WorksheetsFoods and Nutrition
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of nutrient are sugars?
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
2.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin
3.
What type of nutrient are starches?
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
4.
Energy from food is called
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Protein
c)
Calories
5.
Incomplete proteins come from
a)
animal sources
b)
plant sources
6.
This nutrient helps the digestive system.
a)
complex carbohydrates
b)
fiber
c)
simple carbohydrates
7.
This nutrient can be broken down into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
8.
Water can be found in fruits and vegetables.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
10.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
11.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
12.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
13.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
14.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin
15.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
16.
This nutrient is made from amino acids.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
protein
c)
fat
17.
Helps red blood cells carry oxygen.
a)
Zinc
b)
Iron
c)
Potassium
18.
How many calories per gram does carbohydrates provide?
a)
5
b)
4
c)
9
d)
3
19.
How many calories per gram does Fat provide?
a)
9
b)
4
c)
7
d)
3
20.
Which nutrient is our body's most VITAL nutrient?
a)
Carbohyrdrates
b)
Vitamins
c)
Water
d)
Fats
21.
Which nutrient helps regulate the digestive system?
a)
Fiber
b)
Calcium
c)
Zinc
d)
Vitamin B
22.
What is Carbohydrate ?
a)
one of the 6 nutrients that gives the body energy
b)
something the body needs to function properly
c)
main energy source
d)
all of the above
23.
What information must be listed on a food label?
a)
Ingredient List
b)
Calories per serving
c)
Serving size
d)
All of these answers
24.
Which of the following are NOT nutrients?
a)
vitamins & minerals
b)
water & proteins
c)
fats & carbohydrates
d)
sugars & salts
25.
Apples, bananas, and oranges have sugar in them.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
If you want less fat in your diet, which item should you eat less of?
a)
strawberries
b)
Doritoes
c)
popcorn
d)
grapes
27.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Strong bones
28.
Eating a candy bar or drinking a sugary soda is a healthful strategy for boosting your energy level.
a)
True
b)
False
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