WorksheetsChapter 8 Assessment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
nutrient made by living things; assists many chemical reactions in the body
a)
Vitamin
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fat
d)
Protein
e)
Mineral
2.
nutrient that supplies energy, maintains body temperature, protects nerves, forms cells
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
e)
Mineral
3.
nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soil; needed only in small amounts
a)
Mineral
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fat
d)
Protein
e)
Vitamin
4.
nutrient that supplies energy for body functions; can be simple or complex
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fat
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
e)
Mineral
5.
nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fat
d)
Vitamin
e)
Mineral
6.
A series of chemical reactions take place in cells to release the energy from nutrients.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
All vitamins are soluble in water.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Potassium is one mineral that you need in significant amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The MyPlate plan is the same for people of all ages.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Physical activity is a part of the MyPlate plan.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
A fat that is solid at room temperature and has all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold is a(an)
a)
unsaturated fat.
b)
monounsaturated fat.
c)
saturated fat.
d)
polyunsaturated fat.
12.
The chemical process by which the body breaks down foods to release energy is called
a)
anemia.
b)
metabolism.
c)
homeostasis.
d)
dehydration.
13.
Which is not a tip to help you follow the Dietary Guidelines?
a)
Consume every food group at every meal.
b)
Satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit.
c)
Instead of fried meats or fish, try them grilled.
d)
Limit pastries, eggs, and bacon
14.
Which of the following foods is high in protein?
a)
apple
b)
lettuce
c)
candy
d)
chicken
15.
Which of these nutrients is sometimes associated with high blood pressure?
a)
Sodium
b)
Calcium
c)
Iron
d)
Carbohydrate
16.
Water plays an important role in homeostasis and contains dissolved substances called _________.
a)
minerals
b)
electrolytes
c)
vitamins
17.
Smaller substances that make up proteins are called _______.
a)
carbon
b)
hydrogen
c)
amino acids
d)
fats
18.
Which two groups in the MyPlate diagram are the largest?
a)
fruits and vegetables
b)
grains and proteins
c)
vegetables and grains
d)
proteins and vegetables
19.
How many cups of water should you drink per day?
a)
8-10
b)
8-12
c)
10-12
d)
10-14
20.
How many amino acids are considered essential?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
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