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Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
A substance in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
Nutrition
Nutrients
calories
sodium
The process by which the body takes in and uses food.
Nutrition
Calories
Body Mass Index
Appetite
Which nutrient helps build and maintain body cells and tissues?
Protein
Water
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Which nutrient is the starches and sugars in foods?
lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
vitamins
Which nutrient is vital to every body function?
lipids
water
minerals
protein
What might happen if you didn't consume enough protein?
You would become over weight
Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle.
You wouldn't have any energy at all
You would feel thirsty all the time
Can vegetarians still get protein if they do not eat complete proteins?
Yes
No
Helps you feel fuller longer
Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Having iodized salt regularly in your food will help in the prevention of __________.
Goitre
Anaemia
Rickets
If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.
Vitamin A and C
Calcium
Iron
A lack of vitamin C can cause which disease?
scurvy
kwashiorkor
rickets or osteomalacia
anaemia
A lack of iron can cause which disease?
scurvy
kwashiorkor
rickets or osteomalacia
anaemia
How many food groups are there?
6
5
3
10
