Nutrition

Red

100

Name the food groups.

Staples

legumes and Nuts

Food from animals 

fruits and vegetables

fats and oils 

200

Which of the following are sources of Vitamin C?

1. cake

2. oranges

3. tuna 

4. strawberries

oranges and strawberries

300

This nutrient makes up 75% of your body?

Water

400

What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?

food label

500

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. 

Health

Nutrition

Nutrients

Diet

Nutrition

Blue

100

Adults do not need foods from the dairy group, only growing children and athletes do. 

True or False

False

200

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

carbohydrates

vitamins

water

minerals

carbohydrates

300

Nutrients are substances that can ________

Provide Energy

Help with body processes

Help with growth

repair of cells

all of the above

all of the above

400

Your goal should be to have a _______________ diet. Fill in the missing word. 

balanced

500

Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions.

Nutrition

Protein

Carbohydrates

Nutrients

Nutrients

Green

100

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect you from getting sick. 

True or False

True

200

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair? 

vitamins

fats

proteins

carbohydrates

proteins

300

Carbohydrates are main source of ___________

energy

400

What benefits are there in eating a balanced diet?

Good health

Good mood and energy

Improved health and reduced illness

All of the above.

All of the above.

500

What is true about serving sizes?

a. They must be listed in commonly understood portions (cups, grams, pieces)

b. They only need to be listed if there is more than one serving per container

a. They must be listed in commonly understood portions (cups, grams, pieces)

Yellow

100

Everyone need the same amount of food from the Protein food group.

True or False 

False

200

The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.

Digestion

300

proteins are needed for:

for energy

for growth

for repair

for smell

all of the above

for energy

for growth

for repair

400

Which nutrient gives you energy?

carbohydrates

500

Reading the food label can help you compare products, make healthier choices and provide valuable information to people with food allergies. 

True or False

True

Orange

100

Eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruit is good for you.

True or False

True

200

To 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.

Your serving sizes and food groups.

300

What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?

nutrient

400

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

Steak

Eggs

Orange

Chicken

Orange

500

Are calories bad?

a. Yes, they make you gain weight.

b. No, you should eat as many calories as possible for energy.

c. No, but you should be aware of them to maintain a healthy weight.

d. Yes.  Calories do not add any nutrients.

c. No, but you should be aware of them to maintain a healthy weight.