Nutrients, Fibre, and Water Quiz

Evie noticed that her cuts and wounds were taking longer to heal than usual, she wondered if it could be related to her diet.

When we have too little protein our body will take longer to repair cuts and wounds.

• True

• False

William has been consuming a high-protein diet for his bodybuilding goals. He wonders if too much protein can be stored as fat, leading to obesity. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

Amelia is trying to increase her protein intake and is considering a chicken mayonnaise sandwich. Explain why this is the most suitable sandwich to suit her protein intake.

Matilda learned in her health class that cholesterol from saturated fats can lead to narrowing of the arteries, increasing the risk of H____ D______ and S_____.

(a)  

Ruby needs to know what effect Vitamin A has on health for her exam coming up. Can you explain what vitamin A helps prevent?

During a biology class, Sophie asked the teacher to list the function of Vitamin C.

Max is curious about the benefits of Iron, can you list the functions of Iron?

Chloe is studying for her biology exam and needs to understand the functions of calcium in the human body. Can you list them for her?

Match the following

• Aids vision in dim light

• Vitamin C

• Absorption of Calcium 

  Strong bones & teeth. Prevents rickets.

• Vitamin A

• maintain healthy skin and eyes, and strengthen the body's natural defence against illness

• Vitamin B

• Healthy nervous & digestive system 

  Energy release

• Vitamin D

• Aids wound healing

  Prevents scurvy

• Vitamin E

which of the following is not a deficiency of calcium

• rickets

• Osteoporosis

• Healthy teeth

• Tooth decay