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Year 9- Nutrients

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a micronutrient?

a)

Vitamins and minerals needed by the body in large amount

b)

Vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts

c)

Calories needed by the body in very small amounts

d)

Calories needed by the body in large amounts

2.

What is a macronutrient?

a)

The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy

b)

The nutrients we need in small quantities that provide us with energy

c)

The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with sugar

d)

The nutrients we need in smaller quantities that provide us with water

3.

What nutrient group does this belong to?

a)

Fats

b)

Calcium

c)

Protein

d)

Fibre

4.

What nutrient group does this belong to?

a)

Fats

b)

Protein

c)

Calcium

d)

Carbohydrates

5.

_________ help in protecting our body against diseases.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

vitamins

6.

Which of the following helps us to build muscles and repair damaged tissues?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

7.

Which food group does bread belong to?

a)

Protein

b)

Fruit and Vegetables

c)

Vitamins and Minerals

d)

Carbohydrate

8.

Starchy carbohydrates are best for...

a)

Slowly releasing energy

b)

A quick burst of energy

c)

Fattening up

d)

Potato farmers

9.

Vitamin C is important for...

a)

Causing scurvy

b)

Helping our immune system to fight disease

c)

Growth and repair

d)

Aiding digestion

10.

Fats are used for...

a)

Maintaining a healthy gut

b)

Encouraging hair growth

c)

Muscle growth

d)

Energy and insulation

11.

Calcium is essential for

a)

a healthy gut

b)

Healthy growth of bones

c)

A healthy heart

d)

Producing bile

12.
Salt is also known as....
a)
Sugar
b)
Sodium
c)
Lodium
d)
Rodium
13.
Prepackaged, frozen and canned foods typically contain high amounts of...
a)
Saltium
b)
Fiber
c)
Salt
d)
Beef
14.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
15.
What measures energy in food?
a)
Calories
b)
Ruler
c)
Thermometer
d)
Food label
16.

Which of the following is an excellent source of vitamin C?

a)

orange juice

b)

milk

c)

bread

d)

hamburger

17.

What type of foods should be eaten less often and in small amounts according to the Eatwell Guide?

a)

Fruit and vegetables

b)

Chocolate and cakes

c)

Fish and eggs

d)

Bread and pasta

18.

How many cups or glasses of fluids does the government recommend consuming per day according to the Eatwell Guide?

a)

10 to 12

b)

6 to 8

c)

8 to 10

d)

4 to 6

19.

Which of the following foods is a good source of protein for a vegan?

a)

Chicken

b)

Eggs

c)

Beans

d)

Cheese

20.

The function of fibre in our diet is

a)

Carries oxygen around the body

b)

Helps our digestive system

c)

Main source of energy

21.

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

22.

Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

a)

White sugar

b)

Whole grain bread

c)

Olive oil

d)

Butter

23.

Which vitamin is essential for maintaining healthy vision?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Vitamin A

24.

Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?

a)

Potassium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Iron

d)

Calcium

25.

How many sections are there on the Eatwell guide?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

26.

The food group that is highest in protein is...

a)

Milk and alternatives

b)

Fruit and vegetables

c)

Meat and soy beans

d)

Grain and cereals

27.

Which nutrient group does dietary fibre belong to?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrate

28.

Vitamins are needed by the body in large doses?

a)

True

b)

False

29.
There are two types of carbohydrates.  What are they?
a)
Magnesium and Calcium
b)
Simple and Complex
c)
Unsaturated and Saturated
d)
Vitamin B and Vitamin C
30.
True or false? Lots of fat in your diet is good for your health.
a)
True
b)
False