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nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process by which the body takes in and uses food.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Calories

c)

Body Mass Index

d)

Appetite

2.

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

3.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
4.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
5.

Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Vegetables

6.

Which nutrient carries/transports other nutrients and oxygen throughout the body? It also makes up about 75% of your body

a)

Dairy

b)

Minerals

c)

Protein

d)

Water

7.

Which nutrient are substances that the body CANNOT manufacture, but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes?

a)

Protein

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Vitamins

8.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
9.

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Minerals

d)

Fat

10.

Examples of complex carbohydrates include:

a)

Soda, energy drinks, juice

b)

Whole wheat bread, vegetables, rice

c)

Lean chicken, fish, peanut butter

d)

Simple carbohydrates like sugar

11.

Which of the following is the healthiest type of carbohydrate?

a)

Bread made with while flour

b)

Rice made with whole grain

c)

Cereals made with refined grain

d)

White rice

12.

Which of these performs the same function as gasoline in a car?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Fat

13.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
14.
Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins
a)
Protein
b)
Grains
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetables
15.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Fruit
b)
Vegetable
c)
Dairy
d)
Grain
16.

Which foods contains carbohydrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

What is the main nutrient in OLIVE OIL?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

18.

Proteins are found in...

a)

meat, fish, eggs

b)

fruits and vegetables

c)

bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

19.

Calcium ...

a)

is a very important protien

b)

makes up your bones and helps you grow

c)

provides your body with energy

20.

Green peppers have...

a)

vitamins, minerals, and fibre

b)

fats and carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

calcium