WorksheetsVocabulary - Nutrition
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which statement best distinguishes hunger from appetite?
Hunger is a physical need to eat; appetite is psychological
Hunger is psychological desire; appetite is physical need
Hunger measures calories in food; appetite measures nutrients
Hunger is caused by vitamins; appetite is caused by minerals
Calorie is defined as which of the following?
A unit of heat that measures energy from food
A waxy fatlike substance found in some foods
A type of nutrient that builds body tissues
A guideline for choosing balanced meals daily
Match each nutrient category to its primary role.
Carbohydrates
Main energy source
Proteins
Build and maintain tissues
Fiber
Aids digestion, not digested
Vitamins
Regulate body processes
Fill in the blank: Nutrients are substances in your food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to (a) .
Which example best shows nutrient-dense eating?
Choosing plain yogurt with fruit over candy
Choosing soda over water before practice
Choosing fried chips over baked potatoes
Choosing sweetened cereal over oatmeal
Which statement about cholesterol fits the definition provided?
It is a mineral that strengthens bones and teeth primarily
It is a waxy, fatlike substance needed to create cell components
It is a carbohydrate that provides quick energy during sports
It is a protein that speeds chemical reactions in digestion
Pasteurization primarily aims to do what?
Dry food to raise the calorie density for storage
Add flavors to improve appetite stimulation only
Use heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens
Freeze food to increase its vitamin content significantly
Match each food safety term to its correct description.
Cross-contamination
Spreading of pathogens between foods
Foodborne illness
Food poisoning from pathogens or toxins
Food additives
Substances added to produce desired effect
Pasteurization
Heat treatment to control pathogens
A friend says they feel sick after milk but tests show no immune reaction. Which term fits best?
Food intolerance always requires an epinephrine pen
Food allergy is unrelated to the immune system
Food allergy always involves only digestion
Food intolerance involves non-immune reactions
You are planning a day’s meals using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Which step shows strategic use of the guidelines?
Eating one large meal to meet energy needs in a single sitting
Eliminating all fats because fat is always harmful in every amount
Counting only total calories and ignoring nutrients throughout the day
Balancing calories by choosing whole grains, lean proteins, and vegetables across meals
