Nutrition Unit Test
Test #____
Directions: Use a pencil. Darken in all of your responses in the appropriate box on the scan tron form provided for you.
More than one answer may apply for some. In that case darken all that apply. Erase all mistakes you make completely.
1. Which 3 nutrients, also called “macronutrients”, are known to make up the body’s only source of fuel?
a. carbohydrates, alcohol, fat b. minerals, water, protein c. carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
d. alcohol, protein, fat e. protein, fat, carbohydrates
2. Which nutrients, also called “micronutrients”, are known to help control and regulate bodily functions although they are
not a fuel source for the body?
a. carbohydrates, water, vitamins b. minerals, vitamins, water c. minerals, fats, water
d. alcohol, water, minerals e. protein, fat, minerals
3. Nutrition is the process of _________ nutrients and the body's use of those nutrients to _______ life processes.
a. digesting, create b. consuming, maintain c. creating, support d. eating, create
4. Carbohydrates predominately come from _____ sources. a. plant
b. animal
5. Carbohydrates provide the body with ___ calories per gram of weight.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9
e. 10
6. Carbohydrates consist of:
a. amino acids, fiber, simple sugars b. fiber, simple sugars, fats
c. fiber, simple sugars, complex carbohydrates
7. Which carbohydrate helps to promote "regularity" by enabling stools to retain water?
a. fiber b. simple sugars c. amino acids d. complex carbohydrates e. fats
8. It is advised that about ___ of a person's daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates.
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 50% e. 60%
9. Fats provide the body with ___ calories per gram of weight.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9
e. 10
10. Cholesterol is found in ____ -based products because it is produced by the ____.
a. plant, roots b. plant, leaves c. animal, heart d. animal, liver e. poultry, beak
11. Amino acids are the building blocks for which nutrient?
12. Which food item would contain the most protein?
a. carbohydrates b. fats c. minerals d. protein e. vitamins
a. celery
b. apple
13. Which food item would be most likely to contain cholesterol? a. celery
14. The fat-soluble vitamins are:
a. A,B,C,D
b. B,C
c. D,E,C,K
c. chicken
b. apple
d. A,D,E,K
d. orange juice
c. chicken
e. white bread
d. orange juice
e. B,A,C,K
15. The water-soluble vitamins are:
a. stored in the body until they are needed
b. used by the body for energy during exercise
c. found in animal food sources, such as chicken and pork
d. transported through body fluids to be used by body tissues then the excess are excreted in urine.
16. Which estimate is closest to the amount of a person’s body weight that is composed of water?
a. 70% b. 80% c. 82% d. 89% e. 95%
17. When compared to males, females usually have ____ water making up their total weight.
a. more b. less c. the same amount of
18. The most abundant mineral making up human body tissues is:
a. iron b. potassium c. calcium d. sodium e. none of the ones listed
19. A vitamin can cure a disease
a. caused by a virus b. caused by bacteria
c. caused by a deficiency of that vitamin
d. caused by a mineral deficiency
20. Which food group is animal based but will still provide our daily diet with a small amount of carbohydrates?
a. meats, nuts, seeds b. dairy c. fruits d. vegetables e. grains
21. Which food group is most likely to contain complete proteins?
a. meats, nuts, seeds b. dairy c. fruits d. vegetables e. grains
22. A person’s caloric needs are determined by age, gender, and
a. activity level. b. food choices. c. ethnicity. d. height.
23. If Matthew didn’t like green beans for his dinner, what other vegetable could he eat? a. eggs b. cantaloupe c. zucchini
24. Which of the following drinks would provide a serving from the fruit group?
a. milk b. cranberry juice c. iced tea d. orange soda
Use the following information and Olivia’s food diary totals to answer questions 25 to 29. Olivia is 14 years old.
decided to keep a food diary for one day. She wrote a code for each of the food groups from the MyPlate.
Then, she totaled her servings in each food group. Below are the Food Pyramid recommendations and Olivia’s totals.
Code
B
V
F
P
D
S
Food Group
Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
Vegetables
Fruits
Protein, meat, fish, beans, eggs, nuts
Dairy, milk, yogurt, cheese
Sugar, Fat*
Olivia’s Serving Totals for the Day
B–9
Recommended Number of Servings
Teenage Girls
Teenage Boys
9
11
4
5
3
4
3
3
3
3
Use sparingly, 4 or less servings
V–4
F -3
P-3
D-2
S–7
25. If Olivia follows the MyPlate recommendations, she could have made her food intake better. How could she improve?
By eating … a. less bread. b. fewer vegetables. c. fewer dairy products. d. less sugar and fat.
26. From which food group should Olivia have eaten MORE servings?
a. bread
b. fruit c. vegetable
d. dairy
27. Olivia’s twin brother, Oscar, ate exactly the same foods as Olivia. What is one of the things he needs
to do to improve his diet? Oscar should eat …
a. more breads. b. fewer dairy products. c. fewer proteins. d. more sugars and fats.
28. By eating the same foods that Olivia ate, Oscar only took in the correct number of serving from one
group. Which group was that?
a. bread b. dairy c. protein d. vegetable
29. A serving size for a piece of meat, such as chick, pork, or beef, would be about the size of a:
a. quarter b. deck of cards c. peanut butter sandwich d. school agenda
30. Body Mass Index determines whether someone is:
a. overweight/underweight b overfat/underfat
31. It is essential that males have at least ___% body fat in order to maintain healthy metabolic functions of his body.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 6
32. It is essential that females have at least ___% body fat in order to maintain healthy metabolic functions of her body.
a. 5 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12
e. 25
33. A male is considered obese if ___ of his body weight comes from fat.
a. 25% b. 31%
c. 36%
d. 38%
e. 40%
34. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of a long, thin body with long limbs, and little natural fat or
muscle? a. ectomorph b. endomorph c. mesomorph
35. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of rounded body or hips with a high natural fat content?
a. ectomorph b. endomorph c. mesomorph
36. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of high muscle content and a triangular torso?
a. ectomorph b. endomorph c. mesomorph
37. The rate at which your body burns calories while at complete rest is your:
a. body composition b. BMR
c. BMI
38. Which method for measuring body fat is most reliable?
a. skin fold calipers b. bioelectrical impedence c. hydrostatic weighing
39. The more active you are, the _____ calories you need.
a. more b. less
40. If a nutrient listed on the nutrition facts label can also be found on the Periodic Table of Elements, then we know it’s a:
a. vitamin b. mineral c. carbohydrate d. protein e. fat
41. Your somatotype (body type) is determined by: a. genetics b. exercise c. gender d. religion
Identify each eating disorder by the eating disorder cycles below:
a. muscle dysmorphia (bigarexia)
b. anorexia nervosa
c. binge-eating disorder (compulsive overeating)
d. bulimia
43.
42.
Self-Hate
Self-Hate
Restricts food
intake
Restricts high fat, high
sugar food to focus on
Distorted Body
Image
High protein and
complex carbohydrates.
(belief that body is
still too small)
Hunger
Feels guilty about not
be able to control
his/her eating habits
Attempts to control the
amount eaten but ends up
losing control and binging
Obsessed with
‘shrinking’ and may
panic at the thought
of it.
Increases
muscle mass,
decreased fat
mass over time
45.
44.
Self-Hate
Self-Hate
Restricts food
intake
Feels guilty for
losing control…
Hunger
Purges
Panics at the
thought of
excessive calories
entering her/his
system.
Engages in compulsive workouts
that focus on anaerobic training
such as lifting weights and other
high intensity resistance
training.
Tries to eat “normally” but
loses control and binges,
especially when there are
stressors and emotional
issues to deal with.
Restricts food
intake
Distorted body
image. (feels he/she
isn’t thin enough
even though others
disagree)
Hunger
Weight loss
Attempts to "win the
battle" and control
hunger by eating very
small amounts as well
as drinking water,
chewing gum or ice,
and exercising.
Nutrition Test: Part 2
Name ____________________________________ Period_______
Nutrition Unit Test Labeling
1. Serving size _________
2. Number of servings _____________
10 pts.
3. Total Calories per serving? ______
4. Total Calories if you eat the contents of the entire container? _____
Per Serving Entire package
5-6.
Fat
_______g
_______g
7-8.
Cholesterol
_______mg
_______mg
9-10.
Sodium
_______mg
_______mg
11-12.
Carbohydrates
_______g
_______g
13-14.
Fiber
_______g
_______g
15-16.
Sugar
_______g
_______g
17-18.
Protein
_______g
_______g
19-20. Is this product a good healthy choice? Why or why not?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
1. Serving size _________
2. Number of servings _____________
3. Total Calories per serving? ______
4. Total Calories if you eat the contents of the entire container? _____
Per Serving Entire package
5-6.
Fat
_______g
_______g
7-8.
Cholesterol
_______mg
_______mg
9-10.
Sodium
_______mg
_______mg
11-12.
Carbohydrates
_______g
_______g
13-14.
Fiber
_______g
_______g
15-16.
Sugar
_______g
_______g
17-18.
Protein
_______g
_______g
19-20. Is this product a good healthy choice? Why or why not?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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10 pts.