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WorksheetsFunctions and main food sources of Major Nutrients
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
The function of carbohydrates in the body is:
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
to provide the body with energy.
to help us get a good night's rest.
What does saturated fat do?
Help with digestion of food.
Provide quick bursts of energy.
Lower LDL cholesterol
Raise LDL cholesterol.
Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue
Protein
vitamins
minerals
fats
This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong
vitamins
carbohydrates
Calcium
Fats
The Healthy form of cholesterol
HDL
LDL
The unhealthy or bad cholesterol
HDL
LDL
Which of the following are examples of foods that contain carbohydrate?
Meat, eggs and cheese
Bread, potatoes and pasta
Milk, oranges and oily fish
Tofu, mycoprotein and rice
Why is iron needed?
To strengthen bones and teeth
To control the amount of water in the body
To make haemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body
To make the nerves and muscles work properly
Which of these is a good source of calcium?
Red meat
Milk
Baking powder
Kiwi fruit
If you have liver disease or high blood pressure what mineral should you eat less of?
Phosphorus
Fluoride
Iodine
Sodium
Nutrients can be broken into two categories
macronutrients and micronutrients
macronutrients and water
vitamins and minerals
sugars and starches
Macronutrients are
Carbohydrate, protein, fibre, water and fats
Protein, fats, water, calcium
Carbohydrates, protein, water and iron
Minerals and vitamins
A lack of which nutrients can lead to anaemia
Fat
Vitamin B
Iron
Calcium
Which one of these is considered "good fats" that we get from foods?
Polyunsaturated Fat
Fats
Saturated fats
Monounsaturated fats
The following picture is a source of?
Fibre
Sodium
Iron
Vitamin D
Which food would NOT provide a good source of protein?
A diet high in sodium can increase the risk of which diet related disease?
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer
Hypertension
The formation of red blood cells
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Folate
Carbohydrates
A food source of Folate
Orange
Milk
Legumes
All of the above
Ossification means?
Drinking milk
Forming muscles
Hardening of bones
Cells duplicating
The most common food to be fortified is?
Breakfast cereal
Orange Juice
Bread
All of the above
Required for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestines into the blood stream?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Water can be found in what food source?
Cucumber
Potatoes
Legumes
Banana
How many fats are there?
2
1
4
6
Consuming a diet of 'High GI' foods is more beneficial?
True
False
If Carbohydrates are eaten in excessive amounts and not burnt off, what diet related disease are you at risk of developing?
Diabetes Mellitus
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular Disease
Colorectal Cancer
What percentage of our body is made up of water?
50-80%
20%
50-75%
50%
