WorksheetsNutrition Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the white, waxy substance that helps the body carry out its many processes?
a)
Glucose
b)
Cholesterol
c)
Lipids
d)
Amino Acids
2.
What is group of molecules that include fats, oils, waxes, steroids, & other compounds?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Lipids
3.
Which carbohydrate takes longer to digest?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
4.
What are special chemical messengers produced in the body that regulates certain functions of the body?
a)
Hormones
b)
Blood Pressure
c)
Fiber
d)
Protein
5.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of malnutrition?
a)
Decreased energy
b)
Developmental problems
c)
Hair Loss
d)
Long term disease
e)
Death
6.
Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy and assists in the body in the use of other nutrients?
a)
Lipids
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
7.
Which of the following is an example of a fat soluble vitamin?
a)
B2
b)
A
c)
C
d)
B6
8.
What is the condition in which the bones gradually lose their minerals & become weak & fragile?
a)
Diabetes
b)
Obesity
c)
Anemia
d)
Osteoporosis
9.
Which form of diabetes is diagnosed later and life and typically triggered by poor eating habits?
a)
1
b)
2
10.
What condition is caused by a lack of iron in a person’s blood?
a)
Obesity
b)
Anemia
c)
Dental Cavities
d)
Diabetes
11.
How many essential amino acids are there?
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
12.
Which form of lipid is healthier?
a)
Saturated
b)
Unsaturated (Mono & Poly)
13.
What are lipids also known as?
a)
Sugar
b)
Amino Acids
c)
Fiber & Roughage
d)
Fats & Oils
14.
Which of the following in an example of a complex carbohydrate?
a)
Steak
b)
Romaine Lettuce
c)
Grapes
d)
Potatoes
15.
What are chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing diseases?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Nutrients
d)
Phytochemicals
16.
What type of carbohydrate is this?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
17.
What type of carbohydrate is this?
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
18.
______________ carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy.
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
generic
19.
Where must we obtain our essential amino acids from?
a)
Food and Drink
b)
We make them in our small intestine
c)
Through Water
d)
Vegetables and Fruits
20.
What are two or more incomplete protein sources eaten together to get all amino acids?
a)
Complete Proteins
b)
Incomplete Proteins
c)
Complementary Proteins
d)
Pairing Pros
21.
What nutrient category is the following ingredient: Salmon
a)
Protein
b)
Lipid
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
22.
What nutrient category is the following ingredient: Rice
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Lipids
d)
Minerals
23.
What nutrient category is the following ingredient: Mozzarella
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Lipids
d)
Vitamins
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