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Worksheets6 Essential Nutrients
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
1- Complex
2- Simple
1- Incomplete
2-Complete
1- Fat Soluble
2- Water Soluble
Which one of these is NOT an essential nutrient?
Carbohydrates
Water
Fiber
Fat
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
2
4
6
9
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrates?
2
4
6
9
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
2
4
6
9
What are the building blocks of protein called?
lipids
amino acids
essential proteins
complete proteins
All fat is bad for you - true or false?
true
false
LDL cholesterol is often called "good" cholesterol - true or false?
true
false
Which of the following is NOT a type of fat?
saturated
polyunsaturated
hydrounsaturated
monounsaturated
Which is a disaccharide?
sucrose
lactose
maltose
all of the above
Sodium, chloride, and potassium are important electrolyte minerals - true or false?
true
false
What are the two categories of minerals?
major and minor
major and trace
water soluble and fat soluble
major and micro
Which is an important trace mineral?
selenium
copper
iodine
all of the above
What are the most important fat soluble vitamins?
C and B12
A, D, E and K
A, C, D and E
A, B12, D and K
Which vitamin helps blood to clot so that wounds stop bleeding?
vitamin E
vitamin D
calcium
vitamin K
What parts of the body contain water?
cells
tissue
organs
all of the above
Which is not a function of water in the body?
temperature regulation
cushioning and moisturising
fat burning
waste removal
Which foods are also sources of phytochemicals?
whole grains
dry beans, peas and lentils
herbs, spices, and tea
all of the above
Which is not a source of vitamin D?
egg yolks
citrus fruits
fatty fish
the sun
Some communities add __________ to their drinking water to prevent tooth decay.
calcium
fluoride
vitamin D
vitamin K
