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Nutrients

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
2.

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

a)

Milk and alternatives

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Meat and soy beans

d)

Grain and cereals

3.

Water

a)

Gives us energy

b)

Helps the body to absorb fat

c)

Carries nutrients around body

d)

Is not a nutrient

4.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
5.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
6.

Vitamins are needed by the body in large doses?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

A food high in dietary fibre ?

a)

eggs

b)

oats

c)

water

d)

sugar

8.

Which mineral helps maintain healthy bones and teeth

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Sodium

d)

Magnesium

9.

What are the 7 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Fats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, Protein and Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals, Vitamins, and Dietary Fibre

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, Sugar and Vegetables

10.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
11.

Which nutrient are substances that the body CANNOT manufacture, but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes?

a)

Protein

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Vitamins

12.

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Minerals

d)

Fat

13.
There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?
a)
Magnesium and Calcium
b)
Simple and Complex
c)
Unsaturated and Saturated
d)
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
14.

Examples of complex carbohydrates include:

a)

Soda, energy drinks, juice

b)

Whole wheat bread, vegetables, rice

c)

Lean chicken, fish, peanut butter

d)

Simple carbohydrates like sugar

15.

Which nutrient is a compound that helps regulate many vital processes, including digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients?

a)

minerals

b)

vitamins

c)

water

d)

carbohydrates

16.

What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins?

a)

Water-soluble are stored and absorbed, and Fat- soluble must be replenished daily.

b)

Fat-soluble and Water-soluble are the same we use them daily and need to replenish daily.

c)

Fat -soluble are stored and absorbed, and water- soluble dissolve in water and must be replenished daily.

d)

Water-soluble are stored and also dissolve in water, and Fat-soluble dissolve in water and pass in the bloodstream.

17.

Substances 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

18.
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
19.
We need to have fat in our diets.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Which type of carbohydrate comes from fruit, lollies, and added sugar? 
a)
Complete 
b)
Incomplete
c)
Simple 
d)
Compex