WorksheetsGr4_Nutrients
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A diet contains all the nutrients in the right proportion is called as a
a)
balanced diet
b)
nutrients
c)
diet
d)
diet rich
2.
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
3.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
4.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
5.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates
d)
protein
6.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
7.
What might happen if you didn't consume enough protein?
a)
You would become over weight
b)
Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle.
c)
You wouldn't have any energy at all
d)
You would feel thirsty all the time
8.
Which nutrient should we include least in our diet?
a)
Mineral
b)
Fat
c)
Protein
d)
Carbohydrate
9.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
10.
You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore. Which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat
c)
water
d)
protein
11.
Which foods contain calcium and are good for building strong bones?
a)
Dairy
b)
Grains
c)
Fruits
d)
Vegetables
12.
Which nutrient gives QUICK energy to your body?
a)
lipids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
bones
d)
proteins
13.
Which of the following would be the best example of a carbohydrate?
a)
Cheese
b)
Potatoes
c)
Strawberries
d)
Ground beef
14.
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins.
a)
true
b)
false
15.
You are having a snack before soccer practice. What nutrient should your snack be high in?
a)
minerals
b)
carbohydrates
c)
vitamins
d)
protein
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