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Nutrients

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is considered to be body building food?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

2.

_______ is used in test for starch

a)

copper sulphate solution

b)

iodine solution

c)

sodium hydroxide solution

d)

caustic soda

3.

Amla is the best source of vitamin

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

K

4.

_______ is produced in our body when the skin is exposed to sunlight

a)

vitamin C

b)

vitamin D

c)

vitamin B

d)

vitamin K

5.

In test for proteins,the colour of the milk changes to

a)

green

b)

blue

c)

violet

d)

yellow

6.

A fat rich food

a)

ghee

b)

rice

c)

wheat

d)

melon

7.

_________ helps in protecting our body against diseases

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

vitamins

8.

___________rich foods are called as energy giving foods

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

mineral

d)

carbohydrates and fats

9.

The main carbohydrates found in our body are in the form of sugar and _______

a)

salt

b)

starch

c)

water

d)

glucose

10.

potato is rich with

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats

d)

vitamins

11.
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
12.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
13.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
14.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
15.

Which nutrient carries/transports other nutrients and oxygen throughout the body? It also makes up about 75% of your body

a)

Dairy

b)

Minerals

c)

Protein

d)

Water

16.
What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?
a)
becomes DNA 
b)
turns to fat 
c)
creates extra energy 
d)
becomes waste
17.

Men need more calcium and iron than women ?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The food group that is highest in proteins is...

a)

Milk and alternatives

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Meat and beans

d)

Bread and pasta

19.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
20.

Sugar is .....?

a)

a good source of protein

b)

A simple carbohydrate that provides fibre

c)

A simple carbohydrate that provides energy

d)

a complex carbohydrate

21.

Vitamins are needed by the body in large amounts?

a)

True

b)

False