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Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
2.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
3.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
4.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
5.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
6.
Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
7.
The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Calories
d)
Protein
8.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
9.
Which one of the following is a protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
10.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
11.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
12.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
13.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
14.
If a person has a deficiency in vitamin C, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
15.
Put cold foods in a ______to keep them cold
a)
fridge
b)
chair
16.
Which food group does a carrot belong in?
a)
fruit
b)
vegetable
c)
grains
17.
Which food group does a banana belong in?
a)
protein
b)
oils
c)
fruits
18.
What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?
a)
food label
b)
preservative
c)
additive
19.
Which mineral helps your digestive system?
a)
fiber
b)
Vitamin A
c)
calcium
20.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
a)
1
b)
6-8