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WorksheetsThe 6 Essential Nutrients & 5 Food Groups
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Minerals
Which nutrient helps you fight off infections?
Vitamins
Water
Minerals
Protein
Which nutrient helps your body grow and repairs cells?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Vitamins
How many essential nutrients are there?
2
4
6
8
How does your body get the nutrients it needs?
Foods we eat
Supplements you take
Which nutrient makes up 60% of your body and is necessary for survival?
Water
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
Macronutrients are nutrients needed in large amounts.
True
False
Your hair, skin, and muscles are made of proteins.
True
False
We need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients.
True
False
Which essential nutrient helps to insulate the body and protect organs?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Minerals
Math the food item to its appropriate food group.
Vegetables
Spinach
Fruits
Pineapples
Protein
Salmon
Grains
Cereal
Dairy
Yogurt
There are how many food groups?
2
3
4
5
True or False: My Plate is a visual representation of how to make healthy food choices from the 5 food groups.
(a)
