Nutrition Unit: Worksheet

Question 1

List at least four immediate effects of good nutrition.

Answer 1

Healthy appearance, well developed body, good attitude, proper sleep and bowel movements

Question 2

The fibrous indigestible form of carbohydrates that provides bulk in the digestive tract is:

Answer 2

Cellulose

Question 3

List four functions of fats:

Answer 3

Maintain body temperature: (providing insulin), cushions organs and bones, absorption in fat-soluble vitamins, and includes flavor

Question 4

List four examples of saturated fats.

Answer 4

meat, eggs, whole milk, and butter

Question 5

List three examples of polyunsaturated fats (unsaturated fats).

Answer 5

Vegetable oil, walnuts, and other products made from vegetables

Question 6

List three functions of proteins.

Answer 6

provides energy and heat, repairing tissue, and regulates body functions

Question 7

What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins?

Answer 7

Complete proteins contain 9 amino acids like meat, fish, milk, and cheese. While incomplete proteins contain 13 amino acids mostly from vegetable foods

Question 8

Vitamins easily destroyed by cooking, air, and light are called

Answer 8

Water-soluble vitamins

Question 9

Vitamins not easily destroyed by cooking, air, and light are called

Answer 9

Fat-soluble vitamins

Question 10

aids in wound healing

Answer 10

vitamin c

Question 11

normal clotting of the blood

Answer 11

vitamin k

Question 12

production of healthy blood cells and metabolism in protien

Answer 12

folic acid

Question 13

builds and maintains bones and teeth

Answer 13

vitamin d

Question 14

healthy mouth tissue and eyes

Answer 14

riboflavin

Question 15

structure and function of cells of skin and mucous membranes

Answer 15

vitamin A

Question 16

protection of cell structure, especially red blood cells

Answer 16

vitamin e

Question 17

production of antibodies

Answer 17

pyridoxine

Question 18

formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells

Answer 18

copper and iron

Question 19

regular heart rhythm

Answer 19

potassium

Question 20

clotting of the blood

Answer 20

calcium

Question 21

formation of hormones in thyroid glands

Answer 21

iodine

Question 22

develops and maintains bones and teeth

Answer 22

fluorine and phosphorus

Question 23

healthy muscles and nerves

Answer 23

magnesium and sodium

Question 24

formation of hydrochloric acid

Answer 24

chlorine

Question 25

component of enzymes and insulin

Answer 25

zinc

Question 26

four functions of water

Answer 26

helps with the digestion of food, helps the body absorb nutrients, helps move waste material, and makes up a part of blood plasma