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Nutrients

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

The substances that help nourish our bodies and keep us healthy are called what?

a)

Nutrients

b)

Proteins

c)

Grains

d)

Minerals

2.

Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

3.

Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?

a)

Minerals

b)

Protein

c)

Grains

d)

Water

4.

Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?

a)

Proteins

b)

Grains

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fats

5.

The 6 key nutrients to optimal health are: Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and.....

a)

Calcium

b)

Sodium

c)

Water

d)

None of the above

6.

Which of the following is NOT an example of protein?

a)

chicken

b)

eggs

c)

bread

d)

seafood

7.

Eggs are a good source of carbohydrates

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Which essential nutrients are considered MACROnutrients?

a)

Minerals

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

e)

Fats

9.

Which macronutrient is our main source of energy?

a)

Carbs

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

10.

Proteins are made of what? HINT: It is two words and starts with an "a."

(a)  

11.

The body...

a)

has the ability to produce all 20 amino acids so eating protein is just supplemental.

b)

can only produce 11 of the 20 essential amino acids. So it is important to eat proteins daily that contain the other 9 for optimal health.

c)

has to get all the essential amino acids from food daily by eating a good balance of proteins.

12.

Which of these are MICROnutrients?

a)

Carbs

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

e)

Water

13.

VItamins are organized into two main categories which are... HINT: It has to do with how it is stored in the body.

a)

water-soluble

b)

protein-soluble

c)

fat-soluble

14.

A lack of this major mineral early in life can lead to the development of Osteoporosis which is a condition that causes bones to become brittle.

a)

Calcium

b)

Sulfur

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

15.

Foods such as coke and lollies contain no nutritional value. What are these types of foods known as?

a)
Empty Calories
b)
Full Calories
c)
Pro Calories
d)
Burned Calories
16.
Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins
a)
Protein
b)
Grains
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetables