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Nutrients

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do we eat protein?

a)

To keep us healthy

b)

To help us grow

c)

To give us energy

d)

To help us digest our food

2.

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins and minerals

c)

Fats and carbohydrates

d)

fiber and food

3.

Which foods contains carbohydrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

What is the main nutrient in OLIVE OIL?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

5.

Proteins are found in...

a)

meat, fish, eggs

b)

fruits and vegetables

c)

bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

6.

Calcium ...

a)

is a very important protien

b)

makes up your bones and helps you grow

c)

provides your body with energy

7.

Your body gets vitamins, minerals and fibre from…

a)

fruits and vegetables

b)

meats, pulses, and fish

c)

sugar, oil, and butter

8.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
9.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
10.
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
11.
__________ can be found in liquid  or solid form, like butter or margarine.
a)
Proteins
b)
Carboydrates
c)
Water
d)
Fats
12.
This  nutrient helps repair body tissues.
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Protein
c)
Fats
13.
Which nutrient gives QUICK energy to your body? 
a)
lipids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
bones
d)
proteins
14.
This nutrient gives me strong teeth.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Water
15.
Our body is made up of mostly what nutrient?
a)
Carbs
b)
Fat
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
16.

Grains are a good source of ... .

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

vitamin

d)

fat

17.

What is the function of water for our body?

a)

help to take in nutrients from food

b)

gives us energy

c)

is not a nutrient

d)

helps body to build muscles

18.

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

a)

eggs

b)

milk

c)

chicken

d)

noodles

19.

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

20.

Examples of carbohydrates are:

a)

Foods that give provide us with energy: Rice, potatoes and cereal.

b)

Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth: Meat, eggs and nuts.

c)

Foods that provide us with energy and helps protect our organs: Sunflower oil, butter and avocado pear.

d)

Foods that help our bodies develop and stay healthy: Fruit and vegetables.

21.

Examples of proteins are:

a)

Foods that give provide us with energy: Rice, potatoes and cereal.

b)

Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth: Meat, eggs and nuts.

c)

Foods that provide us with energy and helps protect our organs: Sunflower oil, butter and avocado pear.

d)

Foods that help our bodies develop and stay healthy: Fruit and vegetables.

22.

Examples of fats and oils are:

a)

Foods that give provide us with energy: Rice, potatoes and cereal.

b)

Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth: Meat, eggs and nuts.

c)

Foods that provide us with energy and helps protect our organs: Sunflower oil, butter and avocado pear.

d)

Foods that help our bodies develop and stay healthy: Fruit and vegetables.

23.

Examples of vitamins and minerals are:

a)

Foods that give provide us with energy: Rice, potatoes and cereal.

b)

Foods that build and repair our bodies for growth: Meat, eggs and nuts.

c)

Foods that provide us with energy and helps protect our organs: Sunflower oil, butter and avocado pear.

d)

Foods that help our bodies develop and stay healthy: Fruit and vegetables.

24.
what do we need to stop dehydration?
a)
vitamins
b)
minerals
c)
carbohydrates
d)
water
25.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Protein
b)
Fruit
c)
Vegetable
d)
Grain
26.
What food group is the above food in?
a)
Fruit
b)
Vegetable
c)
Grain
d)
Protein