Food and Nutrition – Nutrients and Balanced Diet
Science · Grade 5 · Week 6 · 25 questions
Food provides the energy and nutrients your body needs to grow, repair, and function. Understanding nutrition helps you make informed choices about what you eat.
What you'll practise
- Identify major nutrients and their sources
- Explain the role of each nutrient in the body
- Understand balanced diet principles
- Describe the process of digestion
All 25 questions in this Food and Nutrition – Nutrients and Balanced Diet quiz
Grade 5 Science — Food and Nutrition – Nutrients and Balanced Diet: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.
- How many main groups of nutrients does our body need?
- Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing muscles?
- What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
- Which type of fat is considered healthy?
- Why does the body need water?
- Which of these is a water-soluble vitamin?
- What is a mineral that the body needs for strong bones?
- Which nutrient group should provide the most energy in a balanced diet?
- How much water should an adult drink per day?
- What is the role of fibre in our diet?
- Which mineral is important for carrying oxygen in the blood?
- What is the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables per day?
- Which vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight?
- What does BMI stand for?
- Which nutrient helps the body fight infections and heal wounds?
- How much of a child's diet should come from protein?
- Which of the following is a complete protein containing all amino acids?
- What is the process by which the body breaks down food into nutrients called?
- Which mineral is essential for nerve and muscle function?
- What should be limited in a healthy diet to prevent disease?
- How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate provide?
- Which food is richest in vitamin C?
- What is the role of cholesterol in the body?
- Which type of fibre is found in oats and apples?
- A balanced meal should have which proportions?
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