Nutrition QuizUnit 1, year 9

What is the job a nutrient has in the body called?

• Source

• Function

• Diet

• Excess

What do we call the food we eat on a day-to-day basis?

• Nutrient

• Deficiency

• Diet

• Nutrition

What is a substance found in food that has a specific function in the body?

• Food

• Nutrient

• Source

• Excess

What term is used for not getting enough of a nutrient?

• Excess

• Deficiency

• Function

• Source

Who is the first point of contact for patients with health concerns?

• Dietician

• Specialist Nurse

• GP

• Nutritionist

Who gives advice to individuals and groups about their diets?

• GP

• Specialist Nurse

• Dietician

• Nutritionist

Who usually works alongside doctors in a hospital or health center to monitor and advise individual patients?

• GP

• Specialist Nurse

• Dietician

• Nutritionist

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main nutrients/groups of nutrients?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Water

What percentage of the human body is water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

How much fluid should women drink per day according to the European Safety Authority?

• 1.2 litres

• 1.6 litres

• 2.0 litres

• 2.4 litres