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The 6 Essential Nutrients & 5 Food Groups

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

2.

Which nutrient helps you fight off infections?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Water

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

3.

Which nutrient helps your body grow and repairs cells?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

4.

How many essential nutrients are there?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

5.

How does your body get the nutrients it needs?

a)

Foods we eat

b)

Supplements you take

6.

Which nutrient makes up 60% of your body and is necessary for survival?

a)

Water

b)

Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fats

7.

Macronutrients are nutrients needed in large amounts.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Your hair, skin, and muscles are made of proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

We need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which essential nutrient helps to insulate the body and protect organs?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Minerals

11.

Math the food item to its appropriate food group.

a)

Vegetables

1.

Spinach

b)

Fruits

2.

Pineapples

c)

Protein

3.

Salmon

d)

Grains

4.

Cereal

e)

Dairy

5.

Yogurt

12.

There are how many food groups?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

13.

True or False: My Plate is a visual representation of how to make healthy food choices from the 5 food groups.

(a)