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GCSE PE - Diet & Nutrition

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the three macronutrients

a)

Carbohydrate, Protein, Fibre

b)

Carbs, Fat, Protein

c)

Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein

d)

Vitamins and Minerals

2.

Identify the two micronutrients

a)

Vitamins and Fibre

b)

Minerals and Vitamin A, B, C

c)

Fibre and Water

d)

Vitamins and Minerals

3.

Which one of the following states why an endurance athlete would use carbohydrate loading?

a)

To build strength

b)

To repair damaged body tissue after injury

c)

To increase energy stores

d)

To lose weight

4.

Identify two benefits of drinking water during a marathon

a)

Prevents dehydration

b)

Provides energy for performance

c)

Improves muscular strength

d)

Maintains core temperature by allowing sweating

5.
When energy intake decreases and energy expenditure increases, body weight ______________.
a)
remains the same
b)
goes up
c)
goes down
d)
is unstable
6.

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

a)

lead to a risk of heart disease

b)

keep you healthy

c)

build strong bones and muscles

d)

help the immune system

7.

What does the body use carbohydrates for?

a)

Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.

b)

Carbohydrates improve digestion.

c)

Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.

d)

Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.

8.

Most people should take Vitamin D supplements because they don't get enough...

a)

Sun

b)

Sea

c)

Sand

d)

Protien

9.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
10.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
11.

Which of the following is an element essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

12.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
13.
Calcium, Sodium, and Iron are examples of ________?
a)
Minerals
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fruits
d)
Fiber
14.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
15.
When you don't drink enough water you can become:
a)
silly
b)
hyper
c)
intoxicated 
d)
dehydrated 
16.

WHAT ARE THE 7 NUTRIENTS?

a)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Meats, Fibre, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Fibre, Water, Sugar, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Water, Fibre, Proteins, and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Fibres, Cheese, Meat, Protein, and Vegetables

17.
Which vitamin is vital for bone strength & can be found in dairy products (e.g milk & cheese)?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for aiding digestion? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Protein
19.
Mineral that helps to avoid anaemia
a)
Cholesterol
b)
Zinc
c)
Iron
d)
Calcuim
20.
Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before an event?
a)
Fats
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
21.
Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
a)
Pasta
b)
Banana
c)
Bread
d)
Potato
22.
Which of the following is not a function of minerals? 
a)
Strengthens bones
b)
Prevents dehydration
c)
Blood cell production
d)
Prevents fatigue 
23.
Which component of a balanced diet is mainly responsible for resisting infection & disease? 
a)
Fibre
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins