WorksheetsNutrients FFL
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is not a nutrient?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Glycogen
minerals
What role does a carbohydrate play in the body?
Promote tissue growth and repair
Insulate the body from shock and temperature changes
Protect vital organs
Supply energy
What role does a protein play in the body?
Promote tissue growth and repair
Carry fat-soluble vitamins in the body
Helps the body digest fats efficiently
Supply energy
What role does a fat play in the body?
Spares proteins so they can be used for growth and maintenance
Insulate the body from shock and temperature changes
Provides bulk in the form of cellulose which is needed for growth
Helps make antibodies, enzymes, hormones, and some vitamins
Calories are a measure of_____________?
Proteins in the body
Fat content in food
Energy
Foods without nutrients are called ___________calories?
Super
Empty
Loaded
Which of the following is not a carbohydrate?
Simple carbohydrate
Complex carbohydrate
Fiber
Fatty acid
Which of the following is not a protein?
Incomplete protein
Glycogen
Complete protein
Proteins are made up of _________?
Amino Acid
Glycogen
Fatty acids
Which of the following is an example of an incomplete protein?
Beef stew
Baked chicken
Peanuts
Pork chop
Fats are double the concentrated amount of energy than carbohydrates and proteins. How many calories per gram are in a fat gram?
4
15
9
Carbohydrates and proteins have the same amount of concentrated energy per gram. How many calories per gram are in carbohydrate and proteins?
15
9
4
Complete proteins come from which food source?
Animal
Plant
Minerals are ______________substances?
Inorganic
Organic
Vitamins are ______________substances?
Inorganic
Organic
Ultimately all the nutrients are important. However which nutrient is considered most important ?
fats
protein
minerals
water
What is not a food group on my plate?
Fruits
Vegetables
Protein
Fats
What is a measure of energy in your food?
Minerals
Vitamins
Calories
Muscle
The brain is ______ % fat?
50%
60%
20%
90%
Fiber acts like what type of tool in the body?
Drainage
Mixing
Plumbing
Cutting
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects
Blood
Bone
Muscle
Tendons
Which mineral helps build blood?
Vitamins
Iron
Calcium
Zinc
Which helps build strong bones?
C
Folate
Calcium
Fats
What is the study of how your body uses the foods you eat?
Nutrients
Nutrition
Culinary
Enviromental Science
All sources of energy in our diet come from organic substances?
True
False
