Grade 5 Home Science – Food Nutrients Quiz

1. ___ are substances that the body needs for energy, building and control of diseases

Vitamins
Food nutrients
Drugs
Vegetables
Explanation:

2. Which of the following is not a food nutrient?

Fish
Minerals
Proteins
Vitamins
Explanation:

3. Which of the following food provide our bodies with energy?

Fish
Beans
Liver
Oats
Explanation:

4. Avocadoes are food rich in

Vitamins
Fats/lipids
Iron
Minerals
Explanation:

5. Fish, chicken and beans are foods rich in___

Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Iron
Explanation:

6. Name one food that is rich in vitamins

Nuts
Lentils
Carrots
Peas
Explanation:

7. Which of the following is not a nutrient?

Protein
Vegetables
Fats
Carbohydrates
Explanation:

8. Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for aiding digestion?

Minerals
Fibre
Protein
Fats
Explanation:

9. Which component of a healthy, balance diet is responsible for providing energy before an event?

Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Explanation:

10. Chicken, fish and meat are all types of which diet component?

Carbohydrate
Protein
Minerals
Fats
Explanation:

11. Which component of a balanced diet is mainly responsible for resisting infection & disease?

Minerals
Water
Fibre
Vitamins
Explanation:

12. Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete

build muscles
repair muscles
gives you energy
reduces fats
Explanation:

13. Why do we need a balanced diet?

To have better outlook
to provide energy
The body needs nutrients for energy, growth and repair
The body needs nutrients for speed and height
Explanation:

14. Which one of the following is NOT needed in higher amount as our diet by our body?

Fibre
Fats
Carbohydrates
Water
Explanation:

15. Which foods contains carbohydrates?

Carrot
Pasta
Fish
Egg
Explanation:

16. How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?

Increase building of the muscles
Body will turn to use water storage instead
fasten the repair of tissues
No energy stores for endurance events
Explanation:

17. A source of simple carbohydrates is:

Fruits
Brown rice
Potatoes
Seeds
Explanation:

18. Males usually require more energy than females because they tend to be more?

active
Tend to have more muscle
sleepy
Aggressive
Explanation:

19. Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ?

Proteins
vitamins
Fats
Carbohydrates
Explanation:

20. Essential amino acids

are units of energy produced by protein
are the nine amino acids the body cannot produce
come from grains, legumes, nuts, and seed
are vitamins that dissolve in fat
Explanation:

21. If you don't eat enough fiber you may become

dehydrated
fat
ill
constipated
Explanation:

22. Vitamin C found can be found in fruit such as oranges. It helps with helps with?

healthy skin
Healthy teeth and gums, avoiding scurvy
Building muscles and growth
Blood cells
Explanation:

23. Which performers can benefit from a protein-rich diet?

Tennis players, golfers
Swimmers, footballers
Weight lifters, Sprinters,
3000m runner, long distance runner
Explanation:

24. You can find Iron in which food?

red meat
Chips
butter
Milk
Explanation:

25. Proteins are also needed by performers who are ________ in order to repair damaged tissue

Overweight
bored
recovering from injury
professional
Explanation:

26. Unsaturated fat is in the form of ___________ at room temperature.

None of the above
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Explanation:

27. Which vitamin is vital for bone strength & can be found in dairy products (e.g milk & cheese)?

D
B
C
A
Explanation:

28. Mineral that helps to avoid anaemia

Zinc
Cholesterol
Calcuim
Iron
Explanation:

29. Which nutrient is the main source of energy in the body?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Explanation:

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body as they are broken down into glucose to fuel our cells.

30. Which nutrient helps in building and repairing tissues?

Fats
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
Explanation:

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body, such as muscles, skin, and organs.

31. Which nutrient is important for healthy vision?

Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Explanation:

Vitamins, particularly vitamin A, play a crucial role in maintaining healthy vision and promoting good eyesight.

32. Which nutrient helps in proper digestion and absorption of nutrients?

Carbohydrates
Fats
Minerals
Proteins
Explanation:

Fats are essential for proper digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, as well as providing a source of energy.

33. Which nutrient is important for strong bones and teeth?

Minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Explanation:

Minerals like calcium and phosphorus are essential for building strong bones and teeth, as well as for other bodily functions.

34. Which nutrient is common in foods like meat, fish, beans, and eggs?

Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Explanation:

Proteins are found in foods like meat, fish, beans, and eggs, and are important for growth and repair of tissues.

35. Which nutrient provides insulation and protection to body organs?

Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Explanation:

Fats provide insulation and protection to body organs, as well as serving as a concentrated source of energy.

36. Which nutrient is important for maintaining healthy skin and hair?

Carbohydrates
Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins
Explanation:

Vitamins like vitamin C and E are crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair, as they have antioxidant properties that protect against damage.

37. Which nutrient helps in cell repair and production of enzymes and hormones?

Carbohydrates
Minerals
Fats
Proteins
Explanation:

Proteins are important for cell repair, as well as the production of enzymes and hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

38. Which nutrient supports brain function and cognitive development?

Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Explanation:

Fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, are crucial for brain function and cognitive development, as they are a major component of brain tissue.