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Science 8 - Diet and Growth

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What purpose does fat serve in the body?

a)

It is a reserve supply of energy

b)

It is a structural material

c)

It is an insulation material

d)

All of the choices

2.

Which one best fits describe the role or function of eating carbohydrates?

a)

it is used as a fuel for cellular respiration to release or make energy

b)

it is the component to make cell membrane

c)

It is used for repair by making new cells

d)

It is used to help individual to grow

3.

Which word desribes a requirement of the body to stay healthy by taking in substances present from these food?

a)

diet

b)

balanced diet

c)

energy

d)

nutrients

4.

Which one does NOT describe the importance of PROTEIN?

a)

provides the main energy of the body

b)

repair cells

c)

for growth

d)

produces haemoglobin and antibodies

5.

If in case that a patient who is bed ridden and does not eat any food containing any carbohydrates or fats, how do you think the body would get its energy from?

a)

only by eating

b)

water

c)

from proteins

d)

from vitamins

6.

Each person or different kinds of group of people have the same kind of diet.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Which one among the following examples do NOT show the use of energy?

a)

jogging or walking

b)

growing up

c)

sitting at a coffee shop

d)

training at a sports

8.

This kind of food groups provide the right nutrition to nourish or to strengthen our bones for movement.

a)

water

b)

calcium

c)

vitamins

d)

iron

9.

Fruits and vegetables are good sources of …\ldots

Select all that applies

a)

Fat

b)

Fibre

c)

Vitamin

d)

Protein

e)

Minerals

10.

Your body stores carbohydrate for long-term stores.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Constipation can be caused by …\ldots

a)

A lack of vitamin D

b)

Too little fibre in our diet

c)

Too much sugar in our diet

d)

Too much fibre in our diet

12.

"Scurvy" is an illness which is …\ldots

a)

vitamin D

deficiency

b)

vitamin A

deficiency

c)

vitamin C

deficiency

d)

Iron minerals

deficiency

13.

Which of the following food are good sources of iron?

Select two answers from the choices.

a)

Milk

b)

Red meat

c)

Cheese

d)

Broccoli

14.

Which nutrient is needed for strong bones?

Select all that applies

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Calcium

d)

Iron

e)

Vitamin D

15.

Rickets can be caused by:

a)

A lack of vitamin D

b)

A lack of vitamin C

c)

A lack of vitamin A

d)

Too much sugar in our diet

16.

Fat stores in the body of cold place animals provide …\ldots , which help

stop them losing heat from their body.

(a)  

17.

We need vitamins in large amounts to keep us healthy.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

When sunlight falls onto the skin, …\ldots is made in the skin.

(a)  

19.

"Anaemia" is an illness which is …\ldots

a)

vitamin A deficiency

b)

vitamin C deficiency

c)

vitamin D deficiency

d)

iron minerals deficiency

20.

Why do people feel very tired when they get anaemia illness?

(a)  

21.

Vitamin E helps us to:

a)

Protects our tissues and cells from damage (skin).

b)

Make proteins, energy and red blood cells.

c)

Fight infections and helps you heal.

d)

Make strong bones and teeth.

22.

A balanced diet contains sufficient quantities of food from all six nutrients, as well as fiber.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What are good sources of vitamin A?

Select all that applies

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

Fibre is not actually a nutrient because when

you eat it, you cannot digest it.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

The consequence if you eat too much sugar (a kind of carbohydrate):

Select all that applies

a)

make your teeth decay

b)

increases the risk of constipation

c)

increases the risk of developing diabetes.

d)

increase the risk of getting heart disease

26.

Vitamin D is made in the skin. However, to make use of Vitamin D, the person needs to go out and be exposed to _______.

a)

air

b)

temperature

c)

sunlight

d)

wind

27.

Which food group is the main source of energy?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fats and oils

d)

minerals

28.

Which one states the reason why do we need food?

a)

all the choices

b)

to provide our cells enery so that it can perform its functions

c)

to keep our body warm

d)

to provide our body and all our daily activities with energy

e)

to provide us nourishment for growht and development

29.

Do we also need fats in our diets? Why

a)

Yes, fats provide also energy and insulation

b)

No, fats is not a healthy substance that may result to cholesterol

c)

Yes, fats is present in all meat

d)

No, fats is not needed in a diet as this is unhealthy

30.

If zombie apocalypse will happen, then carbohydrates and fats are not available due to some inactivity in farming and consumption of survivors of these goods, what are the other food options would you eat to provide you energy?

a)

fiber

b)

minerals

c)

water

d)

proteins

e)

vitamins

31.

Which Vitamin is needed for the body to strengthen immunity or prevents us from illnesses?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

32.

This vitamin group helps us to have a better or a clear vision.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

33.

State here two reasons why we need a healthy and a balanced diet.

4 lines
34.

Which of the following helps us to build muscles and repair damaged tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

35.

How many major food groups are there?

a)

8

b)

6

c)

3

d)

1

36.

Fat helps our body to keep warm.

a)

True

b)

False

37.
Water
a)
Gives us energy
b)
Helps body to absorb fat
c)
Carries nutrients around body
d)
Is not a nutrient
38.

The substances that help the body function properly.………

a)

diet

b)

nutrients

c)

balanced diet

d)

object

39.

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

40.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
41.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
42.

What nutrient is best represented by this photo?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

43.

What nutrient is best represented by this photo?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

44.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
45.

Whole wheat bread and pasta are examples of...

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamins

c)

Water

d)

Proteins

46.

Meat, poultry, and seafood are examples of...

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

47.

This nutrient is an important part of healthy bones, teeth, and organs.

a)

Minerals

b)

Water

c)

Vitamins

d)

Proteins

48.

A great source of vitamin ....... is sunlight.

a)

A

b)

B1

c)

C

d)

D

49.

You might end up with very weak bones without sufficient quantities of this Vitamin

a)

a. vitamin B

b)

b. vitamin C

c)

c. vitamin D

d)

d. vitamin K

50.

Which of the following vitamins play a very key role in eyesight including night vision and color recognition?

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b. vitamin B

c)

c. vitamin K

d)

d. all of the above

51.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

52.

What does Vitamin D do?

a)

Helps you see.

b)

Absorbs calcium from food.

c)

Helps you walk.

d)

Helps your brain.

53.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
54.

Which of the following helps us to build muscles and repair damaged tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

55.

How many major food groups are there?

a)

8

b)

6

c)

3

d)

1

56.

Fat helps our body to keep warm.

a)

True

b)

False

57.
Water
a)
Gives us energy
b)
Helps body to absorb fat
c)
Carries nutrients around body
d)
Is not a nutrient
58.

The substances that help the body function properly.………

a)

diet

b)

nutrients

c)

balanced diet

d)

object

59.

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

60.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
61.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
62.

What nutrient is best represented by this photo?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

63.

What nutrient is best represented by this photo?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

64.
Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....
a)
Fiber
b)
Protein
c)
Minerals
d)
Fat
65.

Whole wheat bread and pasta are examples of...

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamins

c)

Water

d)

Proteins

66.

Meat, poultry, and seafood are examples of...

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fats

67.

This nutrient is an important part of healthy bones, teeth, and organs.

a)

Minerals

b)

Water

c)

Vitamins

d)

Proteins

68.

A great source of vitamin ....... is sunlight.

a)

A

b)

B1

c)

C

d)

D

69.

You might end up with very weak bones without sufficient quantities of this Vitamin

a)

a. vitamin B

b)

b. vitamin C

c)

c. vitamin D

d)

d. vitamin K

70.

Which of the following vitamins play a very key role in eyesight including night vision and color recognition?

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b. vitamin B

c)

c. vitamin K

d)

d. all of the above

71.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

72.

What does Vitamin D do?

a)

Helps you see.

b)

Absorbs calcium from food.

c)

Helps you walk.

d)

Helps your brain.

73.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
74.
What purpose do carbohydrates serve?
a)
They provide us with vital energy
b)
They assist with growth and repair
75.
What nutrient would you eat to help with growth and repair?
a)
Mineral
b)
Fibre
c)
Protein
76.
Which of these statements about dietary fibre is correct? 
a)
It is a plant material that is easily digested by the body
b)
It is a plant material that cannot be digested by the body
77.
What are the two types of lipids? 
a)
Mineral and oils
b)
Fats and oils
c)
Protein and oils
78.
Which nutrient helps to provide insulation within the body?
a)
Fat
b)
Fibre
c)
Minerals
79.
Everyone needs vitamins and minerals in small quantity.
a)
true
b)
false
80.
Which mineral is vital for bone and teeth health?
a)
Iron
b)
Calcium
c)

Vitamin C

81.
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
a)
b)
82.
Which of the following contains lipids?
a)
b)
83.
Which of the following is high in fats?
a)
b)
84.
Which one of the following contains the most fibre?
a)
Biscuits
b)
pea
85.
Which contains the most protein?
a)
b)
86.
Having foods rich in this vitamin will prevent Beriberi disease.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
87.

If you suffer from anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

a)
Calcium
b)
Iron
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamin A
88.
Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
89.
Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin C
90.
Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.
a)
Iron
b)
Calcium
c)
Vitamin C
91.
Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin C
92.
__________ causes weak bones that do not form properly, and can be caused by a lack of calcium and vitamin D.
a)
anemia
b)
scurvy
c)
Rickets
93.

_____________can be used as a store of energy in animals.

a)
carbohydrates and fats
b)
protein
c)
fibre
94.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
95.

_________________ is necessary to building maintenance and repair of body tissue.

a)

sugar

b)

protein

c)

salt

d)

oil

96.
Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin C
97.
Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.
a)
Iron
b)
Calcium
c)
Vitamin C
98.
Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Proteins
d)
vitamins
99.

Define the term 'joints'

a)

The ability to create movement

b)

Where two bones meet one another

c)

Hinge joints

d)

Ball-and-socket joints

100.

What joint allows 'rotational' movemenet

a)

Hinge joing

b)

Ball-and-socket joint

101.

When the agonist muscle pulls/contracts, it becomes what?

a)

Longer and thinner

b)

Shorter and fatter

c)

Thinner and shorter

d)

Stretched and thinner

102.

When the antagonist relaxes, it becomes what?

a)

Shorter and fatter

b)

Shorter and thinner

c)

Longer and thinner

d)

Relaxed and fatter

103.

What type of joint is the knee joint?

a)

Hinge

b)

Ball and Socket

c)

Hinge and Socket

d)

Ball and Hinge

104.
What are joints
a)
A place where one bone meets 
b)
A place where  two  bones meet 
c)
Bones don't meet 
d)
A place where three bones meet 
105.
Hip and shoulder have examples of this type of joint
a)
ball and socket
b)
condyloid
c)
hinge
d)
gliding
106.

The elbows and knees are examples of this type of joint

a)
ball and socket
b)
condyloid
c)
gliding
d)
hinge
107.
The knee joint is
a)
Hinge
b)
Gliding
c)
Ball and socket
d)
Pivot
108.
In the arm we have seen how the biceps flexes the elbow and the triceps straightens it by extending the arm. This action is called ___________.
a)
agonist
b)
antagonist
c)
antagonistic
d)
prime mover
109.
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
a)
b)
110.
Which contains the most protein?
a)
b)
111.
Which one of the following contains the most fibre?
a)
Biscuits
b)
pea
112.

If you suffer from anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

a)
Calcium
b)
Iron
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamin A
113.
Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
114.
Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin C
115.
Which of these statements about dietary fibre is correct? 
a)
It is a plant material that is easily digested by the body
b)
It is a plant material that cannot be digested by the body

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