Nutrition - Year 9 Health

Which 3 nutrients give our body energy?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Proteins

• Water

Examples of macro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

• Sodium

• Fat

• Calcium

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

Which two food types are rich in iron?

• Apples

• Red meat

• Chicken

• Carrots

What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?

• Provides energy

• Fights infection and disease

• Keeps the digestive system healthy

• Promotes healthy hair and nails

Which food group should we eat the least of?

• Meat

• Dairy

• Breads and Grains

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Fats and Oils

What is a function of protein?

• Repair and build muscle

• Keep the body warm

• Help with the digestive system

• Cures asthma

Select the nutrient thats main function is to provide fuel for the body

• fats

• protein

• carbs

What percentage of the body is made up of water

• 30-40%

• 50-75%

• 60-80%

• 90%

Meat is rich in protein, iron, and zinc.

• True

• False

What is the approximate amount of each macronutrient needed a day?

• 55% carbohydrates, 30% fats, 15% protein

• 30% protein, 60% carbohydrates, 10% fats

• 15% carbohydrate, 20% fat, 65% protein

• 33% carbohydrate, 33% fat, 34% protein