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Worksheetsme nutrient
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are the six main classes of nutrients?
carbs, fat, soda, mineral and water
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
vitiamin c ,a k,d
beans chicken lamb beef milk custard
Which nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
water
protien
carbs
minerals
True or False: Proteins are made of amino acids.
true
false
Name two foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates.
oats, brown rice
chicken and eggs
lamb, beef
milk , water
What nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?
water
fats
carbs
protien
Which nutrient is needed in the largest amount by the human body?
carbs
water
protein
minerals
What is the main role of vitamins?
Regulate body processes and help the body use other nutrients
To replace proteins in your diet.
To act as the main building blocks of muscles.
To give your body energy like carbohydrates.
Which fat-soluble vitamin acts as a hormone to regulate calcium absorption in the intestine?
vitamin a
vitamin k
Vitamin D
vitamin c
Which mineral is most important for strong bones and teeth?
zinc
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
Name one good source of iron.
meat
sugar
milk
apple
What condition results from a lack of iodine in the diet?
anaemia
rickets
Goiter
diabetes
True or False: Fiber is a nutrient that provides the body with energy.
true
false
What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins taste sweet, water-soluble vitamins taste salty.
Fat-soluble vitamins give you energy, water-soluble vitamins make you sleepy.
Fat-soluble vitamins are only found in meat, water-soluble vitamins are only found in fruit.
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in fat tissue and the liver; water-soluble vitamins (C and B-group) dissolve in water and are not stored in large amounts.
Which type of fat is considered the healthiest for your heart?
Hydrogenated oils
Unsaturated fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated)
Trans fats
Saturated fats
What nutrient helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients?
water
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
Name one symptom of dehydration.
Getting taller suddenly
Growing extra fingers
Hair turning purple
Thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, dizziness
Why is calcium especially important during childhood and teenage years?
Bones and teeth are still developing, so calcium helps build peak bone mass.
It gives you super strength like a superhero.
It improves your ability to run faster than adults.
It replaces the need for sleep.
What nutrient is found in fish, nuts, and olive oil that protects heart health?
carbs
Omega-3 fatty acids
iron
Vitamin C
Explain why a balanced diet is important for overall health.
It makes you immune to bad weather.
It ensures the body gets all essential nutrients, supports growth, energy, immunity, and prevents deficiencies/disease.
It ensures your hair changes color every week.
A balanced diet makes you able to see through walls.
What is tooth decay caused by?
Drinking too much water
Chewing vegetables
Eating ice cubes
Caused by bacteria in plaque that produce acids from sugars, which erode tooth enamel.
True or False: Sugar is the only cause of tooth decay.
true
false
Which nutrient helps strengthen tooth enamel?
mineral
carbs
Calcium (also fluoride helps enamel stay strong)
Vitamin B12
What causes enamel demineralization in tooth decay?
Enzymes in saliva
Acids produced by plaque bacteria
Mechanical chewing
Lack of oxygen in the mouth
Why does frequent snacking increase the risk of cavities?
It washes food away faster
It strengthens enamel
It keeps the mouth acidic for longer
It increases saliva flow
How does fluoride strengthen teeth?
By replacing calcium with iron
By removing bacteria
By forming fluorapatite, which resists acid attack
By increasing saliva thickness
