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Nutrient Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the study of how the body takes in food and uses it for energy, growth and good health?

a)

Biology

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nutrition

d)

Nutrients

2.

This nutrient is needed to repair cells and tissue in the body. It also makes up our DNA!

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Fat

c)

Water

d)

Protein

3.

This nutrient provides us with energy. It is made up of chains of starch and sugar.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Water

d)

Protein

4.

Which of the following is not one of the 6 macronutrients?

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins

c)

Calcium

d)

Minerals

5.

What is the result of a diet lacking iron?

a)

bleeding gums

b)

poor wound healing

c)

Anemia

d)

weak bones and teeth

6.

This nutrient is needed for almost everything! Its main benefits are: helping digestion, carrying nutrients through the body, regulating body temperature and removing waste from the body.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

7.

Children can develop this disease if they do not get enough vitamin D over time.

a)

Anemia

b)

Rickets

c)

Diabetes

d)

Flu

8.

This nutrient has two types: complete and incomplete

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

9.

This nutrient provides energy, keeps skin healthy and helps regulate body temperature.

a)

Fats

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Protein

10.

This nutrient is needed for body functions. It also provides energy and helps fight infection.

a)

Minerals

b)

Water

c)

Vitamins

d)

Protein

11.

This nutrient helps our body's structure. It keeps our bones strong. It also helps keep our blood, heart and other organs healthy.

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Protein

12.

This nutrient has two different types: complex and simple.

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Water

d)

Fats

13.

This nutrient has three different types: saturated, unsaturated, and trans

a)

Protein

b)

Carbs

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

14.

Which of the following is an example of a complex carb?

a)

Honey

b)

Fruit

c)

Bread

15.

Which type of fat is healthiest for us?

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

c)

Trans

d)

Sugar

16.

Mark ALL examples of unsaturated fat.

a)

Cheese

b)

Avocado oil

c)

Butter

d)

Olive oil

17.

Mark ALL of the examples of Vitamins

a)

A

b)

E

c)

D

d)

K

18.

This vitamin helps support our vision.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

This vitamin helps keep our bones strong. We can find it in fish and dairy products like milk.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Mark ALL examples of complete proteins:

a)

Fish

b)

Beef

c)

Beans

d)

Eggs