PE Theory Nutrients and Nutrition Quiz

Which statement below best describes nutrients?

• Nutrients can harm the body.

• Nutrients can help the body, and they are necessary for survival.

• Nutrients are substances that living things cannot live without.

• Nutrients are living things that live in the water.

Which nutrient is made of sugar units and is the main source of energy for the body?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Fats

Which nutrient is most important for growing and repairing body tissue?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Water

Which types of food are rich in vitamins and minerals?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Candy

• Oils and nuts

• Breads and pasta

What kinds of food are important for storing energy in the body?

• Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals

• Foods that are rich in fats

• Foods that are rich in proteins

• Foods that contain a lot of water

What are calories?

• The weight of food

• The amount of vitamins and minerals in food

• The amount of energy stored in food

• A way to measure the time it takes your body to digest food

Which statement below best describes nutrients?

• Nutrients can harm the body.

• Nutrients can help the body, and they are necessary for survival.

• Nutrients are substances that living things cannot live without.

• Nutrients are living things that live in the water.

Which mineral is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Zinc

What are the 6 major nutrients?

• Fruits
  Vegetables

  Dairy

  Grains

  Proteins

  Water

• Protein

  Carbohydrates

  Vitamins

  Minerals

  Water

  Fats

• Meats

  Bread

  Oranges

  Milk

  Water

  Avocado

• Calcium

  Vitamin A

  Niacin

  Unsaturated

  Saturated

  Vitamin K

Calcium is a vitamin.

• True

• False