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Major Nutrients

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life for growth.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrients

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamins

2.

The main source of energy for the body.

a)

Water

b)

Fat

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Minerals

3.

It helps in building and repairing muscles, red blood cells, and other tissues.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Water

4.

It helps maintain skin, hair, provides insulation, and is needed for the production and absorption of certain vitamins and hormones.

a)

Fat

b)

Vitamins

c)

Protein

d)

Water

5.

It helps hydrate the body and is vital nutrient for good health.

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

6.

It assist in building body tissues and help in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Water

d)

Carbohydrates

7.

These are found in foods from plants and animals and it help the body grow, develop and stay healthy.

a)

Water

b)

Minerals

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

8.

It promotes good vision, helps maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B1

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

9.

It is essential for the workings of the heart, muscles, and nervous system.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B3

d)

Vitamin B5

10.

Vitamin B1 is also known as

a)

Riboflabin

b)

Niacin

c)

Thiamine

d)

Folate

11.

It helps in the conversion of food to energy and in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B5

d)

Vitamin B6

12.

Vitamin B2 is also known as

a)

Thiamine

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Biotin

d)

Folate

13.

Vitamin B3 is also known as

a)

Thiamine

b)

Riboflavin

c)

Nicotinic Acid

d)

Folate

14.

It helps form red blood cells and in the maintenance of the central nervous system.

a)

Vitamin B5

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin C

15.

Vitamin B9 is also known as

a)

Biotin

b)

Pantothenic Acid

c)

Niacin

d)

Folate

16.

A protein used to make skin, scar tissue, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels.

a)

Collagen

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

17.

It helps in the prevention of chronic diseases and in the absorption and regulation of calcium.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

18.

A substance that may protect cells in the body against free radicals.

a)

Antioxidant

b)

Collagen

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

19.

It helps build strong bones and teeth.

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

20.

It helps transport oxygen from the lungs to the other parts of the body.

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

21.

It helps keep the muscles and nervous system in good working condition.

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

22.

It helps the immune system in fighting illnesses and infections

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

23.

It helps form red blood cells and is an antioxidant.

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin K

24.

It is needed to make a hemoglobin and helps in the metabolism of red blood cells.

a)

Vitamin B2

b)

Vitamin B5

c)

Vitamin B6

d)

Vitamin B9

25.

Vitamin B5 is also known as

a)

Riboflavin

b)

Biotin

c)

Folate

d)

Thiamine