Nutrition and the digestive system KS3

Which nutrient is used by your body for growth and repair?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• vitamins and minerals

Which nutrient does our body use for releasing energy?

• Proteins

• vitamins and minerals

• fibre

• carbohydrates

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Which nutrient helps prevents constipation

• fats and oils

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fibre

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

• To pump blood

• To breathe

• To break down food and absorb nutrients

• To see and hear

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which organ in the digestive system produces digestive juices to help break down food?

• Stomach

• Liver

• Small intestine

• All of the the named organs in this question

What is the name of the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach?

• Trachea

• Oesophagus / gullet

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

Which of these foods is a good source of calcium, important for strong bones and teeth?

• Apples

• Chicken

• Milk

• Popcorn

What is the name of the tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients?

• Taste buds

• Villi

• Alveoli

• Pores

Which part of the digestive system absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Liver

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of red blood cells and carries oxygen throughout the body?

• Fibre

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Calcium