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WorksheetsYear 10 Nutrients quiz!
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients main role is to provide energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
Which nutrient supplies the most calories per gram?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
4.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need for good health and wellbeing
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet
d)
to help improve physical fitness
5.
The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule.
a)
sugar
b)
calcium
c)
sodium
6.
A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
7
d)
8
7.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
8.
Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game. Which nutrient will give her body the main fuel for her game?
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Multi-vitamin
d)
Carbohydrates
9.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates
d)
protein
10.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which nutrient should be consumed after intense workouts or games for recovery of damaged muscle tissue?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fat
d)
Water
12.
Which nutrient should be eaten before, during and after exercise for quick energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Fat
d)
Water
13.
If a person has a deficiency in Iron, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
14.
How does a person gain weight?
a)
Eating fat
b)
Eating carbs daily
c)
Eating more calories than they use up on a consistent basis
d)
Exercising only twice a week
15.
We need to have fat in our diets.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
17.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
18.
Woman are more at risk for anemia.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
What is the main function of Vitamin B9 (Folate)?
a)
reduces risk of neural tube birth defects
b)
enhances, hair and skin, important in vision
c)
strengthens cell membranes and prevents infection
d)
strengthens bones and teeth
21.
The picture above shows which food selection model
a)
The Healthy Eating Pie Chart
b)
The Healthy Eating Meal Plate
c)
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
d)
The Australian Healthy Food Pyramid
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