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Worksheets1.1 - Function of nutrients
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Give us energy
Help maintain strong bones
Growth and repair of skin
None of the above
Vitamin E is an antioxidant?
True
False
Which of these foods are rich in protein?
Meat
Fish
Eggs
All of the above
Eating a recommended amount of fibre prevents bowel cancer
True
False
How much water is there (in %) is there water in your body?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Which of these is not a source of fat
Oil
Jam
Nuts
Avocado
The function of protein is
Protect the body
Provide the main source of energy
To help growth and repair of tissue
To aid the immune system
Which of these is not a function of fats
Protection
Transport fat soluble vitamins
Keep you warm
Help keep your skin healthy
Carbohydrates are sugar molecules bound together
True
False
Which of these is not a vegan alternative for protein
Quorn
Soya
Eggs
Tofu
What does HBV stand for
High biological value
Hyper blood vessels
High bacteria virus
High (in) B vitamins
Which of these are not water soluble vitamin (pick 2)
A
B
C
D
What are the differences between saturated and unsaturated fat? (Pick 2)
Saturated is solid and unsaturated is liquid at room temperature
All unsaturated are oils and all saturated are from meats
Saturated fats has more calories than unsaturated therefore are unhealthier
Saturated are mainly from animals where as unsaturated is mainly from plants
Vitamin A the main function is to help with
Bone growth
Blood clotting
Protect tissue
Vision
Normal structure and function of connective tissue
Vitamin D the main function is to help with
Bone growth
Blood clotting
Protect tissue
Vision
Normal structure and function of connective tissue
Vitamin E the main function is to help with
Bone growth
Blood clotting
Protect tissue
Vision
Normal structure and function of connective tissue
Vitamin K the main function is to help with
Bone growth
Blood clotting
Protect tissue
Vision
Normal structure and function of connective tissue
Vitamin C the main function is to help with
Bone growth
Blood clotting
Protect tissue
Vision
Normal structure and function of connective tissue & help absorb Iron
Foods high in iron are
Liver, meat, beans, nuts & dried fruit
Foods high in fat
Salt, pickles, soy sauce & gravy
Milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli.
Foods high in sodium are
Liver, meat, beans, nuts & dried fruit
Foods high in fat
Salt, pickles, soy sauce & gravy
Milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli.
Foods high in calcium are
Liver, meat, beans, nuts & dried fruit
Foods high in fat
Salt, pickles, soy sauce & gravy
Milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli.
Which of these statements is true about fiber?
Fiber gives you energy
Increases the amount of toxins in the body
Fiber aids digestion by supporting the removal of waste products from the body.
All three answers
