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Calories: Intake and Exercise Basics

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term refers to the total number of calories a person consumes in a day?

a)

Caloric Intake

b)

Nutrient Density

c)

Calorie Burn

d)

Metabolism

2.

What is a calorie?

a)

A type of vitamin

b)

A unit of energy

c)

A mineral

d)

A carbohydrate

3.

Which of the following is an example of a nutrient dense food?

a)

Potato chips

b)

Soda

c)

Spinach

d)

Candy

4.

Which activity burns the most calories in 30 minutes?

a)

Walking

b)

Running

c)

Sitting

d)

Reading

5.

Which nutrient is most important for building muscle?

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Sugar

d)

Water

6.

What does "calories out" refer to?

a)

Calories consumed from food

b)

Calories burned through activity and bodily functions

c)

Calories stored as fat

d)

Calories in vitamins

7.

Which of the following foods is least nutrient dense?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Apple

c)

White bread

d)

Salmon

8.

If a person eats 2,000 calories and burns 2,500 calories in a day, what is their net calorie balance?

a)

500 calories gained

b)

500 calories lost

c)

2,500 calories gained

d)

4,500 calories lost

9.

Which of the following best describes a nutrient dense food?

a)

High in calories, low in nutrients

b)

Low in calories, high in nutrients

c)

High in sugar, low in vitamins

d)

Low in fiber, high in fat

10.

A student wants to burn 300 calories. Which activity would likely take the least amount of time?

a)

Walking

b)

Running

c)

Stretching

d)

Watching TV

11.

If you want to increase your "calories out," which of the following should you do?

a)

Eat more food

b)

Exercise more

c)

Sleep more

d)

Drink more water

12.

Why are nutrient dense foods recommended for a healthy diet?

a)

They provide more vitamins and minerals per calorie

b)

They are high in sugar

c)

They are expensive

d)

They have no calories

13.

Which combination of foods would be considered nutrient dense?

a)

Soda and chips

b)

Salmon and kale

c)

Candy and cookies

d)

White bread and butter

14.

A person eats 1,800 calories and burns 1,800 calories in a day. What will happen to their weight?

a)

They will gain weight

b)

They will lose weight

c)

Their weight will stay the same

d)

They will lose muscle

15.

Which of the following is a simple way to increase your daily calorie burn?

a)

Sitting for longer periods

b)

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

c)

Eating more snacks

d)

Drinking soda

16.

Eggs are rich source of

a)

Vitamin

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Water

17.
A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Vitamins 
18.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
19.

What happens if you consistently eat more calories than you burn?

a)

You will gain weight

b)

You will lose weight

c)

You will lose muscle

d)

Your weight will stay the same

20.

Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient dense food?

a)

Soda

b)

Almonds

c)

Blueberries

d)

Broccoli

21.

Which factor increases the number of calories your body burns each day?

a)

Physical activity

b)

Drinking sugary drinks

c)

Eating high-calorie foods

d)

Sleeping less

22.

Which nutrient provides the main source of energy for the body?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Protein

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrates

23.

What is the best way to maintain a healthy weight?

a)

Eat only one meal a day

b)

Drink only water

c)

Balance calories consumed with calories burned

d)

Avoid all fats

24.

Which of the following is an example of a low-calorie, nutrient dense snack?

a)

Potato chips

b)

Carrot sticks

c)

Candy bar

d)

Soda