WorksheetsFunctions of Nutrients
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
2.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
3.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
4.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
5.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
6.
Which nutrient carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
a)
Dairy
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Water
7.
Which nutrient contributes to water balance, metabolism, and muscle function?
a)
Protein
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vitamins
8.
Protein is in only found in animal sources.
a)
False
b)
True
9.
What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?
a)
becomes DNA
b)
turns to fat
c)
creates extra energy
d)
becomes waste
10.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated
d)
dehydrated
11.
What nutrient is best represented by this photo?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Proteins
c)
Fats
12.
What nutrient is best represented by this photo?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Fat
13.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
14.
Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game, which nutrient will give her body the main fuel for her game?
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Multi-vitamin
d)
Carbohydrates
15.
You can only go a few days without which nutrient?
a)
Vitamin K
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
d)
Water
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