Pyramid group to the serving recommendation shown on the diagram.

a)

Grains group

1.

6–11

b)

Vegetable group

2.

3–5

c)

Fruits

3.

2–4

d)

Meat and Beans

4.

2–3

e)

Milk group

5.

Adults 2–3; Teens 3–4

10.

According to the Food Guide Pyramid, how should Fats, oils, and Sweets be consumed?

a)

Use sparingly/trace

b)

6–11 servings

c)

3–5 servings

d)

2–4 servings