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Nutrients

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Chemical substances in food that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.

a)

Narcotics

b)

Nutrients

c)

Neurons

d)

Nicotine

2.

The three macronutrients that your body needs in large amounts are:

a)

Carbs, Proteins, and Fiber

b)

Carbs, Vitamins, and Minerals

c)

Carbs, Minerals, and Fats

d)

Carbs, Proteins, and Fats

3.

A unit of energy

a)

Calorie

b)

Chromosome

c)

Carrier

d)

Clique

4.

How many calories does one gram of fat provide?

a)

4 calories

b)

5 calories

c)

9 calories

d)

None

5.

How many calories does 1 gram of carbohydrate or protein provide?

a)

1 calories

b)

2 calories

c)

3 calories

d)

4 calories

6.

This nutrient is made of either sugar or starch and is the body's preferred source of energy.

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrate

7.

What do proteins do?

a)

Cushion the vital internal organs.

b)

Build and repair cells and tissues.

c)

Help push food particles through the digestive tract.

d)

None of the above.

8.

Meats, poultry, seafood, peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds belong to which food group?

a)

Vegetables

b)

Dairy

c)

Proteins

d)

Fruits

9.

This type of fat generally comes from animal sources and can lead to increased risk of heart disease if too much is eaten in your diet.

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Unsaturated Fat

10.

The most important nutrient for your survival?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Water