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1.1 - Function of nutrients

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of carbohydrates?

a)

Give us energy

b)

Help maintain strong bones

c)

Growth and repair of skin

d)

None of the above

2.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of these foods are rich in protein?

a)

Meat

b)

Fish

c)

Eggs

d)

All of the above

4.

Eating a recommended amount of fibre prevents bowel cancer

a)

True

b)

False

5.

How much water is there (in %) is there water in your body?

a)

50%

b)

60%

c)

70%

d)

80%

6.

Which of these is not a source of fat

a)

Oil

b)

Jam

c)

Nuts

d)

Avocado

7.

The function of protein is

a)

Protect the body

b)

Provide the main source of energy

c)

To help growth and repair of tissue

d)

To aid the immune system

8.

Which of these is not a function of fats

a)

Protection

b)

Transport fat soluble vitamins

c)

Keep you warm

d)

Help keep your skin healthy

9.

Carbohydrates are sugar molecules bound together

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which of these is not a vegan alternative for protein

a)

Quorn

b)

Soya

c)

Eggs

d)

Tofu

11.

What does HBV stand for

a)

High biological value

b)

Hyper blood vessels

c)

High bacteria virus

d)

High (in) B vitamins

12.

Which of these are not water soluble vitamin (pick 2)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

What are the differences between saturated and unsaturated fat? (Pick 2)

a)

Saturated is solid and unsaturated is liquid at room temperature

b)

All unsaturated are oils and all saturated are from meats

c)

Saturated fats has more calories than unsaturated therefore are unhealthier

d)

Saturated are mainly from animals where as unsaturated is mainly from plants

14.

Vitamin A the main function is to help with

a)

Bone growth

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Protect tissue

d)

Vision

e)

Normal structure and function of connective tissue

15.

Vitamin D the main function is to help with

a)

Bone growth

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Protect tissue

d)

Vision

e)

Normal structure and function of connective tissue

16.

Vitamin E the main function is to help with

a)

Bone growth

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Protect tissue

d)

Vision

e)

Normal structure and function of connective tissue

17.

Vitamin K the main function is to help with

a)

Bone growth

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Protect tissue

d)

Vision

e)

Normal structure and function of connective tissue

18.

Vitamin C the main function is to help with

a)

Bone growth

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Protect tissue

d)

Vision

e)

Normal structure and function of connective tissue & help absorb Iron

19.

Foods high in iron are

a)

Liver, meat, beans, nuts & dried fruit

b)

Foods high in fat

c)

Salt, pickles, soy sauce & gravy

d)

Milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli.

20.

Foods high in sodium are

a)

Liver, meat, beans, nuts & dried fruit

b)

Foods high in fat

c)

Salt, pickles, soy sauce & gravy

d)

Milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli.

21.

Foods high in calcium are

a)

Liver, meat, beans, nuts & dried fruit

b)

Foods high in fat

c)

Salt, pickles, soy sauce & gravy

d)

Milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli.

22.

Which of these statements is true about fiber?

a)

Fiber gives you energy

b)

Increases the amount of toxins in the body

c)

Fiber aids digestion by supporting the removal of waste products from the body.

d)

All three answers