WorksheetsCalories: Intake and Exercise Basics
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which term refers to the total number of calories a person consumes in a day?
Caloric Intake
Nutrient Density
Calorie Burn
Metabolism
What is a calorie?
A type of vitamin
A unit of energy
A mineral
A carbohydrate
Which of the following is an example of a nutrient dense food?
Potato chips
Soda
Spinach
Candy
Which activity burns the most calories in 30 minutes?
Walking
Running
Sitting
Reading
Which nutrient is most important for building muscle?
Protein
Fat
Sugar
Water
What does "calories out" refer to?
Calories consumed from food
Calories burned through activity and bodily functions
Calories stored as fat
Calories in vitamins
Which of the following foods is least nutrient dense?
Broccoli
Apple
White bread
Salmon
If a person eats 2,000 calories and burns 2,500 calories in a day, what is their net calorie balance?
500 calories gained
500 calories lost
2,500 calories gained
4,500 calories lost
Which of the following best describes a nutrient dense food?
High in calories, low in nutrients
Low in calories, high in nutrients
High in sugar, low in vitamins
Low in fiber, high in fat
A student wants to burn 300 calories. Which activity would likely take the least amount of time?
Walking
Running
Stretching
Watching TV
If you want to increase your "calories out," which of the following should you do?
Eat more food
Exercise more
Sleep more
Drink more water
Why are nutrient dense foods recommended for a healthy diet?
They provide more vitamins and minerals per calorie
They are high in sugar
They are expensive
They have no calories
Which combination of foods would be considered nutrient dense?
Soda and chips
Salmon and kale
Candy and cookies
White bread and butter
A person eats 1,800 calories and burns 1,800 calories in a day. What will happen to their weight?
They will gain weight
They will lose weight
Their weight will stay the same
They will lose muscle
Which of the following is a simple way to increase your daily calorie burn?
Sitting for longer periods
Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
Eating more snacks
Drinking soda
Eggs are rich source of
Vitamin
Carbohydrate
Protein
Water
What happens if you consistently eat more calories than you burn?
You will gain weight
You will lose weight
You will lose muscle
Your weight will stay the same
Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient dense food?
Soda
Almonds
Blueberries
Broccoli
Which factor increases the number of calories your body burns each day?
Physical activity
Drinking sugary drinks
Eating high-calorie foods
Sleeping less
Which nutrient provides the main source of energy for the body?
Vitamin C
Protein
Water
Carbohydrates
What is the best way to maintain a healthy weight?
Eat only one meal a day
Drink only water
Balance calories consumed with calories burned
Avoid all fats
Which of the following is an example of a low-calorie, nutrient dense snack?
Potato chips
Carrot sticks
Candy bar
Soda
