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Worksheets1st Year Home Economics Nutrition
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong
vitamins
carbohydrates
minerals
Fats
This nutrient makes up 70% of your body:
water
vitamin A
carbohydrates
protein
Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Iron
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
Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.
A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.
A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.
Which of the following is considered a bad fat?
Monosaccharide
Unsaturated fat
Saturated fat
Carbohydrate
True or False. Sodium is needed in high amounts?
True
False
Which nutrient is composed of the elements C, H, O & N?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Which of the following nutrients are macronutrients? Tick all that apply.
Protein
Fats
Carbohyrdates
Vitamins
Minerals
Fats are made up of three fatty acids and a...
phosphate
glycerol
hydrogen
chloride
Which of the following vitamins are water-soluble? Tick all that apply.
A
B
C
D
E
Vitamin B is needed for a healthy nervous system and release of energy from food (metabolism). True or false?
True
False
What deficiency disease is associated with vitamin B?
Anemia
Scurvy
Beri-Beri
Goitre
The function of cellulose/fibre in the body is to prevent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
(a)
