Worksheetsnutrition function
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 55mins
Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue
Protein
vitamins
minerals
fats
This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong
vitamins
carbohydrates
Minerals
Fats
These help your body fight diseases
protein
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals
This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.
Fats
Water
Carbohydrates
Saturated fats
The role of fibre is to
Strengthen teeth and bones
Keep the digestive system healthy
Provides the body with energy
Repairs muscle and tissues
Vitamin C is important because...
It keeps the immune system healthy
Provides the body with energy
Improves eye health and vision
Reduces the risk of brittle bones
Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Iron
What is the importance of calcium within a bird's diet?
Allows blood to hold oxygen
Builds strong bones
Improves the immune system
Improves the structure of egg shells
Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Calcium is important in a bird's diet, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Iron
Lipids are essential within the diet as they...
Provide insulation
Are important for bone structure
Improve brain function
Improve digestive health
Lipids are essential within the diet as they...
Provide insulation
Are important for bone structure
Improve brain function
Improve digestive health
Which 3 nutrients give our body energy?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins and Minerals
Proteins
Water
Examples of micro-nutrients in food
(3 answers)
Calcium
Carbohydrates
Iron
Protein
Potassium
Which two food types are rich in iron?
Apples
Red meat
Chicken
Carrots
Which food group contains the sugar "lactose"?
Meat
Fruit and Vegetables
Dairy
Bread & Grains
Which food group contains the sugar "fructose"?
Breads and Grains
Meat and Poultry
Fruit and Vegetables
Dairy
Which food type is considered high GI?
Pasta
White bread
Muesli
Wholegrain bread
In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?
Stomach
Oesophagus
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?
Provides energy
Fights infection and disease
Keeps the digestive system healthy
Promotes healthy hair and nails
Which food group should we eat the least of?
Meat
Dairy
Breads and Grains
Fruit and Vegetables
Fats and Oils
Which one of these nutrients is NOT considered a mineral?
Potassium
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Lactose
What is a function of protein?
Repair and build muscle
Keep the body warm
Help with the digestive system
Cures asthma
What does RDI stand for?
Rotary Dietary Institute
Recommended Daily Intake
Reference Daily Intake
Reasonable Daily Intake
