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WorksheetsNutrition Study guide
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
1. Calories are:
Energy
Nutrients
Sugar can lead to a lot of harmful issues in the body. Name 3:
tooth decay, obesity, diabetes
improved vision, stronger bones, increased energy
better sleep, reduced stress, enhanced memory
faster healing, increased muscle mass, lower cholesterol
Headaches are often a sign of:
Overeating: too much food at once
Dehydration: not enough water
Not enough variety of food: eating the same thing everyday
What are some positive factors involved with eating a healthy breakfast everyday?
Increased focus and attention
Increased metabolism
Helps you stay up later at night
It helps maintain weight
Helps lose weight
One of the benefits of drinking enough water is:
It helps maintain proper hydration in the body.
It increases the risk of dehydration.
It causes frequent headaches.
It reduces the absorption of nutrients.
What factors make nutrients in food die off faster (check all that apply):
Heat, Cutting/Blending, Time going by, Leaving it outdoors
Refrigeration, Freezing, Vacuum sealing, Keeping in darkness
Adding salt, Using spices, Cooking with oil, Steaming
Microwaving, Boiling, Baking, Roasting
Eating healthy can often help improve your mental health.
True
False
List 5 healthy snacks (must use a variety in types of food groups, ie. not all fruits and veggies only).
Examples: Yogurt, nuts, carrots, whole grain crackers, apple
Examples: Potato chips, candy bars, soda, cookies, ice cream
Examples: Fried chicken, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, ribs
Examples: Donuts, cake, chocolate bars, marshmallows, gummy bears
On a food label, if you divide the sugar grams by _____, you’ll know exactly how many teaspoons of sugar there are in 1 serving of that food/drink.
4
2
5
10
1. Calories are:
Energy
Nutrients
Sugar can lead to a lot of harmful issues in the body. Which of the following lists three such issues?
Tooth decay, obesity, and type 2 diabetes
Improved vision, stronger bones, and better sleep
Increased muscle growth, faster metabolism, and clearer skin
Enhanced memory, reduced stress, and better digestion
Headaches are often a sign of:
Overeating: too much food at once
Dehydration: not enough water
Not enough variety of food: eating the same thing everyday
One of the benefits of drinking enough water is:
It helps maintain proper hydration in the body.
It increases the amount of sugar in the blood.
It causes dehydration.
It reduces the need for sleep.
What factors make nutrients in food die off faster?
Heat
Time going by
Freezing
Leaving it outdoors
Cutting/Blending
Eating healthy can often help improve your mental health.
True
False
9. Which of the following lists includes 5 healthy snacks from a variety of food groups?
Apple slices, Greek yogurt, almonds, carrot sticks, whole grain crackers
Banana, orange, grapes, strawberries, blueberries
Potato chips, candy bars, soda, cookies, ice cream
Cheese pizza, fried chicken, french fries, milkshake, donut
On a food label, if you divide the sugar grams by _, you’ll know exactly how many teaspoons of sugar there are in 1 serving of that food/drink.
4
2
5
10
Which of the following methods best helps preserve nutrients in food?
Leaving food uncovered at room temperature
Deep frying
Boiling for a long time
Steaming vegetables
Which of these is a sign that you may need to drink more water?
Improved concentration
Dry mouth
Clear skin
Increased appetite
Which snack option includes foods from at least three different food groups?
Whole grain crackers, cheese, grapes
Potato chips, soda, candy
Carrots, celery, cucumber
Chocolate bar, marshmallows, gummy bears
Which of the following is a healthy way to stay hydrated throughout the day?
Drinking energy drinks instead of water
Drinking water regularly
Only drinking soda
Skipping fluids until you feel thirsty
Which of these foods is highest in added sugar?
Fresh fruit
Plain yogurt
Soda
Steamed vegetables
What is one benefit of eating snacks from different food groups?
It reduces hydration
It increases sugar intake
It makes you feel tired
It provides a variety of nutrients
Which of the following is a good source of protein for a healthy snack?
Marshmallows
Potato chips
Gummy bears
Almonds
What is one way to reduce added sugar in your diet?
Choose water instead of soda
Eat more candy
Add sugar to your cereal
Drink more energy drinks
Which of these is a sign of good hydration?
Frequent headaches
Clear urine
Dry mouth
Feeling tired all the time
