WorksheetsYear 8 Nutrition pre-test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Substances in food that your body needs are called
Nutrients
Nutrition
Calories
Fibre
Without eating enough nutrients you could feel lethargic. Lethargic means
Energised
Sad
Angry
Sluggish
A macro nutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in large amounts
True
False
What is an example of a micronutrient?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Vitamins
The 6 essential nutrients that your body needs are
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water
Grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and water
Benefits of eating breakfast are
Provides your body fuel for the day
Helps you focus
Starts your metabolism
All of the provided answers
An example of a food from the protein group is
Meat
Bread
Carrot
Avocado
An example of a carbohydrate is
Avocado
Bread
Bacon
Cheese
The benefits of drinking plenty of water each day are
Gets rid of waste in your body
Helps move nutrients throughout the body
Helps your body fight infection
All of the provided answers
What is the nutrient that gives you energy?
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
Calcium
What nutrient group does this belong to?
Vitamins
Fats
Carbohydratesd
Protein
What nutrient group does this belong to?
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Calcium
We all need different amounts of nutrients depending on our age, gender, and level of physical activity
True
False
How many grams of protein is the daily recommendation for a teenage boy?
50
52
72
102
How many grams of protein is the daily recommendation for a teenage girl?
66
56
46
36
