Year 8 Nutrition pre-test

Substances in food that your body needs are called

• Nutrients

• Nutrition

• Calories

• Fibre

Without eating enough nutrients you could feel lethargic. Lethargic means

• Energised

• Sad

• Angry

• Sluggish

A macro nutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in large amounts

• True

• False

What is an example of a micronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

The 6 essential nutrients that your body needs are

• Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water

• Grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and water

Benefits of eating breakfast are

• Provides your body fuel for the day

• Helps you focus

• Starts your metabolism

• All of the provided answers

An example of a food from the protein group is

• Meat

• Bread

• Carrot

• Avocado

An example of a carbohydrate is

• Avocado

• Bread

• Bacon

• Cheese

The benefits of drinking plenty of water each day are

• Gets rid of waste in your body

• Helps move nutrients throughout the body

• Helps your body fight infection

• All of the provided answers

What is the nutrient that gives you energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Calcium