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KS3 Nutrients

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

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 is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
4.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
5.

Which foods contain calcium?

a)

Dairy

b)

Grains

c)

Fruits

d)

Vegetables

6.

You are having a snack before football practice. What nutrient should your snack be high in?

a)

minerals

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

protein

7.
a)

Fruit

b)

Vegetables

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Dairy

8.
a)

Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Dairy

9.

Why do we need fibre in our diet?

a)

Growth and Repair

b)

To prevent constipation

c)

Insulation

10.
There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?
a)
Magnesium and Calcium
b)
Simple and Complex
c)
Unsaturated and Saturated
d)
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
11.

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

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

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

12.

Sugars are...

a)

cholesterol

b)

complex carbohydrates

c)

amino acids

d)

simple carbohydrates and quick energy