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Nutrition

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

How many joules of energy is needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1°C?

a)

12KJ

b)

6.8 Joules

c)

4.2 joules

d)

3.6 joules

2.

What are the 3 Macronutrients?

a)

Minerals, fat and protein

b)

Vitamins, minerals and carbohydrate

c)

Fat, protein and carbohydrate

d)

Water, Minerals and Vitamins

3.

What are Nutrients?

a)

How we eat our food

b)

Substances needed for growth

c)

Nutrients tell us what specific foods we must eat

d)

Nutrients are the substances that help us swallow

4.

How many calories of energy would you get from 1 gram of protein?

a)

4 Calories of energy

b)

9 Calories of energy

c)

6 Calories of energy

d)

12 Calories of energy

5.

How many Calories of energy would you get from 1 gram of Carbohydrates?

a)

12 Calories of energy

b)

4 Calories of energy

c)

6 Calories of energy

d)

9 Calories of energy

6.

How many calories of energy do you get from 1 gram of fat?

a)

9 Calories of energy

b)

4 Calories of energy

c)

6 Calories of energy

d)

12 Calories of energy

7.

can high energy foods decrease the chance of heart disease?

a)

True

b)

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8.

What is the approximate amount of each macronutrient needed a day?

a)

55% carbohydrates, 30% fats, 15% protein

b)

30% protein, 60% carbohydrates, 10% fats

c)

15% carbohydrate, 20% fat, 65% protein

d)

33% carbohydrate, 33% fat, 34% protein

9.

What are Carbohydrates

a)

Carbohydrates is a food source that breaks down into Glucose, Starch and fiber

b)

Helps your body stay healthy, two kinds of carbs: macro carbs and trace carbs

c)

A group of substances needed for normal cell function

d)

The major storage form in the body

10.

What are proteins?

a)

Protein helps the body absorb vitamin A, D and E

b)

a food source that breaks down into glucose, starches and fiber

c)

required for the structure, function and regulation of the bodies tissue and organs

d)

helps regulate body temperature

11.

What are fats

a)

help keep your body healthy, two kinds of fats: macro fats and trace fats

b)

The major storage of food in the body

12.

What is an example of a carbohydrate food?

a)

Yoghurt

b)

Beef

c)

Eggs

d)

Bacon

13.

What is an example of a Protein food?

a)

Seaweed

b)

Herbs and Spices

c)

Most Vegetables

d)

most fruits

14.

What is an example of a fat food?

a)

Sweet potatoes

b)

Mushrooms

c)

Garlic

d)

Salad Dressing

15.

Which option is a type of protein?

a)

Nurofen

b)

Insulin

c)

Polyunsaturated

d)

Banana

16.

What are the elements that carbs contain?

a)

Nitrogen, and magnesium

b)

Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

c)

Sodium, Calcium, and Potassium

d)

Phosphorus, Iron, and Carbon

17.

What is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth?

(a)