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Term 2 - Nutrition II - Week 2 Grade 11

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?
a)
vitamins
b)
fats
c)
proteins
d)
carbohydrates
2.
Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
protein
d)
water
3.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need 
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet 
d)
to help improve physical fitness 
4.
The body uses this to dissolve and transport materials.
a)
Fats
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamins
5.
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
a)
water
b)
fat
c)
fiber
d)
protein
6.
Which one of the following is a good protein source? 
a)
Banana
b)
Beans 
c)
Bagels
d)
Breakfast Bar 
7.
WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS?
a)
Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
b)
Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
c)
Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
d)
Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables
8.

The role of fibre is to

a)

Strengthen teeth and bones

b)

Keep the digestive system healthy

c)

Provides the body with energy

d)

Repairs muscle and tissues

9.

Constipation, a short-term health consequence, can result from a diet low in which nutrient/s?

a)

fibre

b)

water

c)

protein

d)

both fibre and water

10.

Hydration is important in youth because this is a time of rapid growth. Hydration allows chemical reactions

to occur effectively. The best sources of hydration do not include

a)

tap water

b)

soft drinks

c)

bottled water

d)

milk

11.

Identify the source of nutrition information that is likely to provide the most reliable information

a)

dietician

b)

newspaper

c)

television

d)

internet

12.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

a)

Protein

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

fats

13.
The purpose of carbohydrates is:
a)
to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
b)
to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
c)
to provide the body with energy.
d)
to help us get a good night's rest.
14.

Calcium is important in our diet's, but it cannot be absorbed without which other nutrient?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Iron

15.

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

a)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

b)

A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

c)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

d)

A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.