wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Six Essential Nutrients

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is one of the six essential nutrients?
a)
Chemicals
b)
Compounds
c)
Enzymes
d)
Water
2.

What nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?

a)

Vitamins and Minerals

b)

Protein

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrates

3.

What are the 6 essential nutrients

a)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Meats

b)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Veggies, Minerals, Water

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

4.

Salt is also known as.... (Limit your amount of salt intake each day to prevent heart disease.)

a)

Sugar

b)

Sodium

c)

Lodium

d)

Rodium

5.

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Water

d)

Minerals

6.

What measures energy in food?

a)

Calories

b)

Ruler

c)

Thermometer

d)

Food label

7.

A good way to get a variety of vitamins

a)

Eat a lot of colorful foods (Rainbow)

b)

Eat a lot of brown foods

c)

Eat a lot of soggy foods

d)

Eat a lot of green foods

8.
Which age group needs the most calories?
a)
senior adults
b)
children
c)
teenagers
d)
babies
9.

Water

a)

Gives us energy

b)

Helps the body to absorb fat

c)

Carries nutrients around body

d)

Is not a nutrient

10.

What is the primary function of PROTEINS

a)

Growth and repair of body tissues

b)

Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air

c)

Stored Energy

d)

Triggers chemical reactions

11.

What is the primary function of Water

a)

Triggers Chemical reactions

b)

Provides immediate energy

c)

Stores energy

d)

Allows each cell in the body to do its work

12.

What is the primary function of minerals?

a)

Stored energy

b)

Triggers chemical reactions

c)

Helps with various processes necessary for growth and maintenance of life

d)

Improved eye sight

13.

What is the primary functions of fats?

a)

Store energy and protect organs

b)

Hair and nail growth

c)

Growth and repair of body tissues

d)

Improves life span and maintenance of life

14.

What is the primary function of Vitamins?

a)

Growth and repair of body tissue

b)

Improve sleep

c)

Increase weight and BMI

d)

Trigger Chemical reactions

15.

What is the primary function of Carbohydrates?

a)

Triggers chemical reactions

b)

Provide long extended amounts of stored energy

c)

Provide immediate (first few minutes) of energy

d)

Allow cells in the body to do their work

16.

Calcium is a mineral and can be found in...

a)

Fruits & Vegetables

b)

Sugary treats

c)

Sodas

d)

Dairy

17.

An example of a food filled with carbohydrates is...

a)

Eggs

b)

Bread

c)

Cheese

d)

Poultry

18.

What food provides the most fat?

a)

Steak

b)

Rice

c)

Potato

d)

Apple

19.

What are the two types of Carbohydrates?

a)

Simple and Complex

b)

Starches and Candy

c)

Fibers and Grains

d)

Sugar and Wheat

20.
This essential nutrient helps repair skin and build muscle.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Fat
21.
Calcium is the most essential mineral in the body because it promotes what?
a)
Iron absorption
b)
Water retention
c)
Amino acid 
d)
Bone growth