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Nutrition Revision

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The simple rule 'The lower the better' applies to the consumption of what?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Saturated Fats

2.

Which nutrient help keeps us regular?

a)

Dietary Fibre

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

3.

Why do we need fats in our diet?

a)

Warmth

b)

Protect our organs

c)

Secondary source of energy

d)

All of these answers

4.

What is the most important nutrient?

a)

water

b)

carbohydrates

c)

protein

d)

fats

5.

What is the most abundant substance in the body?

a)

water

b)

protein

c)

fats

d)

carbohydrates

6.

What do proteins do for the body?

a)

grow and repair tissue

b)

breaks down food

c)

most abundant source in the body

7.

How many amino acids can the body make from substances already present in the body?

a)

11

b)

9

c)

2

d)

1

8.

What forms the muscles, blood, skin, organs, hair and nails of the body?

a)

protein

b)

fats

c)

carbohydrates

d)

minerals

9.

What are sugars, starches and fiber?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

vitamins

10.

Name three complex carbohydrates.

a)

whole-grain bread

b)

potatoes

c)

rice

d)

zooper dooper

11.

Name the two types of fiber.

a)

Soluble

b)

Insoluble

c)

Simple

d)

Complex

12.

Where does fiber come from?

a)

Indigestible parts of plant foods

b)

Cereal box

c)

Meats

d)

Dairy Products

13.

Which vitamin does sunlight provide us with?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

14.

Which of the following contains the most calcium?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Milk and Dairy Products

c)

Fruits

d)

Cereals

15.

Which of the following is the best source of vitamin C?

a)

Meat

b)

Fish

c)

Rice

d)

Oranges

16.

Lack of water can lead to?

a)

muscle growth

b)

dehydration

c)

more energy

d)

disease

17.

Calcium and iron are important...

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

d)

minerals

18.

Which of the following contains the most protein?

a)

meat and fish

b)

cereals

c)

rice

d)

vegetables

19.

What is the main function of protein?

a)

energy

b)

hydration

c)

growth and repair

d)

strong bones

20.

Which of the following is our primary source of energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Dietary Fiber

21.

How often should you eat red meat?

a)

once per week

b)

twice per week

c)

three times per week

d)

every night of the week