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Understanding Nutrients for Health

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the missing word: Our bodies need ______ as they provide us with a range of nutrients that are good for our bodies and provide us with fuel.

a)

water

b)

food

c)

exercise

d)

sleep

2.

Fill in the missing word: We need ______ and micronutrients each day as part of a balanced diet.

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

macronutrients

d)

proteins

3.

Match the nutrient with its function: Which of the following is a macronutrient?

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Protein

d)

Calcium

4.

Match the nutrient with its function: Which of the following is a micronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Fats

d)

Iodine

5.

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Potassium

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient

6.

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Carbohydrates

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient

7.

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Vitamin D

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient

8.

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Monounsaturated fats

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient

9.

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Calcium

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient

10.

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Water

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient