Y8 Food and Digestion Homework

Which of these nutrients is a source of energy for the body?

• Fibre

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Protein

Which of these nutrients is used for growth and repair?

• Protein

• Fats

• Water

• Vitamins

Which of these nutrients helps to move food through the digestive system?

• Fibre

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Minerals

Which of these nutrients is a long-term energy store?

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which of these nutrients is used for hydration?

• Water

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Meat and fish are an example of...

• Carbohydrates

• Fibre

• Fats

• Protein

Bread and pasta are an example of...

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Vitamins

All fat is bad for us.
We do not need fat in our diet.

• True

• False

Food is a store of...

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Thermal energy

Energy in food is measured in joules or...

• Newtons

• Pascals

• Calories

• Grams