Cadet Name: _____________________________________________
Date: ________________
1. (U4C1L4:G21) Nutrients that occur naturally in plant and animal tissue and are required for
proper functioning of the body are____________.
A) minerals
B) vitamins
C) compounds
D) elements
2. (U4C1L4:G20) Name the five food groups in MyPlate.
A) sweets, vegetables, fruit, milk, and meat
B) fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy
C) meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and desserts
D) none of the above
3. (U4C1L4:G6) A fat that does not melt at room temperature and can raise the blood
cholesterol level is called a ____________.
A) monounsaturated fat
B) polyunsaturated fat
C) saturated fat
D) cholesterol
4. (U4C1L4:G14) What is a carbohydrate?
A) What fat turns into in the body if one does not exercise
B) What happens to food after it is ground up by your teeth during chewing
C) A chemical that aids in digestion of green plants and starches
D) A compound produced by green plants and used to provide energy necessary for
growth and other functions
5. (U4C1L4:G23) Nutrients that are made of amino acids and that maintain body tissues and
supply energy to the body are called ______________.
A) proteins
B) fats
C) carbohydrates
D) fiber
6. (U4C1L4:G9) T or F: The human body is composed of 60 to 70 percent water.
A) True
B) False
7. (U4C1L4:G3) Choose the word that best matches the definition below.
"Substances found in food that allow the body to function properly."
A) stimulant
B) protein
C) nutrients
D) osteoporosis
8. (U4C1L4:G10) ___________ in a diet has no calories but is roughage that aids the digestive
system in the movement of foods.
A) Milk
B) Fruit juice
C) Fiber
D) Stimulants
9. (U4C1L4:G15) What is a protein?
A) Roughage that aids in the digestion of food
B) Nutrients that are made of amino acids and that maintain body tissues and supply
energy to the body
C) A food source that comes from the dairy group on the food pyramid
D) A nutrient that is formed only in plant tissues
10. (U4C1L4:G4) What are the two types of vitamins?
A) Vitamins A and C
B) Fat soluble and water soluble
C) Simple and complex
D) Digestible and absorbable
[Answer Key]
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. B