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Nutrients the body need

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 6mins

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)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
Organic compounds that help our body to work properly. e.g. A, C, B, K, D
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
4.
Stored energy e.g. oils, butter, margarine
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
5.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
6.
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
a)
water
b)
fat
c)
fiber
d)
protein
7.

Which one of the following is a good protein source?

a)

fish

b)

chicken

c)

cheese

d)

banana

8.

WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins

d)

Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

9.

What is the primary function of PROTEINS

a)

Growth and repair of body tissues

b)

Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air

c)

Stored Energy

d)

Triggers chemical reactions

10.

What is the primary function of minerals?

a)

Stored energy

b)

Triggers chemical reactions

c)

Helps with various processes necessary for growth and maintenance of life

d)

Improved eye sight

11.

An example of a food filled with carbohydrates is...

a)

Eggs

b)

Bread

c)

Cheese

d)

Poultry

12.

What nutrient is best represented by this photo?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

13.
This nutrient gives me strong teeth.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Water
14.
What nutrient helps the body stay HEALTHY?
a)
Carbs
b)
Fat
c)
Vitamins
d)
Minerals
15.
What nutrient helps build muscles?
a)
Water
b)
Protein
c)
Vitamins
d)
Fat
16.
Our body is made up of mostly what nutrient?
a)
Carbs
b)
Fat
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
17.

People need nutrients in some amounts to ________, live and thrive.

a)

move

b)

grow

c)

stay young

d)

get fit

18.

We obtain vitamin D from _______.

a)

water

b)

rain

c)

sunlight