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nutrients

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Energy source of body?

a)
Glucose
b)
Vitamins
c)
Fat
d)
Protein
2.

Which vitamin is primarily responsible for vision?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin C

3.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Energy production

b)

Muscle repair

c)

Immune support

d)

Hormone regulation

4.

Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?

a)

Potassium

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

Calcium

5.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
6.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
7.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
8.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
9.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
10.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
11.
Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins
a)
Protein
b)
Grains
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetables
12.
This nutrient makes up 75% of your body:
a)
water
b)
vitamin A
c)
carbohydrates 
d)
protein 
13.
Which nutrient helps regulate body functions?
a)
Fats
b)
Vitamins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
14.
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
15.
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. 
a)
Health
b)
Nutrition
c)
Nutrients
d)
Diet
16.

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

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

vitamins

17.

Fiber helps us to build muscles.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Fat helps our body to keep warm.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
Water
a)
Gives us energy
b)
Helps body to absorb fat
c)
Carries nutrients around body
d)
Is not a nutrient
20.

The substances that help the body function properly.………

a)

diet

b)

nutrients

c)

balanced diet

d)

object

21.

What does dietary fiber do?

a)

lower cholesterol

b)

balance level of glucose

c)

add bulk to feces

d)

can prevent overeating

22.
Which nutrient contributes to water balance, metabolism, and muscle function?
a)
Protein
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vitamins
23.
Which nutrient helps regulate body functions?
a)
Fats
b)
Vitamins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
24.

Why do we eat protein?

a)

To keep us healthy

b)

To help us grow

c)

To give us energy

d)

To help us digest our food

25.

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamins and minerals

c)

Fats and carbohydrates

d)

fiber and food

26.

Which foods contains carbohydrates?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

What is the main nutrient in OLIVE OIL?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fat

d)

Vitamins

28.

Proteins are found in...

a)

meat, fish, eggs

b)

fruits and vegetables

c)

bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

29.

Your body gets vitamins, minerals and fibre from…

a)

fruits and vegetables

b)

meats, pulses, and fish

c)

sugar, oil, and butter

30.
Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
31.
You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore. Which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fat
c)
water
d)
protein
32.
__________ can be found in liquid  or solid form, like butter or margarine.
a)
Proteins
b)
Carboydrates
c)
Water
d)
Fats
33.
Which nutrient gives QUICK energy to your body? 
a)
lipids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
bones
d)
proteins
34.
Our body is made up of mostly what nutrient?
a)
Carbs
b)
Fat
c)
Water
d)
Minerals
35.

Calorie is one of the 7 seven nutrients that your body needs.

a)

of course

b)

maybe

c)

I don't know

d)

Of course not

36.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
37.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
38.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
39.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
40.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
41.
Which nutrient carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
a)
Dairy
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Water
42.
Grains are a good source of...
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Sugar
d)
Water
43.
How does calcium help our body?
a)
Builds muscle
b)
Helps eyesight
c)
Develops red blood cells
d)
Builds strong bones
44.
Seafood is a type of protein.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Maybe
45.
Cereal is a type of a grain.
a)
True
b)
Maybe
c)
False
46.

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

a)

orange juice

b)

milk

c)

bread

d)

hamburger

47.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

48.

Having foods rich in this vitamin will prevent Beriberi disease.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B1

49.

Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin A

50.

Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

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