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food substances

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One way to keep your body healthy is to...

a)

express your emotions

b)

be kind to your friends

c)

exercise at least 30 minutes everyday

d)

talk to a counselor

2.

How often should we take a bath or shower?

a)

once a day

b)

once a week

c)

every other day

d)

monthy

3.

What does hygiene mean?

a)

Keeping your body clean.

b)

Keeping your house organized.

c)

Keeping your locker clean.

d)

Keeping your word.

4.

Why is it important to brush your teeth twice a day?

a)

To make your mom happy.

b)

To get rid of food particles that cause bacteria in your mouth.

c)

To waste water.

d)

To use as much toothpaste as possible.

5.

What mustn't we eat a lot?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.
To keep fit you should exercise at least ...
a)
20 minutes a day
b)
30 minutes a day
c)
40 minutes a day
7.

Which of the followings is NOT the protective food substances?

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Water

d)

Dietary fibres

8.

Which of the followings is NOT the primary food substances?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Minerals

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats

9.

Sugar like glucose reacts with oxygen during _________ to release energy for supporting body activities

a)

breathing

b)

respiration

c)

photosynthesis

10.

Which of the following is NOT the use of fats?

a)

for growth

b)

for building up cell membrane

c)

keep us warm

d)

protect the internal organ

11.

Which food is rich in Proteins?

I. Vegetables

II. Meat

III. Egg

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

12.

For growth and prepair, we need

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Water

d)

Fats

13.

Which of the following is/are the use of water?

I. As a medium for chemical reaction to take place in cells.

II As a solvent for many substances

III. Regulating body temperature

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

14.

Why do you need food? (Hint: There are more than one answer.)

a)

Food provides us with energy.

b)

Food provides us with raw materials for growth.

c)

Food provides us with oxygen for survival.

d)

Food provides us with nutrients for maintaining health.

15.

Which of the following is not an essential food substance?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Dietary fibre

c)

Water

d)

Lipids

16.

Which of the following are monosaccharides?

a)

glucose, galactose and fructose

b)

glucose, galactose and sucrose

c)

glucose, sucrose and lactose

d)

glucose, fructose and lactose

17.

Which of the following diet is most suitable for a person suffering from constipation and anaemia?

a)

cheese, wholemeal bread and coffee

b)

fried eggs, white bread and milk

c)

beef, wholemeal bread and milk

d)

sausages, cookies and orange juice

18.

Which of the following are the functions of proteins in our body? (Hint: There are more than one answer.)

a)

For growth

b)

For making antibodies

c)

For immune system to work properly

d)

For repair of body tissues

19.

Iron is important for the formation of

a)

haemoglobin.

b)

bones and teeth.

c)

hair.

d)

skin.

20.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

Which of the following is the storage form of carbohydrates in animals?

a)

Cellulose

b)

Glucose

c)

Glycogen

d)

Starch

22.

Sources of food material are

a)

Plants only

b)

Animals only

c)

Both plants and animals

d)

None of them

23.

Which of the following deficiency disease is the lacking of proteins?

a)

Night blindness

b)

Kwashiorkor

c)

Scury

d)

Goitre

24.

If we do not have enough vitamin C, we will suffer

a)

night blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

d)

Anaemia

25.

If we do not have enough vitamin D, we will suffer

a)

night blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

d)

Anaemia

26.

If we do not have enough Iron, we will suffer

a)

night blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

d)

Anaemia

27.

Iron is important for the formation of

a)

haemoglobin.

b)

bones and teeth.

c)

hair.

d)

skin.

28.

A deficiency of vitamin A in humans may lead to

a)

scurvy.

b)

rickets.

c)

anaemia.

d)

night blindness.

29.

Which of the following is the storage form of carbohydrates in animals?

a)

Cellulose

b)

Glucose

c)

Glycogen

d)

Starch

30.

Which of the following shows that a person has deficiency in proteins?

a)

bleeding gums

b)

bent and curved legs

c)

constipation

d)

swollen abdomen (swollen tummy)

31.

What are the five nutrients

a)

calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins

b)

carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, and vitamins

c)

carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, sugars, and salts

32.

What do carbohydrates do for our bodies?

a)

Gives us strong muscles

b)

Helps us to digest our food.

c)

Gives us energy.

d)

Gives us proteins.

33.

What are nutrients?

a)

Substances we find in soda.

b)

When we eat too much food.

c)

Substances in the foods we eat.

d)

None of the above

34.

An example of a carbohydrate includes?

a)

Pasta and Chicken

b)

Pasta and Cereals

c)

Cookies and fruits

35.

What do proteins provide for our bodies

a)

Helps us have energy

b)

Helps our bodies grow and repair itself

c)

Helps us to digest food

36.

Which are the foods we find vitamins and minerals in?

a)

Fruits

b)

Pasta

c)

Cookies

d)

Vegetables

37.

Which helps to form your muscles

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

38.

Which of the following is an aspect of physical health?

a)

Personal Hygiene

b)

Nutrition

c)

Fitness/Exercise

d)

All of the Above

39.

These types of food give us energy or we can call it carbohydrate is . . .

a)

milk, bread, banana

b)

rice, meat, butter

c)

wheat, carrot, pineapple

d)

rice, potato, corn

40.

What will happen if our diet is not balanced?

a)

be healthy

b)

get so much energy

c)

Fall sick easily

41.

It is composed of Sucrose, Lactose, and Maltose.

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Disaccharides

c)

Polysaccharides

d)

Sugar

42.

Also known as simple sugar.

a)

Disaccharides

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Polysaccharides

d)

Carbohydrates

43.

They consist of two monosaccharides bonded together.

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Polysaccharides

c)

Disaccharides

d)

Sugar

44.

They consist of multiple sugars.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Polysaccharides

d)

Disaccharides

45.

Among the following, what is NOT lipids?

a)

Butter

b)

Rice

c)

Cheese

d)

Olive Oil

46.

Which part of the cell contains lots of lipids?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Nucleus

47.

•have the “job” of STORING energy for later use.

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

48.

What is the main function of protein in the body?

a)

Is the main source of energy for the body

b)

Helps to build and repair body tissue

c)

Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs

d)

Helps to transport vitamins through the body

e)

All of the above are roles of protein in the body

49.

What is another function of consuming proteins?

a)

Improves appetite

b)

Improves bone health

c)

Boosts metabolism

d)

Improves sleep

e)

Boosts cholesterol levels

50.
What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?
a)
Eggs
b)
Meat and Fish
c)
Nuts and Legumes
d)
All of the above
51.
Which is not a characteristic of dietary fiber?
a)
can't be digested
b)
helps you feel full
c)
acts as a sponge
d)
makes digestion more difficult
52.

STARCH is

a)

monosaccharide

b)

disaccharide

c)

oligosaccharide

d)

polysaccharide

53.

Which fat soluble vitamin helps your eyes adjust to light and maintains skin, bones and tissues? It is found in fish, carrots, apricots, dark leafy greens and squash.

a)

E

b)

A

c)

C

d)

Iron

54.

Which mineral helps your thyroid gland function properly and regulates body growth? It is found in seafood and salt.

a)

Phosphorous

b)

B Complex

c)

Iodine

d)

K

55.

Which mineral is in milk, yogurt, eggs, fish & leafy greens? It helps form strong bones & teeth plus helps with blood clotting and muscle contraction.

a)

Calcium

b)

D

c)

K

d)

Potassium

56.

Which fat-soluble vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous. It is found in egg yolks, liver, fatty fish, fortified dairy and sunlight.

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

Iron

57.

Which mineral forms hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen in the body. It is found in meat, eggs, leafy greens & dried fruits, like raisins.

a)

Iodine

b)

C

c)

Iron

d)

Magnesium

58.

This solution is change into dark blue when mixes up with the food. Name the solution and the food.

a)

Starch

b)

Iodine

c)

Protein

d)

Millon's reagent

e)

Benedict

59.

Name the test to identify the presence of fat in food.

a)

Grease spot test

b)

Filter paper test

c)

Iodine test

d)

Benedict's test

60.

Which of the following tests for starch?

a)

Iodine

b)

Benedict's

c)

Biuret

d)

Emulsion

61.

How do you test for lipids?

a)

By using Ethanol and water

b)

By using Benedicts solution

c)

By using Iodine

d)

By using Biuret test

62.

The building blocks of proteins are

a)

carbohydrates

b)

amino acids

c)

sugars

d)

fatty acids

63.

This photo represents a

a)

negative test for glucose

b)

negative test for protein

c)

positive test for starch

d)

positive test for glucose

64.

The building blocks of lipids are

a)

Starches

b)

Fatty acids and Glycerol

c)

Sugars

d)

Amino Acids

65.

I am used to test for the presence of simple carbohydrates (sugars)

a)

Benedict's Test

b)

Biuret Test

c)

Iodine Test

d)

Ethanol Emulsion Test

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