WorksheetsS1 Nutrients Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where can Vitamin A be found?
Broccoli, carrots, mango,, eggs, cheese, oily fish, milk, yoghurt.
Only in fruits.
Only in vegetables.
Only in dairy products.
Why should you eat Vitamin A?
To improve vision and immune function
To increase energy levels
To build muscle mass
To enhance digestion
Where can Vitamin B (Thiamin) be found?
Vegetables
Meat
Dairy
Fish
Why should you eat Vitamin B (Thiamin)?
Helps release energy from carbohydrates
Builds muscle
Improves eyesight
Strengthens bones
Vitamin B helps us release energy from what other nutrient? (__________).
carbohydrates.
proteins.
fats.
vitamins.
Where can Vitamin C be found?
Oranges and orange juice
Red and green peppers
Strawberries
All of the above
What is one benefit of consuming Vitamin C?
Helps to protect cells
Increases blood sugar
Causes scurvy
Weakens immune system
A lack of Vitamin C can lead to _______.
scurvy.
headache.
fever.
nausea.
Where can Vitamin D be found?
Oily fish
Red meat
Egg yolks
All of the above.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb ______ to keep teeth and muscles healthy.
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Magnesium
Where can calcium be found?
Milk and cheese
Green leafy vegetables
Soya beans and tofu
All of the above
What are some functions of calcium in the body?
A) Building strong bones and teeth
B) Regulating heartbeat
C) Preventing rickets and osteoporosis
D) All of the above
Fill in the blank: A lack of calcium could lead to a condition called _______ in children or osteoporosis in later life.
rickets
scurvy
anemia
beriberi
Where can iron be found?
Liver, meat, beans, nuts
Chocolate, candy, soda
Pasta, bread, cheese
Ice cream, cake, cookies
Fill in the blank: Iron is an essential mineral that helps to make ________, which carry oxygen around the body.
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
plasma
Where can protein be found?
In fruits
In vegetables
In grains
In meat and dairy products
Eating protein is important because:
it helps build and repair tissues.
it provides energy.
it supports immune function.
all of the above.
Where can carbohydrates be found?
Fruits and Vegetables
Meat and Fish
Dairy Products
None of the above.
What are the two groups of carbohydrates?
A) Sugars and Proteins
B) Sugars and Complex
C) Complex and Fats
D) Fats and Proteins
Carbohydrates have two main functions in the body: 1) To give the body energy. 2) To help the body get rid of ________ products.
waste
nutrients
proteins
vitamins
One of the main functions of carbohydrates in the body is:
energy storage
protein synthesis
hormone production
nerve impulse transmission
Where can fat be found according to the image?
In the liver
In the muscles
Under the skin
In the bones
Including a small amount of fat in our diet is important because:
it provides essential fatty acids and helps in the absorption of vitamins.
it increases cholesterol levels.
it causes weight gain.
it has no effect on health.
