Food Words

Proteins are found in...

• meat, fish, eggs

• fruits and vegetables

• bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

__________ can be found in liquid  or solid form, like butter or margarine.

• Proteins

• Carboydrates

• Water

• Fats

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

• eggs

• milk

• chicken

• noodles

How many primary consumers are shown in the diagram? Give your answer as a digit with no period at the end.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following nutrients is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues in the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human diet?

• Build muscle

• Provide energy

• Store vitamins

• Repair tissues

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which of the following is a trace mineral important for oxygen transport in the blood?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

• Sodium

What is the primary component of the cell membrane?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Which of the following processes is used by plants to convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6