Nutrition and Health Test

_________________ is necessary to building maintenance and repair of body tissue.

• sugar

• protein

• salt

• oil

Which of the following is not a nutrient?

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vegetables
• Protein

If you don't eat enough fibre you may become

• dehydrated
• ill
• fat
• constipated

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

• Fat
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Protein

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 

• Protein
• Fat
• Minerals
• Carbohydrates

The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Digestion
• Calories

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin 

Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

• Carbohydrates
• Metabolism
• Vitamins
• Digestion

Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Vitamins

The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Protein