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6 Essential Nutrients

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Fats
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Minerals
2.
This nutrient is used as back up energy and protects vital organs.
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
3.
Fiber is a plant like material that your body cannot digest and is part of which nutrient?
a)
Protein
b)
Water
c)
Fat
d)
Carbohydrates
4.
This nutrient contributes to strong bones and teeth. 
a)
Water
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
5.
This nutrient aids in digestion and helps move foods and other nutrients through your body.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Vitamins
d)
Minerals
6.
Which nutrient helps your body grow and cells repair?
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
7.
Which nutrient contains these two subgroups?
1- Complex
2- Simple
a)
Proteins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Minerals
8.
Which Carbohydrate sub group provides short bursts of energy (think CANDY).
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
9.
Which nutrient has the following subgroups
1- Incomplete
2-Complete
a)
Fats
b)
Protein
10.
Which protein subgroup consists of animal sources.
a)
Complete
b)
Incomplete
11.
Which nutrient has the following sub groups?
1- Fat Soluble
2- Water Soluble 
a)
Vitamins
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Protein
d)
None of these
12.

Which one of these is NOT an essential nutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Fiber

d)

Fat

13.

How many calories are in one gram of protein?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

14.

How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrates?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

15.

How many calories are in one gram of fat?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

16.

What are the building blocks of protein called?

a)

lipids

b)

amino acids

c)

essential proteins

d)

complete proteins

17.

All fat is bad for you - true or false?

a)

true

b)

false

18.

LDL cholesterol is often called "good" cholesterol - true or false?

a)

true

b)

false

19.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fat?

a)

saturated

b)

polyunsaturated

c)

hydrounsaturated

d)

monounsaturated

20.

Which is a disaccharide?

a)

sucrose

b)

lactose

c)

maltose

d)

all of the above

21.

Sodium, chloride, and potassium are important electrolyte minerals - true or false?

a)

true

b)

false

22.

What are the two categories of minerals?

a)

major and minor

b)

major and trace

c)

water soluble and fat soluble

d)

major and micro

23.

Which is an important trace mineral?

a)

selenium

b)

copper

c)

iodine

d)

all of the above

24.

What are the most important fat soluble vitamins?

a)

C and B12

b)

A, D, E and K

c)

A, C, D and E

d)

A, B12, D and K

25.

Which vitamin helps blood to clot so that wounds stop bleeding?

a)

vitamin E

b)

vitamin D

c)

calcium

d)

vitamin K

26.

What parts of the body contain water?

a)

cells

b)

tissue

c)

organs

d)

all of the above

27.

Which is not a function of water in the body?

a)

temperature regulation

b)

cushioning and moisturising

c)

fat burning

d)

waste removal

28.

Which foods are also sources of phytochemicals?

a)

whole grains

b)

dry beans, peas and lentils

c)

herbs, spices, and tea

d)

all of the above

29.

Which is not a source of vitamin D?

a)

egg yolks

b)

citrus fruits

c)

fatty fish

d)

the sun

30.

Some communities add __________ to their drinking water to prevent tooth decay.

a)

calcium

b)

fluoride

c)

vitamin D

d)

vitamin K