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nutrition function

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

2.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

3.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
4.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
5.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
6.

These help your body fight diseases

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

7.

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Saturated fats

8.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
9.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
10.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

11.

Vitamin C is important because...

a)

It keeps the immune system healthy

b)

Provides the body with energy

c)

Improves eye health and vision

d)

Reduces the risk of brittle bones

12.

Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

13.

What is the importance of calcium within a bird's diet?

a)

Allows blood to hold oxygen

b)

Builds strong bones

c)

Improves the immune system

d)

Improves the structure of egg shells

14.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

15.

Calcium is important in a bird's diet, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

16.

Lipids are essential within the diet as they...

a)

Provide insulation

b)

Are important for bone structure

c)

Improve brain function

d)

Improve digestive health

17.

Lipids are essential within the diet as they...

a)

Provide insulation

b)

Are important for bone structure

c)

Improve brain function

d)

Improve digestive health

18.

Which 3 nutrients give our body energy?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins and Minerals

d)

Proteins

e)

Water

19.

Examples of micro-nutrients in food

(3 answers)

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Iron

d)

Protein

e)

Potassium

20.

Which two food types are rich in iron?

a)

Apples

b)

Red meat

c)

Chicken

d)

Carrots

21.

Which food group contains the sugar "lactose"?

a)

Meat

b)

Fruit and Vegetables

c)

Dairy

d)

Bread & Grains

22.

Which food group contains the sugar "fructose"?

a)

Breads and Grains

b)

Meat and Poultry

c)

Fruit and Vegetables

d)

Dairy

23.

Which food type is considered high GI?

a)

Pasta

b)

White bread

c)

Muesli

d)

Wholegrain bread

24.

In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

a)

Stomach

b)

Oesophagus

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

25.

What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Fights infection and disease

c)

Keeps the digestive system healthy

d)

Promotes healthy hair and nails

26.

Which food group should we eat the least of?

a)

Meat

b)

Dairy

c)

Breads and Grains

d)

Fruit and Vegetables

e)

Fats and Oils

27.

Which one of these nutrients is NOT considered a mineral?

a)

Potassium

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

e)

Lactose

28.

What is a function of protein?

a)

Repair and build muscle

b)

Keep the body warm

c)

Help with the digestive system

d)

Cures asthma

29.

What does RDI stand for?

a)

Rotary Dietary Institute

b)

Recommended Daily Intake

c)

Reference Daily Intake

d)

Reasonable Daily Intake