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Nutrients

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient can be sourced from sunlight?
a)
vitamin D
b)
vitamin A
c)
phosophorus
d)
vitamin E
2.
The main source of energy is:
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
B vitamins
3.
The nutrient that aids in vision, hair and skin health is:
a)
vitamin D
b)
vitamin A
c)
phosporus
d)
vitamin E
4.
Fat soluble vitamins include the following EXCEPT:
a)
vitamin B
b)
vitamin E
c)
vitamin K
d)
vitamin D
5.
The main source for vitamin C is:
a)
citrus fruits
b)
oils
c)
green leafy veggies
d)
eggs
6.

A good source for vitamin A is:

a)

oils

b)

carrots

c)

iodized salt

d)

fish

7.

What is a good source for potassium?

a)

sweet potatoes

b)

citrus fruit

c)

eggs

d)

bananas

8.

Fat serves to:

a)

insulate organs

b)

provides energy

c)

store needed vitamins

d)

all of the answers are correct

9.

A good source for vitamin B(s) is:

a)

citrus fruit

b)

enriched grains

c)

oils

d)

sunlight

10.

Carbohydrates include:

a)

sugar

b)

starch

c)

fiber

d)

all of the answers are correct

11.
Calcium serves to:
a)
strengthen bones and teeth
b)
keep oxygen from destroying other nutrients
c)
release energy from cells
d)
help immune system
12.
Which of the following is NOT a B vitamin?
a)
thiamin
b)
niacin
c)
riboflavin
d)
riboniacin
13.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
14.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
16.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
17.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
18.
Which nutrient carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
a)
Dairy
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Water
19.
Salt is also known as....
a)
Sugar
b)
Sodium
c)
Lodium
d)
Rodium
20.

Prepackaged, frozen and canned processed foods typically contain high amounts of...

a)

Saltium

b)

Fiber

c)

Salt/sodium

d)

Beef

21.
Foods such as pop and candy contain no nutritional value. What are these types of foods known as?
a)
Empty Calories
b)
Full Calories
c)
Pro Calories
d)
Burned Calories
22.

Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins

a)

Protein

b)

Grains

c)

Fiber

d)

Vegetables