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Nutrition

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following nutrients is needed in large amounts?

a)

Macronutrients

b)

Micronutrients

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

2.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Protein

3.

Which of the following is the main sources of energy for the body?

a)

Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Carbs

d)

Vitamins

4.

How many types of fat are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

Which is the second most used source of energy for the body?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

6.

Which is the main building block of our muscles?

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Carbs

d)

Calcium

7.

Which of the following is a mineral responsible of strong bones?

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Calcium

d)

Carbohydrates

8.

Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport around the body?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Niacin

9.

Bread is a good source for which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

10.

Avocado is a good source for which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

11.

Apples are a good source for which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

12.

Lollies are a good source for which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

13.

Potatoes are a good source for which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

14.

Nuts and seeds are a good source for which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Both protein and fats

15.

Which macronutrient makes up the greatest proportion of recommended daily intake?

a)

Carbs

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

16.

Which proportion of daily intake is recommended to be protein?

a)

55-65%

b)

25-30%

c)

15-20%

17.

Which proportion of daily intake is recommended to be carbohydrates?

a)

55-65%

b)

25-30%

c)

15-20%

18.

Which proportion of daily intake is recommended to be fats?

a)

55-65%

b)

25-30%

c)

15-20%

19.

Which classifications of fats are considered to be "good fats"?

a)

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

b)

Saturated and trans fats

c)

Monounsaturated and trans fats

d)

Polyunsaturated and saturated fats

20.

Water is essential in the functioning of which body systems/functions?

a)

The digestive system

b)

Circulation of blood

c)

Muscle contractions

d)

All of the above

21.

Why is nutrition important?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Provide nutrients

c)

Allow for growth and repair

d)

All of the above

22.

What is the recommended serves of vegetables for a 12-13 year old boy?

a)

2 serves

b)

4.5 serves

c)

5.5 serves

d)

5 serves

23.

What is the recommended serves of vegetables for a 12-13 year old girl?

a)

2 serves

b)

4.5 serves

c)

5.5 serves

d)

5 serves

24.

What is the recommended serves of discretionary foods for a 12-13 year old girl?

a)

0-2.5 serves

b)

0-4.5 serves

c)

0-3 serves

d)

3 serves

25.

What is the recommended serves of discretionary foods for a 12-13 year old boy?

a)

0-2.5 serves

b)

0-4.5 serves

c)

0-3 serves

d)

3 serves