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KS3 B03 DIGESTION - L1 - Nutrients

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
2.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
3.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
4.
Which nutrient contributes to water balance, metabolism, and muscle function?
a)
Protein
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vitamins
5.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
6.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
7.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
8.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
9.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
10.
a)

Protein

b)

Dairy

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fruit and Vegetables

11.
a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetables

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Dairy

12.
a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats and Sugars

d)

Dairy

13.
a)

Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Dairy

14.

Which of these are food groups in a balanced diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Dairy

d)

Lipids / Fats

e)

Vitamins and Minerals

15.

Carbohydrates are needed for ...

a)

Growth and Repair

b)

Energy

c)

Hydration

d)

Insulation

16.

Proteins are needed for ...

a)

Growth and Repair

b)

Energy

c)

Hydration

d)

Insulation

17.

Lipids are needed for ...

a)

Growth and Repair

b)

Energy

c)

Hydration

d)

Insulation

e)

Protect Organs

18.

Why do we need fibre in our diet?

a)

Growth and Repair

b)

To prevent constipation

c)

Insulation

19.

Bread is high in

a)

lipids / fats

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrate

d)

water

20.

Butter is high in

a)

lipids / fats

b)

protein

c)

carbohydrate

d)

water