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WorksheetsModule 10 (Nutrition)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which term names the process by which your body takes in and uses food?
Calories, units that measure energy
Nutrients, substances needed for growth
Nutrition, the body using and absorbing food
Digestion, breaking food into small parts
Which option best describes nutrients?
Substances in food needed to grow and repair
The process of taking in and using food
Units of heat that measure food energy
Flavors in food that make meals enjoyable
What do calories measure in relation to your body and food?
The amount of protein in each meal
The energy your body uses and receives
The water your body needs per day
The vitamins your body absorbs daily
Which term means the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food?
Hunger, a physical need for food
Appetite, a mental want for food
Craving, a sudden urge for snacks
Satiety, a full and satisfied feeling
Which term describes the psychological desire for food rather than a physical need?
Metabolism, energy conversion
Hunger, a body-based need
Appetite, a mind-based desire
Thirst, a need for water
Look at the slide about carbohydrate. Which statement best defines a carbohydrate?
Fats that help absorb fat‑soluble vitamins
Water that transports nutrients and waste
Minerals that strengthen bones and teeth
Sugars and starches that provide body energy
On the fiber slide, what is fiber’s key characteristic in the body?
A digestible simple sugar for quick energy
A tough complex carbohydrate not digested
A protein that builds body cell structures
A fatty acid stored for future energy
Refer to the protein slide. What is the primary role of protein?
Building and maintaining cells and tissues
Providing the body’s main energy source
Regulating body temperature and hydration
Speeding up digestion of complex sugars
In the image, what is cholesterol best described as?
A mineral that strengthens bones
A carbohydrate used for energy
A water-soluble vitamin
A waxy, fatlike substance
Which statement best defines vitamins?
Proteins that repair muscles after heavy exercise
Substances that provide most body energy
Compounds in foods that help regulate body processes
Elements from soil that build strong bones
What are minerals in the context of nutrition?
Fats that insulate organs and tissues
Sugars that give quick energy to cells
Elements found in food and used by the body
Compounds that regulate body processes
How can eating calcium-rich foods affect bone health?
They prevent dehydration during exercise
They help prevent osteoporosis by strengthening bones
They increase muscle mass and speed recovery
They reduce vitamin needs by replacing supplements
Which best describes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Daily menus for hospital patients
Strict rules for elite athlete training
Recommendations for smart eating and activity
A list of popular restaurant meals
What is MyPlate used for?
Planning meals using five food groups
Tracking calories burned during workouts
Measuring portion sizes with a scale
Ranking foods from tastiest to bland
Which statement defines nutrient-dense foods?
Low vitamins with many empty calories
High ratio of nutrients to calories
Equal nutrients and calories per bite
Mostly sugars with minimal fiber
