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Nutrition: Guidelines for healthy eating.

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Noah is getting ready for a soccer match and wants to eat something that will give him quick energy for the game. Which nutrient is primarily supplied by foods like bread, rice, and pasta to help him with this?

a)

Carbohydrates for immediate energy release

b)

Vitamins for immune system regulation

c)

Proteins for tissue repair and growth

d)

Fats for long-term energy storage

2.

Scarlett is planning her meals and writes down yogurt, bananas, almonds, and spinach as foods she ate yesterday. Which combination of key nutrients do these foods most likely provide together?

a)

Pure fats with no vitamins or minerals

b)

Only simple sugars without micronutrients

c)

Complete proteins with fiber, calcium, and potassium

d)

High sodium with trans fats and added sugars

3.

Maya is reading a nutrition label and wants to know what a calorie in food means. Which statement best defines a calorie in food?

a)

The amount of energy in a food

b)

The amount of protein in a meal

c)

The number of vitamins in a food

d)

The weight of a serving size

4.

Grace is checking the nutrition label on her favorite snack, which has 10 grams of fat. About how many calories come from fat?

a)

About 140 calories from fat

b)

About 10 calories from fat

c)

About 40 calories from fat

d)

About 90 calories from fat

5.

Michael is tracking his daily nutrient intake to maintain a healthy diet. He wants to know which nutrient he can consume without adding any calories to his diet. Which nutrient provides zero calories per gram?

a)

Protein provides zero calories

b)

Carbs provide zero calories

c)

Fat provides zero calories

d)

Water provides zero calories

6.

Maya grabs a snack bar that contains 20 g carbs and 10 g protein. Estimate the calories she gets from these macronutrients.

a)

About 120 calories total

b)

About 60 calories total

c)

About 90 calories total

d)

About 200 calories total

7.

Anika is learning about how her body uses energy throughout the day. Which statement best defines metabolism?

a)

The amount of water your body needs

b)

The total calories you eat daily

c)

The speed food moves through intestines

d)

The rate your body uses energy

8.

Mia eats 2,500 calories in a day and also burns 2,500 calories through her daily activities and metabolism. What outcome is most likely for Mia?

a)

Rapid weight loss weekly

b)

Balanced weight overall

c)

Immediate muscle gain overnight

d)

Guaranteed weight gain monthly

9.

Lily wants to increase her energy out as part of her daily routine. Which change would help her achieve this?

a)

Adding a daily brisk walk

b)

Eating larger portions nightly

c)

Drinking more sweetened beverages

d)

Sleeping fewer hours routinely

10.

James and Olivia are the same age. James is taller, weighs more, and plays soccer daily, while Olivia is shorter and less active. Who likely needs more calories, and why?

a)

The taller, heavier, active classmate, higher energy out

b)

Neither classmate, calories identical for everyone

c)

The soccer player, because sugar burns slower

d)

The shorter classmate, smaller stomach capacity

11.

Olivia is preparing her dinner plate and wants to follow healthy eating guidelines. Which guideline best describes how much of her plate should be fruits and vegetables?

a)

About one quarter of the plate

b)

About one third of the plate

c)

About one half of the plate

d)

About three quarters of the plate

12.

Abigail wants to switch from refined grains to whole grains as part of her healthy eating plan. Which choice aligns with the guideline to make at least half of your grains whole grains?

a)

Alternate white bread with pastries

b)

Choose white rice for most meals

c)

Replace half the pasta with whole-wheat

d)

Avoid grains and eat more protein

13.

Abigail is planning her dinner using the plate diagram. How should she allocate space on her plate to meet the fruits and vegetables recommendation while keeping balance?

a)

Fill half with fruits and vegetables, balance rest

b)

Fill entire plate with mixed vegetables only

c)

Fill half with grains and the rest with sweets

d)

Fill one quarter with fruits and vegetables

14.

Grace is learning about nutrition and wants to make healthier choices when it comes to fats in her diet. Which choice best describes a health reason for Grace to limit saturated and trans fats?

a)

They help your body use vitamins more efficiently

b)

They reduce hunger and keep you full longer

c)

They improve long‑term heart and brain function

d)

They raise risk for certain health problems

15.

Kai wants to plan a balanced day of eating. Which plan would help Kai stay within the recommended percent of calories from fat?

a)

Exactly one‑half of daily calories

b)

About one‑quarter to one‑third of daily calories

c)

More than two‑thirds of daily calories

d)

Less than one‑tenth of daily calories

16.

Maya wants to cut down on added sugar in her snacks but still keep her energy steady throughout the day. Which snack swap should she choose?

a)

Chocolate bar instead of granola bar

b)

Plain yogurt with nuts instead of sweetened yogurt

c)

Soda instead of sparkling water

d)

Frosted cereal instead of oats

17.

Lily is planning dinner for her family. Which choice helps limit unhealthy fats, added sugar, and salt at the same time?

a)

Grilled fish with roasted vegetables and brown rice

b)

Fried chicken with creamy sauce and sweet tea

c)

Instant noodles with sugary drink and salty chips

d)

Cheese‑stuffed pizza with extra bacon and soda

18.

James is planning his meals and wants to choose foods that are best for his health. Which statement best describes a nutrient-dense food?

a)

Provides many nutrients per serving

b)

Contains mostly added sugar and salt

c)

Has high saturated and trans fats

d)

Is heavily processed with few vitamins

19.

Grace is planning her meals for the week and wants to include fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, and peas. Why should Grace vary her protein sources across the week?

a)

It eliminates the need for vegetables

b)

It prevents all food allergies completely

c)

It reduces total calories every day

d)

Different proteins supply different nutrients

20.

Aria is planning her meals for the week and wants to choose foods that are most likely nutrient-dense. Which option should she pick?

a)

Sugary drinks, chips, processed meats

b)

Refined pastries, candy, instant noodles

c)

Fresh fruits, beans, unsalted nuts

d)

High-sodium canned soups, fries, soda

21.

Match the following

a)

Fats

1.

Oils, meat & dairy

b)

Carbohydrates

2.

Starches & sugars

c)

Proteins

3.

Meat, beans, eggs

d)

Vitamins

4.

A, K, B, C, D, E

e)

Minerals

5.

Whole grains, fruits, veggies