Nutrients Quiz Term 1

How many nutrients (macro and micro) are there in total?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Are minerals a macro or a micro nutrient?

• Macro

• Micro

What is the main function of protein?

• To provide energy for the body

• To help promote the absorption of vitamins

• To help build and repair the body's tissues and muscles

• To insulate and protect our organs

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

• To act as messengers, helping proteins do their jobs

• To provide energy

• To help build/repair muscles

• To take oxygen around the body

What is the main function of fats?

• To store energy and insulate and protect our vital organs

• To help build/repair our muscles

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To strengthen the bones and teeth

Which nutrient does the following: Regulates body temperature, acts as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord, helps deliver oxygen around the body and flushes body waste (mainly in urine)?

• Minerals

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Water

• Protein

What are the four main functions of food in the body?

• Growth, Energy, Reproduction, Protein

• Growth, Energy, Regulation, Protection

• Growth, Enzymes, Respiratory, Protection

• Growth, Enzymes, Regulation, Protein

Which two body parts rely on a good supply of calcium?

• Bones

• Feet

• Teeth

• Liver

• Heart

True or False: There is very little fat content in Sweet Chilli Sauce (refer to nutrition panels):

• True

• False

True or False: Chicken has a higher percentage of overall fat than beef:

• True

• False