Question

health opportunities through physical education
worksheet: nutrition fact check
name: eve lina coronit class: date: dec 2
indicate whether each statement is true or false. for each false statement, use the space below it to
correct the statement. two examples are provided for you.
example:
there are six categories of nutrient. ✓ true □ false
example:
the three macronutrients are vitamin, mineral, and water. □ true ✓ false
the three macronutrients are carbohydrate, protein, and fat.

1. a balanced diet should be 45 percent to 65 percent

carbohydrate. □ true □ false

1. simple carbohydrate is found mostly in grains and vegetables. □ true □ false
2. fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate. □ true □ false
3. your body can manufacture the nine essential amino acids. □ true □ false
4. meat, yogurt, and milk contain complete proteins. ✓ true □ false
5. saturated fat comes mostly from animal products (e.g., lard,

butter, meat). □ true □ false

1. trans - fatty acid should be the primary form of fat in the diet. □ true □ false
2. a balanced diet should be 30 percent to 40 percent fat. □ true □ false
3. minerals come from elements in the earth’s crust. □ true □ false
4. calcium is a mineral needed for building and maintaining

healthy bones. □ true □ false

1. the best sources of iron are plants, fruits, and nuts. □ true □ false
2. most people do not get enough sodium in their diet. □ true □ false
3. vitamins a, d, e, and k dissolve in fat. □ true □ false
4. vitamin c is commonly found in fruits and is also found in some

vegetables. □ true □ false

Explanation:

To solve this Nutrition Fact Check worksheet, we analyze each statement based on nutrition science:

1. Statement 1: A balanced diet should be 45–65% carbohydrate. True (matches dietary guidelines for carbohydrate intake).
2. Statement 2: Simple carbs are mostly in grains/vegetables. False (Simple carbs (sugars) are in sweets, fruits; complex carbs (starches) are in grains/vegetables). Correct: Simple carbohydrates are found mostly in sugary foods, fruits, and processed snacks (complex carbs in grains/vegetables).
3. Statement 3: Fiber is a complex carb. True (Fiber is a non - digestible complex carbohydrate).
4. Statement 4: Body makes 9 essential amino acids. False (Essential amino acids must be obtained from diet; body can’t manufacture them). Correct: Your body cannot manufacture the nine essential amino acids (they must be obtained from food).
5. Statement 5: Meat, yogurt, milk have complete proteins. True (Animal products provide all essential amino acids, so they are complete proteins).
6. Statement 6: Saturated fat from animal products. True (Animal products like lard, butter, meat are primary sources of saturated fat).
7. Statement 7: Trans - fat as primary fat. False (Trans - fats are unhealthy and should be minimized, not prioritized. Unsaturated fats (e.g., from plants) are healthier primary fats). Correct: Trans - fatty acid should be minimized (not the primary form of fat in the diet; healthy fats like unsaturated fats should be primary).
8. Statement 8: Balanced diet 30–40% fat. False (Dietary guidelines recommend 20–30% of calories from fat). Correct: A balanced diet should be 20 percent to 30 percent fat.
9. Statement 9: Minerals from earth’s crust. True (Minerals like calcium, iron come from geological sources in soil/plants/animals that consume plants).
10. Statement 10: Calcium for bones. True (Calcium is critical for bone health, including building and maintaining bones).
11. Statement 11: Best iron sources: plants/fruits/nuts. False (Heme iron (more absorbable) comes from animal products like red meat; non - heme iron (less absorbable) from plants, but best sources include meat). Correct: The best sources of iron include animal products (e.g., red meat) for heme iron and some plants (e.g., spinach) for non - heme iron (fruits/nuts are not primary iron sources).
12. Statement 12: Most people lack sodium. False (Most people consume excess sodium (e.g., from processed foods); deficiency is rare). Correct: Most people get too much sodium in their diet (deficiency is uncommon).
13. Statement 13: Vitamins A, D, E, K dissolve in fat. True (These are fat - soluble vitamins, meaning they dissolve in fat and are stored in the body’s fat tissues).
14. Statement 14: Vitamin C in fruits/vegetables. True (Fruits (e.g., oranges) and some vegetables (e.g., bell peppers) are rich in vitamin C).

Answer:

1. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
2. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false (checked)
3. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
4. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false (checked)
5. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
6. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
7. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false (checked)
8. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false (checked)
9. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
10. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
11. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false (checked)
12. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
13. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false
14. $\boldsymbol{\square}$ true (checked) $\boldsymbol{\square}$ false

(Note: For false statements, the "false" box is checked, and corrections are provided as explained above.)