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WorksheetsYear 7 Nutrition
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
The process of breaking down food is called (a) .
When does digestion begin?
When the enzymes change starches into sugar.
When you begin chewing the food in your mouth.
After you swallow.
When you feel full.
Identify what part of the digestive system is described in the following statement below.
"Stores food, and mixes it with gastric acid."
Oesophagus
Stomach
Rectal Cavity
Oral Cavity
Which part of the Digestive system push the food towards the stomach?
Oesophagus
Pharynx
Small Intestine
Mouth Cavity
This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
Micronutrient
Mineral
Macronutrient
This macronutrient is a building block for muscles
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamin
Macronutrient that promote normal growth and gives you energy. However, too much of it can be bad. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
The starches and sugars found in foods. Especially in grains, pasta vegetables etc. They are the main source of energy.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Pasta
Steak
Cheese
Tofu
What is the bodies preferred source of fuel?
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Sugar
These foods are rich in which nutrient?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Select the foods that are rich in proteins (2 answers)
Mark is on the athletics team and wants to build his muscles. Mark needs to eat foods rich in _________ to build his muscles.
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
minerals
What section does this food belong in?
Meat and meat alternatives
Fruit
Vegetables
Cereals and grains
What section does this food belong to?
Meat and meat alternatives
Vegetables
Dairy
Only sometimes
What section does this food belong in?
Meat and meat alternatives
Vegetables
Fruit
Only sometimes and in small amounts
what section does this food belong in?
Cereals
Only sometimes and in small amounts
Dairy
Only sometimes
What section does this food belong in?
Only sometimes
Dairy
Fruit
Only sometimes and in small amounts
What section does this food belong in?
Meat and meat alternatives
Dairy
Fruit
Vegetables
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruits, Vegetables, Meat & meat products, Dairy, Fats
Fruits, Vegetables, Fats, Dairy, Grains
Fruits, Fats, Meat & Legumes, Dairy, Grains
Fruits, Vegetables, Meat & Legumes, Dairy, Grains
Foods in the Grains group include:
Bread, rice, pasta
Bread, meat, pasta
Rice, pasta, yoghurt
banana, rice, bread
Which of the following is the healthiest type of grain food?
bread made with white flour
bread made with whole grains
pasta with white flour
white rice
How many serves of fruit should 12 to 13 year olds eat each day?
1
3
2
4
What are the 5 Nutrient groups?
Carbohydrates, Fruit, Fats, Vitamins & Minerals.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins & Minerals.
Carbohydrates, Vegetables, Fats, Vitamins & Grains
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Vegetables & Water
The main source of vitamin D is from?
fruit
lean meat
sunlight
vegetables
According to The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating what foods should we only eat sometimes?
Bananas and yoghurt
Beef and cheese
Pasta and broccoli
Biscuits and Chips
1 teaspoon of sugar = how many grams
4
1
8
6
Proteins and Carbohydrates contain 17 kilojoules(kj) of energy per gram. How many do Fats contain?
7
17
37
50
