Grade 5 Home Science – Food Nutrients Quiz

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

Vegetables
Vitamins
Drugs
Food nutrients
Explanation:

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

Vitamins
Proteins
Fish
Minerals
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
Fats/lipids
Iron
Explanation:

5. Fish, chicken and beans are foods rich in___

Vitamins
Iron
Proteins
Minerals
Explanation:

6. Name one food that is rich in vitamins

Peas
Lentils
Nuts
Carrots
Explanation:

7. Which of the following is not a nutrient?

Vegetables
Protein
Carbohydrates
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?

Protein
Minerals
Carbohydrate
Fats
Explanation:

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

Minerals
Vitamins
Fibre
Water
Explanation:

12. Name a benefit of eating carbohydrates for an athlete

gives you energy
build muscles
repair muscles
reduces fats
Explanation:

13. Why do we need a balanced diet?

The body needs nutrients for speed and height
To have better outlook
to provide energy
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?

Carbohydrates
Fibre
Fats
Water
Explanation:

15. Which foods contains carbohydrates?

Egg
Pasta
Fish
Carrot
Explanation:

16. How can a lack of carbohydrates affect performance?

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

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

Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
vitamins
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

constipated
ill
dehydrated
fat
Explanation:

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

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

Milk
butter
red meat
Chips
Explanation:

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

professional
recovering from injury
Overweight
bored
Explanation:

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

Gas
Solid
Liquid
None of the above
Explanation:

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

A
D
B
C
Explanation:

28. Mineral that helps to avoid anaemia

Cholesterol
Calcuim
Iron
Zinc
Explanation:

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

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

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
Carbohydrates
Fats
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?

Vitamins
Minerals
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?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
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
Vitamins
Fats
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.