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Nutrition Fundamentals Quiz Worksheet

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🍎 Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False

1. According to the Nutrition Facts label, what percentage of daily calories should come from saturated fat?

Less than 10%

15-20%

25-30%

More than 35%

2. True or False: The ingredients on a food label are listed in order from highest to lowest amount by weight.

True

False

3. Which food group should make up the largest portion of your plate according to MyPlate guidelines?

Protein

Vegetables

Grains

Dairy

4. True or False: Mechanical digestion only occurs in the mouth.

True

False

5. Which of the following nutrients provide 4 calories per gram? (Check all that apply)

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Vitamins

6. The small intestine is approximately _______ feet long in adults.

6 feet

12 feet

20 feet

30 feet

🔄 Part 2: Matching Activity

7. Match each digestive organ with its primary function:
A. Stomach
B. Liver
C. Small Intestine
D. Large Intestine
_____ Absorbs water and forms waste
_____ Produces bile to digest fats
_____ Main site of nutrient absorption
_____ Breaks down food with acid
8. Match each nutrient with its main function:
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. Vitamins
_____ Building and repairing tissues
_____ Quick energy source
_____ Help regulate body processes
_____ Long-term energy storage

📝 Part 3: Short Answers & Food Label Analysis

9. List three pieces of information you can find in the "Nutrition Facts" section of a food label:
10. Explain why fiber is important for digestive health:
11. If a food label shows 250 calories per serving and you eat 1.5 servings, how many total calories did you consume? Show your work:
12. Name the correct order of the digestive system from start to finish:

Mouth → __________ → __________ → Small Intestine → __________ → Rectum

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