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Nutrients and Their Functions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Function: Helps absorb calcium. Source: Sunlight, fish. Deficiency: Rickets. What vitamin is being described?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

2.

Function: Builds strong bones. Source: Dairy. Deficiency: Risk of osteoporosis. What nutrient is being described?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Magnesium

3.

Function: DNA synthesis. Source: Leafy greens. Deficiency: Neural tube defects. What vitamin is being described?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Folate

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin D

4.

Function: Muscle and nerve function. Source: Nuts, whole grains. Deficiency: Muscle cramps. What nutrient is being described?

a)

Calcium

b)

Potassium

c)

Magnesium

d)

Sodium

5.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, potassium, fiber.

What fruit is rich in these nutrients?

a)

Apple

b)

Banana

c)

Orange

d)

Grapes

6.

Function: Energy storage, insulation. Sources: Avocado, oils, nuts. What is being described?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

7.

Function: Growth and repair. Sources: Meat, legumes, eggs. What is being described?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

8.

Nutrients: Carbohydrates.

a)

Brown rice

b)

White bread

c)

Potato chips

d)

Candy

9.

Function: Fluid balance. Source: Salt, processed food. Excess: Hypertension. What is the substance being described?

a)

Potassium

b)

Calcium

c)

Sodium

d)

Magnesium

10.

Nutrients: Carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin B6.

a)

Apple

b)

Banana

c)

Orange

d)

Grapes

11.

Function: Maintains hydration and regulates temperature. Sources: Drinks, fruits, vegetables.

a)

Juice

b)

Soda

c)

Water

d)

Milk

12.

Function: Boosts immunity. Source: Citrus fruits. Deficiency: Scurvy. What vitamin is being described?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

13.

Nutrients: Protein, fats.

What food is rich in these nutrients?

a)

Chicken

b)

Salmon

c)

Broccoli

d)

Rice

14.

Function: Provides energy. Sources: Rice, bread, pasta.

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates

15.

Nutrients: Protein, fiber, folate.

What food source is rich in these nutrients?

a)

Kidney beans

b)

Chicken breast

c)

Broccoli

d)

Rice

16.

Nutrients: Healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium.

What food is rich in these nutrients?

a)

Walnuts

b)

Almonds

c)

Pistachios

d)

Cashews

17.

Function: Forms hemoglobin. Source: Red meat, spinach. Deficiency: Anemia. What nutrient is described?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Folate

18.

Function: Supports digestion. Sources: Fruits, vegetables, wholegrains. What is this nutrient?

a)

Fibre

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Fat

19.

Function: Antioxidant, skin health. Source: Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils. What vitamin is being described?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

20.

Nutrients: Protein, vitamin D, choline.

What food is rich in these nutrients?

a)

Chicken

b)

Eggs

c)

Broccoli

d)

Rice