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WorksheetsNutrition and the digestive system KS3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which nutrient is used by your body for growth and repair?
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
vitamins and minerals
Which nutrient does our body use for releasing energy?
Proteins
vitamins and minerals
fibre
carbohydrates
Which nutrient helps prevents constipation
fats and oils
carbohydrates
proteins
fibre
What is the main purpose of the digestive system?
To pump blood
To breathe
To break down food and absorb nutrients
To see and hear
Which organ in the digestive system produces digestive juices to help break down food?
Stomach
Liver
Small intestine
All of the the named organs in this question
What is the name of the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach?
Trachea
Oesophagus / gullet
Small intestine
Large intestine
Which of these foods is a good source of calcium, important for strong bones and teeth?
Apples
Chicken
Milk
Popcorn
What is the name of the tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients?
Taste buds
Villi
Alveoli
Pores
Which part of the digestive system absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food?
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
Liver
Which nutrient is essential for the formation of red blood cells and carries oxygen throughout the body?
Fibre
Iron
Vitamin C
Calcium
Where does digestion begin in the human body?
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Mouth
Order the organs correctly to show which organs food passes through the digestive system
Mouth
Oesophagus / gullet
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large intestine
Eating the correct amount of nutrients to stay healthy is called eating (a) diet
Identify the stomach in the diagram
Identify the small intestine in the diagram
