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Nutrition Grade 6 NST

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
3.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
4.
The process of converting the energy in food into energy the body can use.
a)
Metabolism
b)
Diet
c)
Digestion
d)
Calories
5.
Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?
a)
Orange
b)
Steak
c)
Eggs
d)
Chicken
6.

What are the 3 types of fats?

a)

simple, complex and fiber

b)

trans, unsaturated and saturated

c)

vitamin A, B and C

d)

carbs, fats and protein

7.

This nutrient is the main fuel for our bodies

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

calories

8.

A balanced meal includes food from all _______food groups

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

9.

Vitamin C is an important nutrient. Which food source below provides the most?

a)

Flamin' Hots

b)

oranges

c)

proteins like fish and meat

d)

sourdough bread

10.

What is the total calories of one serving for this food item?

a)

230 cal.

b)

8 servings

c)

2/3 cup

d)

260mg

11.

A young child suffering from a loss of muscle and a large belly that sticks out may have _______________________

a)

Scurvy

b)

Goiter

c)

Kwashiorkor

d)

Rickets

12.

A combination of which three nutrients can prevent Rickets?

a)

calcium, nitrogen and water

b)

calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C, carbon and phosphorus

d)

carbon, calcium and Vitamin K

13.

What disease is caused by lack of protien?

a)

Beri- Beri

b)

Kwashiorkar

c)

Scurvy

d)

Goitre

14.

What disease is caused by lack of Calcium and Phrosphorous?

a)

Kwashiorkar

b)

Beri-Beri

c)

Rickets

d)

Scurvy

15.

These help the body fight off diseases.

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

16.
Fiber can be found in
a)
clothing
b)
fruits
c)
canned foods
d)
steak