Grade 5 Home Science – Food Nutrients Quiz

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

Vitamins
Vegetables
Drugs
Food nutrients
Explanation:

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

Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
Fish
Explanation:

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

Liver
Fish
Beans
Oats
Explanation:

4. Avocadoes are food rich in

Fats/lipids
Minerals
Vitamins
Iron
Explanation:

5. Fish, chicken and beans are foods rich in___

Vitamins
Proteins
Minerals
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?

Fibre
Fats
Minerals
Protein
Explanation:

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

Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Explanation:

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

Protein
Minerals
Fats
Carbohydrate
Explanation:

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

Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Fibre
Explanation:

12. Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete

reduces fats
build muscles
gives you energy
repair muscles
Explanation:

13. Why do we need a balanced diet?

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

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

Fats
Carbohydrates
Water
Fibre
Explanation:

15. Which foods contains carbohydrates?

Egg
Fish
Carrot
Pasta
Explanation:

16. How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?

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

17. A source of simple carbohydrates is:

Brown rice
Seeds
Fruits
Potatoes
Explanation:

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

sleepy
Tend to have more muscle
active
Aggressive
Explanation:

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

Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
vitamins
Explanation:

20. Essential amino acids

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

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

constipated
ill
fat
dehydrated
Explanation:

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

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

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

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

24. You can find Iron in which food?

red meat
butter
Chips
Milk
Explanation:

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

recovering from injury
bored
professional
Overweight
Explanation:

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

Gas
Liquid
None of the above
Solid
Explanation:

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

D
C
B
A
Explanation:

28. Mineral that helps to avoid anaemia

Zinc
Calcuim
Iron
Cholesterol
Explanation:

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

Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
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?

Proteins
Minerals
Fats
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?

Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fats
Minerals
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?

Proteins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
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
Proteins
Carbohydrates
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
Vitamins
Fats
Carbohydrates
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
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
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?

Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
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?

Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
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?

Minerals
Fats
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.