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Nutrients and Nutrition

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a class of nutrients?

a)

vitamins

b)

fiber

c)

fats

d)

minerals

2.

Are substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions.

a)

Minerals

b)

Carbs

c)

Nutrition

d)

Nutrients

3.

The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health

a)

Nutrition

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Digestion

4.

are sugars and starches contained in foods. They are your body's MAIN energy source.

a)

fats

b)

vitamins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

fibers

5.

are nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth. Promote healing and aid in the repair of tissues.

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

d)

fiber

6.

Fat

a)

are nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth. Promote healing and aid in the repair of tissues.

b)

are a nutrient found in plant oils and fatty animal tissue. They help carry vitamins in your bloodstream and keep your skin healthy.

c)

are nutrients that help regulate body functions.

d)

are elements in food that help your body work

7.

are nutrients that help regulate body functions.

a)

protein

b)

water

c)

minerals

d)

vitamins

8.

are elements in food that help your body work properly.

a)

fats

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

carbohydrates

9.

it carries other nutrients around your body. It helps with digestion, removes waste, and cools you off.

a)

water

b)

minerals

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

10.

What is the tough, stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat, and other whole grains?

a)

minerals

b)

proteins

c)

fiber

d)

fat

11.

Which one is healthy(ier)?

a)

simple carbohydrates

b)

complex carbohydrates

c)

N/A

d)

N/A

12.

Name one food product that has simple carbohydrates?

a)

table sugar

b)

loaf of bread

c)

steak

d)

broccoli

13.

Name one food product that has complex carbohydrates.

a)

broccoli

b)

steak

c)

table sugar

d)

loaf of bread

14.

Name one food product that has protein (if multiple are right, pick the best choice)

a)

broccoli

b)

steak

c)

loaf of bread

d)

table sugar

15.

Name one food product that has fat (if multiple have fat click them both before submitting)

a)

pork chops

b)

olive oil

c)

table sugar

d)

kale

16.

Which one of these is MOST rich in vitamins?

a)

kale

b)

pork

c)

milk

d)

white bread

17.

Which food products have calcium? There may be more than 1 answer!

a)

cheese

b)

beef

c)

milk

d)

kale

18.

How much of your body is water?

a)

1/4

b)

1/2

c)

2/3

d)

3/4

19.

Which one is healthier?

a)

complex carbohydrates

b)

simple carbohydrates

c)

Neither, they are both healthy

d)

Neither, they are both unhealthy