WorksheetsFood and nutrition
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Substances that your body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy are:
Calories
Nutrients
Metabolites
Carbohydrates
It is 4 p.m. and Sally is feeling tired, because she has not eaten since dinner the night before. Which of the following could she consume that would provide her energy?
Piece of chicken
Glass of water
Slice of bread
A and C
All of the above
Your daily carbohydrate intake should range from what percentage of your daily diet?
20-30
25-55
30-50
50-60
Give two examples of food sources that provide carbohydrate.
Why do you think body building foods are essential?
What % of proteins are required in daily food for balanced diet?
20-30%
10-15%
15-25%
30-40%
Write the two main food sources of protective foods.
(a)
Which 2 nutrients are found in protective foods?
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Fats
Vitamins
What % of fats must be in a balanced diet?
50-60%
30-35%
10-15%
5%
Select two categories of food which are classified on the basis of sources
Protective foods
Foods from animal sources
Body building foods
Foods from plant sources
