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WorksheetsFood as Nutrients
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why does a person need to eat food?
to obtain nutrients for repair
to obtain nutrients for energy
to obtain nutrients for growth
all of the above
Everyone needs to consume a certain number of __________ to satisfy daily energy needs.
amino acids
minerals
calories
vitamins
What is a calorie?
a molecule that transports genetic information from DNA in a cell's nucleus to the cell's cytoplasm
a unit used to measure energy in food that contains the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius
a tough, rigid layer that surrounds the cells of some organisms such as plants, fungi, and bacteria
a substance produced in the liver that separates large fat particles into small fat droplets
Which of the following pairs are NOT both required nutrients?
proteins and water
oxygen and water
fats and carbohydrates
vitamins and minerals
Which nutrients provide raw materials and energy for the body?
proteins, water, carbohydrates
fats, carbohydrates, proteins
carbohydrates, water, minerals
minerals, vitamins, water
Which statement about carbohydrates are true?
Complex carbohydrates are a long-term energy source because it takes the body longer to break apart connected sugar molecules.
Starches, like potatoes or pasta, are simple carbohydrates.
Complex carbohydrates provide a quick burst of energy, but the energy wears off quickly.
Candy and sodas are Complex carbohydrates
Calcium and iron are __________ , which are nutrients that do not come from living things. They do not provide energy, but they help the body with __________.
minerals; important chemical processes
carbohydrates; important chemical processes
vitamins; fat storage
kinds of water; fat storage
The body can produce some amino acids. Where can it get the essential amino acids it cannot produce?
foods that are high in protein
foods that are high in trans fats
foods that are high in fiber
foods that have many vitamins and minerals
The most essential nutrient is __________ because all cellular processes use this nutrient.
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals
proteins
water
Which of the following lists shows the required nutrients for the human body?
bones, proteins, water, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates
fats, proteins, muscles, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates
fats, proteins, water, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates
cells, proteins, water, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates
