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WorksheetsNutrients Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Match the Nutrient with it's definition.
tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
Fiber
waxy, fatlike substance found in the blood.
Cholesterol
compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
Vitamins
starches and sugars in food that provide most of the body's energy
Carbohydrates
nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
Proteins
Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Waters
Fats
A good source of complex carbohydrates is:
fruit
honey
beans
eggs
Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids include:
grains
nuts
seeds
meats
Which type of fats may help lower your risk of heart disease?
saturated
unsaturated
trans
cholesterol
Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?
Fiber
Calcium
Thiamin
Niacin
Which food is a good source of protein?
Rice
Apple
Chicken
Bread
Which of the following foods is high in dietary fiber?
Cheese
Fish
Whole grains
Eggs
You need a steady supply of amino acids in your diet to maintain a healthy body. In order to meet this need, you should make sure you eat enough of which of these substances?
Carboyhdrates
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Lipids
Humans (and other animals) are capable of synthesizing all 20 amino acids.
True
False
