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1st Year Home Economics Nutrition

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
vitamins
c)
water
d)
minerals
2.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
3.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
4.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

Fats

5.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
6.
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Metabolism
c)
Vitamins
d)
Digestion
7.
The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
a)
Diet
b)
Metabolism
c)
Calories
d)
Digestion
8.
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called
a)
grams
b)
calories
c)
ounces
d)
pounds
9.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
10.

This nutrient makes up 70% of your body:

a)

water

b)

vitamin A

c)

carbohydrates

d)

protein

11.
Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Which nutrient should be eaten before, during and after exercise for quick energy? 
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate 
c)
Fat
d)
Water
13.
If a person has a deficiency in vitamin C, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
14.
If a person has a deficiency in Iron, they may have...
a)
scurvy
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Anemia
15.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
16.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
17.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
18.

Which vitamin improves the vision of a bird?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

19.

Which vitamin or mineral allows the blood to hold oxygen?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

20.

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

21.

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

22.

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

a)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

b)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

c)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

d)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

23.

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Unsaturated fat

c)

Saturated fat

d)

Carbohydrate

24.

True or False. Sodium is needed in high amounts?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which nutrient is composed of the elements C, H, O & N?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

e)

Minerals

26.

Which of the following nutrients are macronutrients? Tick all that apply.

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohyrdates

d)

Vitamins

e)

Minerals

27.

Fats are made up of three fatty acids and a...

a)

phosphate

b)

glycerol

c)

hydrogen

d)

chloride

28.

Which of the following vitamins are water-soluble? Tick all that apply.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

29.

Vitamin B is needed for a healthy nervous system and release of energy from food (metabolism). True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

30.

What deficiency disease is associated with vitamin B?

a)

Anemia

b)

Scurvy

c)

Beri-Beri

d)

Goitre

31.

The function of cellulose/fibre in the body is to prevent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

(a)