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Nutrition Basics

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

a)

Protein

b)

Sugar

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

2.

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

water soluble and fat soluble

d)

mechanical and chemical

3.

What are the two types of protein?

a)

simple and complex

b)

complete and incomplete

c)

mechanical and chemical

4.

What are the two types of vitamins?

a)

Vitamin A and Vitamin C

b)

water soluble and fat soluble

c)

simple and complex

5.

What is the most important nutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Fats

d)

Protein

6.

Organic substances needed by the body for function, growth and repair of the body.

a)

fats

b)

minerals

c)

vitamins

7.

When your body lacks enough water to function properly-

a)

diet

b)

essential nutrients

c)

dehydration

d)

thirsty

8.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
9.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

10.

The body's main source of energy

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

11.

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

a)

vitamins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Fats

12.
Which nutrient carries nutrients to cells and waste from the body?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
fats
d)
water
13.
Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?
a)
rice
b)
bread
c)
fruit 
d)
fish
14.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
15.
True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water