Grade 5 Home Science – Food Nutrients Quiz

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

Drugs
Vegetables
Food nutrients
Vitamins
Explanation:

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

Fish
Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Explanation:

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

Fish
Liver
Oats
Beans
Explanation:

4. Avocadoes are food rich in

Vitamins
Minerals
Iron
Fats/lipids
Explanation:

5. Fish, chicken and beans are foods rich in___

Proteins
Iron
Minerals
Vitamins
Explanation:

6. Name one food that is rich in vitamins

Nuts
Lentils
Peas
Carrots
Explanation:

7. Which of the following is not a nutrient?

Protein
Vegetables
Carbohydrates
Fats
Explanation:

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

Fats
Fibre
Protein
Minerals
Explanation:

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

Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Explanation:

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

Minerals
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fats
Explanation:

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

Fibre
Minerals
Water
Vitamins
Explanation:

12. Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete

gives you energy
reduces fats
repair muscles
build muscles
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?

Fats
Carbohydrates
Water
Fibre
Explanation:

15. Which foods contains carbohydrates?

Pasta
Carrot
Egg
Fish
Explanation:

16. How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?

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

17. A source of simple carbohydrates is:

Potatoes
Seeds
Brown rice
Fruits
Explanation:

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

sleepy
Aggressive
active
Tend to have more muscle
Explanation:

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

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
vitamins
Explanation:

20. Essential amino acids

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

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

ill
dehydrated
fat
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 teeth and gums, avoiding scurvy
healthy skin
Explanation:

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

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

24. You can find Iron in which food?

butter
Milk
red meat
Chips
Explanation:

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

professional
Overweight
recovering from injury
bored
Explanation:

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

Solid
Gas
None of the above
Liquid
Explanation:

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

B
C
A
D
Explanation:

28. Mineral that helps to avoid anaemia

Iron
Cholesterol
Calcuim
Zinc
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?

Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
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
Minerals
Vitamins
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?

Minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins
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
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
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?

Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Fats
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?

Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Proteins
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?

Fats
Carbohydrates
Minerals
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?

Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
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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