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6 Essential Nutrients

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: Almonds are a good source of ______.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Water

2.

Which nutrient is essential for strong bones and teeth?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

3.

Fill in the blank: Minerals are important for ______.

a)

Vision

b)

Bone health

c)

Digestion

d)

Hydration

4.

Fill in the blank: A lack of vitamins can lead to ______.

a)

Dehydration

b)

Deficiency diseases

c)

Muscle growth

d)

Energy surplus

5.

Which nutrient is not stored in the body and needs to be consumed regularly?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Water

6.

Fill in the blank: A nutrient is a substance in food that is essential to ____.

a)

Cooking

b)

Life

c)

Decoration

d)

Storage

7.

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

8.

Fill in the blank: _______ are important for muscle contraction and nerve function.

a)

Minerals

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

9.

Which nutrient is essential for the transport of nutrients and waste products in the body?

a)

Water

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

10.

Fill in the blank: _______ carbs provide long-term energy.

a)

A) Simple

b)

B) Complex

11.

Which foods are sources of unsaturated fats?

a)

Avocados and nuts

b)

Dairy and meat

c)

Sugary foods

d)

Processed foods

12.

Saturated fats are found in ______ products.

a)

Plant

b)

Animal

c)

Processed

d)

Sugary

13.

What is the primary function of protein in the body?

a)

Energy storage

b)

Growth and repair

c)

Digestion

d)

Hormone production

14.

What happens to water-soluble vitamins once the body gets what it needs?

a)

They are stored in the body

b)

They are flushed out

c)

They turn into fat

d)

They become toxic

15.

What is an example of a mineral found in the Earth's crust?

a)

Calcium

b)

Sugar

c)

Fat

d)

Fiber