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WorksheetsHuman nutrition, digestion and enzymes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which nutrient is required for the growth and repair of body tissues?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Which nutrient provides energy
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Fibre
Which one of these foods is a good source of vitamins and minerals
Potatoes
Cheese
Bread
Vegetables
What is the name of the medical condition if you have too much or too little of a nutrient?
Starvation
Obesity
Malnutrition
Scurvy
Which of these foods is high in carbohydrates?
Pasta
Fish
Milk
Butter
Which one of these nutrients is a micronutrient
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Water
What medical condition will to suffer from if you do not eat enough fibre?
Starvation
Constipation
Kwashiorkor
Obesity
Starch molecules are made by chemically linking smaller molecules together. Which molecule?
Glycerol
Sucrose
Amino acids
Glucose
What two types of molecules make up a fat molecule?
Glucose and Carboxylic Acids
Glycerol and Amino Acids
Glycerol and Carboxylic Acids
Amino acids and Glucose
What is the definition of a diet?
What is the definition of a nutrient?
Why does the small intestine have such a large surface area?
What are two functions (uses) of saliva (spit)?
What are catalysts?
Can you label the digestive system ?
(Some of the possible answers: Pancreas, Oesophagus and Appendix)
