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WorksheetsEssential Nutrients and Their Functions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the six essential nutrients?
Vitamins
Minerals
Sugar
Protein
What is the main job of carbohydrates in the body?
Provides energy
Builds muscle
Help blood clot
Fight off colds
Why is water an essential nutrient?
It build strong bones
It helps digest food and keeps the body hydrated
It provides extra sugar
It gives flavor to food
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues like muscles?
Protein
Fat
Water
Fiber
Why are vitamins important for your health?
They make food taste better
They help the body work properly and fight off disease
They give you muscles
They clean your teeth
Name at least one source of healthy fat?
How do minerals help the body?
They give you energy like sugar
They help build strong bones and teeth
They help you sleep
They make food last longer
Which of these nutrients helps prevent diseases like scurvy or weak bones?
Carbohydtrates
Protein
Vitamins and minerals
Water
Which nutrient should you drink more of on a hot day?
Eating a balanced diet with all six nutrients helps your body:
Eat more junk food
Get more screen time
Feel sleepy all the time
Stay healthy and prevent sickness
