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Nutrients

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A substance in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Nutrients

c)

calories

d)

sodium

2.

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

a)

Nutrition

b)

Calories

c)

Body Mass Index

d)

Appetite

3.
Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins
a)
Protein
b)
Grains
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetables
4.

Which nutrient helps build and maintain body cells and tissues?

a)

Protein

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fiber

5.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
6.

Which nutrient is the starches and sugars in foods?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

7.

Which nutrient is vital to every body function?

a)

lipids

b)

water

c)

minerals

d)

protein

8.

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

9.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
10.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
11.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
12.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
13.

Can vegetarians still get protein if they do not eat complete proteins?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.
Which of the following is an excellent source of vitamin C?
a)
Citrus foods
b)
milk
c)
bread
d)
hamburger 
15.
Fiber has many benefits, such as...
a)
Strengthening teeth
b)

Helps you feel fuller longer

c)
Regulate body fluids
d)
Cushions joints and spinal cord
16.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
17.

Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

18.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

19.

Having iodized salt regularly in your food will help in the prevention of __________.

a)

Goitre

b)

Anaemia

c)

Rickets

20.

If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

a)

Vitamin A and C

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

21.

A lack of vitamin C can cause which disease?

a)

scurvy

b)

kwashiorkor

c)

rickets or osteomalacia

d)

anaemia

22.

A lack of iron can cause which disease?

a)

scurvy

b)

kwashiorkor

c)

rickets or osteomalacia

d)

anaemia

23.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
24.

How many food groups are there?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

3

d)

10