WorksheetsGCSE Nutrition
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides 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
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.
How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product?
a)
50
b)
200
c)
990
d)
110
7.
What percentage of your daily value of sodium does this product provide?
a)
12%
b)
3%
c)
11%
d)
15%
8.
Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
9.
The study of how your body uses the food you eat is called:
a)
Biology
b)
Nutrition
c)
Zoology
d)
Botany
10.
Bread is a great source of which energy nutrient?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
All of the above
11.
Having too much sugar in your blood is called what . . .
a)
Heart Attack
b)
Obesity
c)
Diabetes
d)
Sugar Attack
12.
Lack of this type of nutrient can lead to bleeding gums, loose teeth, and prolonged infection
a)
A. iron
b)
B. calcium
c)
C. Vitamin D
d)
D. Vitamin C
13.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin
14.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
15.
Fats, water, and vitamins are a part of the six categories of nutrients true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Essential substances that your body needs in order to grow and stay healthy is called what? Choose the Best possible answer.
a)
Proteins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Nutrients
17.
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth, regulates blood clotting?
a)
Iron
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Calcium
d)
Vitamin C
18.
This vitamin maintains good vision, promotes body cell growth, helps protect teeth?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
19.
Which food is considered a protein?
a)
eggs
b)
noodles
c)
butter
d)
yogurt
20.
Which food is considered a lipid?
a)
butter
b)
milk
c)
fish
d)
cereal
21.
Which food group does rice belong to?
a)
fat
b)
protein
c)
carbohydrates
d)
water
22.
Which component of a balanced diet is mainly responsible for resisting infection & disease?
a)
Fibre
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
23.
"Weighing more than the ideal weight for your height" is a definition of what?
a)
Overfat
b)
Overweight
c)
Chubby
d)
Obese
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