Worksheets6 Essential Nutrients
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Minerals
2.
This nutrient is used as back up energy and protects vital organs.
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
3.
Fiber is a plant like material that your body cannot digest and is part of which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
4.
This nutrient's main function is to control the chemical reactions in our body.
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Water
d)
Fats
5.
This nutrient contributes to strong bones and teeth.
a)
Water
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
6.
This nutrient aids in digestion and helps move foods and other nutrients through your body.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Vitamins
d)
Minerals
7.
This nutrient helps you fight off infections.
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Protein
8.
Which nutrient helps your body grow and cells repair?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
9.
Which nutrient contains these two subgroups?
1- Complex
2- Simple
1- Complex
2- Simple
a)
Proteins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Minerals
10.
Which Carbohydrate sub group provides short bursts of energy (think CANDY).
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
11.
Which nutrient has the following subgroups
1- Incomplete
2-Complete
1- Incomplete
2-Complete
a)
Fats
b)
Protein
12.
Which protein subgroup consists of animal sources.
a)
Complete
b)
Incomplete
13.
Which nutrient has the following sub groups?
1- Fat Soluble
2- Water Soluble
1- Fat Soluble
2- Water Soluble
a)
Vitamins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Protein
d)
None of these
14.
Which sub group of vitamins are stored in your bodies fat?
a)
Fat Soluble
b)
Water Soluble
15.
How does your body get the nutrients it needs?
a)
Foods we eat
b)
Supplements you take
16.
How many essential nutrients are there?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
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