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WorksheetsThe Nutrients
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Vegetables
Which nutrient carries/transports other nutrients and oxygen throughout the body? It also makes up about 75% of your body
Dairy
Minerals
Protein
Water
Which nutrient are substances that the body CANNOT manufacture, but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes?
Protein
Minerals
Water
Vitamins
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
Fiber
Protein
Minerals
Fat
Sugars are...
cholesterol
complex carbohydrates
amino acids
simple carbohydrates and quick energy
Examples of complex carbohydrates include:
Soda, energy drinks, juice
Whole wheat bread, vegetables, rice
Lean chicken, fish, peanut butter
Simple carbohydrates like sugar
Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?
Monosaccharides
Fiber
Lipids
Amino Acids
This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies
carbohydrates
protein
fat
calories
This nutrient is neccesary for building muscle and blood
carbohydrates
protein
fat
fiber
Fish, meat, tofu and peanut butter are good sources of
carbohydrates
sugar
protein
fiber
In order to keep your digestion "moving", you should make sure to eat plenty of
fiber
fat
sugar
calories
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure you get enough
fat
vitamins & minerals
protein
dairy
This nutrient is needed in small amounts to insulate our bodies from the cold and to cushion our organs
vitamins
carbohydrates
sugar
fat
Which of the following is NOT a mineral
sodium
calcium
iron
protein
During digestion, the body converts most carbohydrates
into glucose.
True
False
Proteins are found only in animal sources such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
False
True
Water helps the body filter out pollutants and toxins and get rid of waste products.
True
False
The body’s only source of water comes from the liquids that people drink.
False
True
If too much cholesterol builds up in the arteries, it can prevent blood and oxygen from reaching the heart causing heart attack.
True
False
Which of the following foods is NOT high in fat?
Butter
Cheese
Raspberries
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are ____ vitamins that the body can store
Water - Soluble
Fiber - Soluble
Fat - Soluble
Fiber helps us to build muscles.
True
False
Fat helps our body to keep warm.
True
False
Which of the following food is rich in starch carbohydrates?
eggs
potato
cheese
broccoli
Which nutrient are substances that the body CANNOT manufacture, but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes?
Protein
Minerals
Water
Vitamins
