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- 1. Multiple Choice
A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a
Nutrient
Carbohydrate
Calorie
Fatty acid
- 2. Multiple Choice
All of the following are nutrient found in food except
Plasma
Proteins
Carbohydrate
Vitamins
- 3. Multiple Choice
Food passes through the stomach directly by
Large intestine
Small intestine
Heart ❤️
Pancreas
- 4. Multiple Choice
A minerals that the body needs to work properly is
Calcium
Silver
Gold
Lead
- 5. Multiple Choice
This food group is our body's best source of energy?
Meat
Fats ,oils ,sweets
Breads and cereals
Milk 🥛 and cheese 🧀
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these is Not considered a nutrient?
Vitamins
Minerals
Fiber
Fats
- 7. Multiple Choice
Citrus 🍊 fruits are an excellent source of?
Calcium
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Calories
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which food contains the most fat?
Graham crackers
Brownies
Pudding
Angel food cake 🎂
- 9. Multiple Choice
The milk 🥛,cheese 🧀 & yogurt group are important for?
Strong bones
Teeth
Muscles
All of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following nutrient is known as the sunshine 🌞 vitamin?
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of carbohydrates is:to provide a layer of insulation for protection.to boost the immune system and fight off infection.to provide the body with energy.to help us get a good night's rest.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue
Protein
vitamins
minerals
fats
- 13. Multiple Choice
The body's main source of energy
Protein
Vitamins
minerals
Carbohydrates
- 14. Multiple Choice
This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong
vitamins
carbohydrates
Minerals
Fats
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?carbohydratesproteinsfatswater
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?ricebreadfruitfish
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following foods is NOT a protein?OrangeSteakEggsChicken
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Water is essential to every body function you have.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple Choice
These help your body fight diseases
protein
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals
- 20. Multiple Choice
This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.
Fats
Water
Carbohydrates
Saturated fats
- 21. Multiple ChoiceGrains are a good source of...ProteinCarbohydratesSugarWater
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow does calcium help our body?Builds muscleHelps eyesightDevelops red blood cellsBuilds strong bones
- 23. Multiple Choice
The role of fibre is to
Strengthen teeth and bones
Keep the digestive system healthy
Provides the body with energy
Repairs muscle and tissues
- 24. Multiple Choice
Vitamin C is important because...
It keeps the immune system healthy
Provides the body with energy
Improves eye health and vision
Reduces the risk of brittle bones
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Iron
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is the importance of calcium within a bird's diet?
Allows blood to hold oxygen
Builds strong bones
Improves the immune system
Improves the structure of egg shells
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
- 28. Multiple Choice
Calcium is important in a bird's diet, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Iron
- 29. Multiple Choice
Lipids are essential within the diet as they...
Provide insulation
Are important for bone structure
Improve brain function
Improve digestive health
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.
A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
- 31. Multiple Choice
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.TrueFalse - 32. Multiple ChoiceYou need to drink only two glasses of water every day.TrueFalse
- 33. Multiple ChoiceNutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.FatMineralsVitaminsProtein
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.MetabolismDietCaloriesProtein
- 35. Multiple ChoiceTo be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.TrueFalse
- 36. Multiple ChoiceYour nutrition affects your overall health.TrueFalse
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient gives you energy?calciumfibercarbohydrates
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich food group does bread belong in?grainsdairyfruitvegetable
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich food group does yogurt and milk belong in?proteinvegetablesfruitdairy
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main role of carbohydrates?protecting your nervesforming your cellsmaintaining body temperaturesupplying energy for your body's functions
- 41. Multiple ChoicePortion size is the amount of food you choose to eat.TrueFalse
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a healthy snack?chipspop tartbananadoughnut
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWe should exercise _______ minutes each day to be healthy.120903060
- 44. Multiple ChoiceTo stay healthy, you should know:How to make food for your family.Your serving sizes and food groups.That you should eat whenever you are hungry.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an exerciserunningplaying a video gamewatching You Tuberseating ice cream
- 46. Multiple Choice
Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue
Protein
vitamins
minerals
fats
- 47. Multiple Choice
The body's main source of energy
Protein
Vitamins
minerals
Carbohydrates
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?carbohydratesproteinsfatswater
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following foods is NOT a protein?OrangeSteakEggsChicken
- 50. Multiple ChoiceHow does calcium help our body?Builds muscleHelps eyesightDevelops red blood cellsBuilds strong bones
- 51. Multiple ChoiceThe amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units calledgramscaloriesouncespounds
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThe chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is calledmetabolismnutritionsaturationconstipation
- 53. Multiple ChoiceNutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts aresupplementsantioxidantsmineralsvitamins
- 54. Multiple ChoiceThe process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is calledhomeostasisdehydrationanemiascurvy
- 55. Multiple ChoiceVery heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body's water content known asanemiahomeostasisscurvydehydration
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a good way for a 16 year old girl to prevent dehydration?Drink lots of caffeinated liquidsTake a drink of water every 15 minutes of exercisedrink at least ten eight ounce cups of water a dayEat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a nutrient dense food?cakelow-fat yogurtcandysoft drinks
- 58. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the MyPlate plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager's diet?GrainsProteinVegetablesDairy
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best advice for eating a healthy diet?Obtain all of your protein from meatDrink lots of fruit juiceMake half of the grains you eat whole grainConsume more solid fat than liquid fat
- 60. Multiple ChoiceIs it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy?YesNo
- 61. Multiple ChoiceThe three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy areGlucose, Sucrose, LactoseFat, proteins, carbohydratesVitamins, minerals, fiberProtein, water, carbohydrates
- 62. Multiple ChoiceThe MINIMUM recommended amount of water that should be consumed in a 24hr period is60 oz100 oz64 oz24 oz
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWater is extremely important to your health because itmakes us sweatgives us energyis vital in all of the bodies major functionsis helps make our blood thicker so it can carry more oxygen
- 64. Multiple ChoiceFats should only make up_______ percent of your daily caloric intake20-350-1040-5010-20
- 65. Multiple ChoiceProteins should make up _________ percent of your daily caloric intake.10-3520-4050-6015-25
- 66. Multiple ChoiceCarbohydrates should make up________ percent of your daily caloric intake.20-4510-2545-6530-45
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?FatCarbohydratesVitaminsProteins
- 68. Multiple Choice
Fat has 4 calories per gram
True
False
- 69. Multiple Choice
It is recommended that you have 64 ounces of water each day
True
False
- 70. Multiple Choice
physical weakness resulting from lack of food or poor diet
malnutrition
malfunction
obesity
starving
- 71. Multiple Choice
Fruit and vegetables available at a particular time of the year
fresh produce
organic food
fast food
seasonal produce
- 72. Multiple Choice
A diet without meat or fish
vegan
vet
vegetarianism
vegetarian
- 73. Multiple Choice
Which diagram describes the pattern "level off"?
- 74. Multiple Choice
Food that need little preparation and can be used at any time
junk food
fast food
canned food
convenience food
- 75. Multiple Choice
Food that can be obtained quickly from restaurant
organic food
seasonal produce
fresh food
fast food
- 76. Multiple Choice
tablets or food taken to improve nutrition
multivitamin
minerals
dietary supplement
medicine
- 77. Multiple Choice
condition of being very overweight
heavy
diabete
obesity
heart diseases
- 78. Multiple Choice
food containing genes which have been altered
artificial food
canned food
genetically modified food
food additives
- 79. Multiple Choice
Food grown without artificial pesticides or fertiflizers
seasonal food
fresh produce
fresh produce
organic food
- 80. Multiple Choice
Which phrase below illustrates the pattern in the picture?
increased sharply
reached the highest point
peaked at
soared
- 81. Fill in the Blank
Make sure you eat a ..... of food. It is important to eat all five food groups
- 82. Fill in the Blank
Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. These contain vital ... and leading dietitians recommend eating at least two ... of meat and three of vegetables per day.
- 83. Fill in the Blank
... 1980 ... 2000, the number of people who got access to the Internet increased significantly from 18 to 40 million users.
- 84. Multiple ChoiceDefine the term 'balanced diet'.A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
- 85. Multiple ChoiceWhich nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?CarbohydrateFatsProteinVitamin
- 86. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.AgeGenderHealth statusLevel of activity
- 87. Multiple Choice
Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will
lead to a risk of heart disease
keep you healthy
build strong bones and muscles
help the immune system
- 88. Multiple Choice
The first principal of a healthy diet is?
focus on just one food
take in lots of lean meat
eat only green vegetables
eat a wide variety of foods
- 89. Multiple ChoiceWhich component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for aiding digestion?FibreFatsMineralsProtein
- 90. Multiple ChoiceJerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ?CarbohydratesFatsProteinsvitamins
- 91. Multiple Choice
Minerals are an important element of your diet. Calcium for example is good for your..?
Bones
Skin
Eyesight
Digestion
- 92. Multiple Choice
What vitamin do you get from the sun?
A
B
C
D
- 93. Multiple Choice
Stephanie is said to be malnourished. She often eats whole grain bread, potatoes, candies, butter and corn. Which macronutrient is missing in her diet?
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
- 94. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?
amino acid
lactose
starch
chitin
- 95. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an organic molecule?
vitamin A
mineral iron
fructose
amino acid
- 96. Multiple Choice
Which of the following foods is a good source of protein?
Fruit
Salad
Butter
Meat
- 97. Multiple Choice
Eating too much sugary food causes,
Tooth decay
High on energy
Health probems like diabetes, heart problems and cancer.
All of the above
- 98. Multiple Choice
In living things, the process of taking in food and water and using it for growth and other purposes is called
Nutrition
Nutrients
Digestion
Circulation
- 99. Multiple ChoiceFiber is a good source of energy.TRUEFALSE
- 100. Multiple ChoiceDrinking 8½ to 11½ glasses of fluids a day is a good strategy for maintaining good health.TRUEFALSE
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