Grade 5 Home Science – Food Nutrients Quiz

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

Vitamins
Food nutrients
Vegetables
Drugs
Explanation:

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

Vitamins
Fish
Minerals
Proteins
Explanation:

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

Oats
Liver
Beans
Fish
Explanation:

4. Avocadoes are food rich in

Iron
Fats/lipids
Minerals
Vitamins
Explanation:

5. Fish, chicken and beans are foods rich in___

Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Iron
Explanation:

6. Name one food that is rich in vitamins

Lentils
Peas
Carrots
Nuts
Explanation:

7. Which of the following is not a nutrient?

Carbohydrates
Protein
Vegetables
Fats
Explanation:

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

Fats
Protein
Minerals
Fibre
Explanation:

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

Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Explanation:

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

Fats
Protein
Carbohydrate
Minerals
Explanation:

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

Water
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
Explanation:

12. Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete

reduces fats
repair muscles
gives you energy
build muscles
Explanation:

13. Why do we need a balanced diet?

The body needs nutrients for energy, growth and repair
to provide energy
To have better outlook
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?

Carbohydrates
Fibre
Water
Fats
Explanation:

15. Which foods contains carbohydrates?

Carrot
Egg
Pasta
Fish
Explanation:

16. How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?

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

17. A source of simple carbohydrates is:

Seeds
Potatoes
Brown rice
Fruits
Explanation:

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

active
Tend to have more muscle
Aggressive
sleepy
Explanation:

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

vitamins
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Explanation:

20. Essential amino acids

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

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

fat
ill
dehydrated
constipated
Explanation:

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

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

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

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

24. You can find Iron in which food?

Chips
red meat
Milk
butter
Explanation:

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

professional
bored
recovering from injury
Overweight
Explanation:

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

None of the above
Liquid
Gas
Solid
Explanation:

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

A
B
D
C
Explanation:

28. Mineral that helps to avoid anaemia

Zinc
Cholesterol
Iron
Calcuim
Explanation:

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

Minerals
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
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?

Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Fats
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?

Vitamins
Fats
Carbohydrates
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?

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?

Proteins
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
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?

Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
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?

Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
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?

Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
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?

Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
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?

Fats
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Explanation:

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

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