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Nutrition

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

a)

vitamins

b)

Lipids

c)

proteins

d)

carbohydrates

3.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
4.

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium

a)

Protein

b)

Lipids

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

5.

The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.

a)

Lipids

b)

Water

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

6.
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
7.

Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

8.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
9.

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

a)

water

b)

Lipids

c)

fiber

d)

protein

10.

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Minerals

d)

Lipids

11.
Which one of the following is a good protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
12.
Proteins are found in...
a)
dried beans, peas, and nuts
b)
milk and eggs
c)
meat, fish, and poultry
d)
All choices are correct
13.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
14.

WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?

a)

Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbs, Lipids, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins

d)

Carbs, Lipids, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables

15.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

16.

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

17.

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipids

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

18.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

a)

Lipids

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

19.

A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

a)

Calorie

b)

Metabolism

c)

Nutrition

d)

Nutrient

20.

Which of the following vitamins play a very key role in eyesight including night vision and color recognition?

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b. vitamin B

c)

c. vitamin K

d)

d. all of the above

21.

Which if the following foods are rich in Vitamin A?

a)

a. milk fortified with vitamin A

b)

b. liver

c)

c. orange fruits and vegetables (like cantaloupe, carrots, sweet potatoes)

d)

d. all of the above

22.

Which of the following foods are a good source of Vitamin B?

a)

a. whole grains, such as wheat and oats

b)

b. fish and seafood

c)

c. eggs , dairy products, like milk and yogurt

d)

d.all the above

23.

This vitamin is important for keeping body tissues, such as gums and muscles in good shape. It is also a key if you get a cut because it helps you heal. This vitamin also helps your body resists infections like cold.

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b.vitamin C

c)

c. vitamin D

d)

d. vitamin K

24.

You might end up with very weak bones without sufficient quantities of this Vitamin

a)

a. vitamin B

b)

b. vitamin C

c)

c. vitamin D

d)

d. vitamin K

25.

Vitamin D is abundant in the following foods:

a)

a. milk fortified with vitamin D

b)

b. fish

c)

c. egg yolks

d)

d. all the above

26.

Fat soluble Vitamins are:

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b.vitamin D

c)

c. vitamin E

d)

d. all of the above

27.
How many types of teeth we have ?
a)
4
b)
1
c)
6
d)
3
28.
What is the functions of Incisors teeth?
a)
for swallow the food
b)
for cutting and chopping food
c)
for crushing food
d)
for grinding food
29.
What tooth is this?
a)
molar 
b)
incisors
c)
canine
d)
premolars
30.

Identify the part of the tooth labelled A.

a)

Dentine

b)

Pulp

c)

Enamel

d)

Root

31.

Identify the structured labelled F

a)

Dentine

b)

Blood Vessels

c)

Pulp

d)

Root Canal

32.

What is the process of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract?

a)

Pericardium

b)

Peristalsis

c)

Pepsin

d)

Pericoronitis

33.

What is the process called where enzymes break down food molecules?

a)

Hydrolysis

b)

Hydrocarbon

c)

Hyperventilation

d)

Hydrochloric acid

34.

Where does absorption primarily take place?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Gall bladder

35.

Where is bile produced?

a)

Kidney

b)

Pancreas

c)

Liver

d)

Small intestine

36.
The diagram below illustrates a biochemical process that occurs in organisms. What is another name for the substance labeled "catalyst"?
a)
Enzyme
b)
inorganic compound
c)
Hormone
d)
Antibody
37.
What will most likely happen if an appropriate enzyme is added to a chemical reaction? 
a)
The reaction rate will increase.
b)
The equilibrium of the reaction will be maintained. 
c)
The reaction rate will decrease.
d)
The reaction will stop. 
38.
The enzyme lactase will break down the sugar lactose into which of the following components? 
a)
 monosaccharides
b)
nucleic acids
c)
amino acids
d)
phospholipids
39.
The mouth contains salivary glands which produce
a)
polysaccharides
b)
amylases
c)
proteases
d)
lipases
40.
Protein digestion begins in the
a)
mouth
b)
esophagus
c)
stomach
d)
liver
41.
Pepsin is an enzyme that acts on
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
42.
Digestion is COMPLETED in the
a)
stomach
b)
liver
c)
small intestine
d)
large intestine
43.
All foods contain at least 1 of 6 basic nutrients...which of the following is the correct list of 6...
a)
water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals
b)
water, carbon dioxide, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals
c)
water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, nucleic acids
d)
water, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, minerals
44.
Which enzyme below is involved in the following chemical digestion process?
STARCH---->MALTOSE
a)
Lipase
b)
Salivary amylase
c)
Pepsin
d)
Trypsin
45.

Which enzyme below is involved in the following chemical digestion process?

LIPIDS---->FATTY ACIDS/GLYCEROL

a)

Lipase

b)

Trypsin

c)

Amylase

d)

Pepsin

46.
Which enzyme below is involved in the following chemical digestion process?
PROTEINS---->POLYPEPTIDES
a)
Lipase
b)
Amylase
c)
Pepsin
d)
Maltase
47.
Where in the body would HCl be found?
a)
Mouth
b)
Esophagus
c)
Liver
d)
Stomach
48.

Sucrose --------> Glucose + Fructose

a)

Sucrase

b)

Sucrace

c)

maltase

d)

lactase

49.

Lactase converts Lactose to Glucose + ____________________

a)

Fructose

b)

Glucose

c)

Galactose

d)

Maltose

50.

__________________ converts lipids to emulsified droplets

a)

Bile salts

b)

Pancreatic juice

c)

Gastric juice

d)

Orange juice

51.

What is this organ?

a)

Liver

b)

Kidney

c)

Pancreas

d)

Stomach

52.

What is this organ (the one in red)?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Kidney

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

53.

What does BMI stand for?

a)

Bioelectrical Impedance

b)

Body Fat percentage

c)

Body Motor Index

d)

Body mass index

54.

Which of the following are needed to measure BMI?

a)

Age

b)

Gender

c)

Weight

d)

Height

55.

Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

56.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

57.

Having iodized salt regularly in your food will help in the prevention of __________.

a)

Goitre

b)

Anaemia

c)

Rickets

58.

Having foods rich in this vitamin will prevent Beri beri disease.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B1

59.

Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

60.

The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ___________.

a)

Junk food

b)

Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables

c)

Lots of water

61.

Which of the following tests for starch?

a)

Iodine

b)

Benedict's

c)

Biuret

d)

Emulsion

62.

Which of the following tests for protein?

a)

Iodine

b)

Benedicts

c)

Biuret

d)

Emulsion

63.

Which of the following tests for glucose?

a)

Iodine

b)

Benedicts

c)

Biuret

d)

Emulsion

64.

When starch is present iodine turns...

a)

purple

b)

blue-black

c)

orange

d)

brick red

65.

When protein is present Biuret turns...

a)

purple

b)

blue-black

c)

orange

d)

brick red

66.

How do you test for lipids?

a)

By using Ethanol and water

b)

By using Benedicts solution

c)

By using Iodine

d)

By using Biuret test

67.

What is a positive result for the lipid emulsion test?

a)

milky white colour

b)

clear

c)

yellow

d)

green

68.

What is the chemical that breaks down food in your mouth?

a)

Saliva

b)

Lipase

c)

Lipid

d)

Bile

69.

What is the first Nutrient that is broken down in the digestion process?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Fiber

70.

Where does MOST of the digestion process occur?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Mouth

c)

Stomach

d)

Large Intestine

e)

Colon

71.

The physical & chemical breakdown of food is called?

a)

Digestion

b)

Absorption

c)

Swallowing

d)

Excretion

72.

Pick the correct order of digestion

a)

Mouth,stomach,esophagus,large intestine,small intestine

b)

Mouth,esophagus,stomach,small intestine, large intestine

c)

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, colon

d)

Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

73.

What is the Last nutrient to be broken down in the digestion process?

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Fiber

74.

What chemical breaks down lipids?

a)

Water

b)

Saliva

c)

Sodium

d)

Bile

75.

Where is Bile produced?

a)

Liver

b)

Stomach

c)

Pancreas

d)

Colon

76.

What does the Gall Bladder store?

a)

Bile

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Insulin

77.

Another name for the Large Intestine?

a)

Really big intestine

b)

Colon

c)

Pancreas

d)

Massive

78.

How did you find this test?

a)

Very easy

b)

Easy

c)

Medium

d)

Hard

e)

Very hard

79.

If you are given the chance to sit Human & Social Biology in csec what grade would you expect to get?

a)

Range 1

b)

Range 2

c)

Range 3

d)

Range 4

80.

How would you rank this online class in terms of you understanding what the teacher is teaching?

a)

Very good

b)

Good

c)

Medium

d)

Bad

e)

Very bad

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