WorksheetsNutrients Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are nutrients?
Chemicals that make food taste better
Substances in food that help the body function
Vitamins found only in vegetables
Minerals found in the body
Which of the following is NOT listed as a main nutrient?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Oxygen
Vitamins
What is the main energy source for the body?
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Carbohydrates also help the body:
Grow taller
Get rid of waste
Produce vitamins
Build muscles
Starch is mainly found in:
Fruits
Vegetables only
Cereal grains and roots/tubers
Sugary snacks
How many amino acids does the body need?
10
12
15
20
Why do we need essential amino acids from animal foods?
They help digest fats
The body cannot make them
They give the body energy
They make food taste better
Proteins help the body by:
Providing warmth
Repairing body tissues and muscles
Breaking down sugars
Increasing body fat
Which food group provides complete proteins?
Peas and beans
Corn and potatoes
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, milk
Whole grain cereals
Plant foods such as peas and beans are considered:
Complete proteins
Incomplete proteins
Sugars
Fats
A meal containing fats makes us feel:
Sleepy
Angry
Full longer
Thirsty
Fats help the body use vitamins:
A, D, E, and K
B1 and B2
C and B12
K and B6
Foods such as pork, butter, and milk are sources of:
Plant fats
Animal fats
Sugars
Minerals
Margarine, salad dressings, and avocado oil are examples of:
Proteins
Minerals
Animal fats
Plant fats
Which nutrient helps fight infections when carbohydrates and fats are lacking?
Vitamins
Fats
Proteins
Water
