Year 9- Nutrients

What is a micronutrient?

• Vitamins and minerals needed by the body in large amount

• Vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts

• Calories needed by the body in very small amounts

• Calories needed by the body in large amounts

What is a macronutrient?

• The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy

• The nutrients we need in small quantities that provide us with energy

• The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with sugar

• The nutrients we need in smaller quantities that provide us with water

What nutrient group does this belong to?

• Fats

• Calcium

• Protein

• Fibre

What nutrient group does this belong to?

• Fats

• Protein

• Calcium

• Carbohydrates

_________ help in protecting our body against diseases.

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• vitamins

Which of the following helps us to build muscles and repair damaged tissues?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins

Which food group does bread belong to?

• Protein

• Fruit and Vegetables

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Carbohydrate

Starchy carbohydrates are best for...

• Slowly releasing energy

• A quick burst of energy

• Fattening up

• Potato farmers

Vitamin C is important for...

• Causing scurvy

• Helping our immune system to fight disease

• Growth and repair

• Aiding digestion

Fats are used for...

• Maintaining a healthy gut

• Encouraging hair growth

• Muscle growth

• Energy and insulation