Food groups, nutrients and what each one does

Question 1

A sailor long ago ate no fresh fruit or vegetables for months and got bleeding gums (scurvy). What was missing?

• A. protein
• B. fat
• C. fibre (fiber)
• D. vitamin C

Question 2

Which nutrient group matches this: found in wholegrain cereals and vegetables?

• A. vitamins and minerals
• B. proteins
• C. fibre (fiber)
• D. lipids (fats and oils)

Question 3

A cereal bar contains 29 g of carbohydrate, 10 g of protein and 5 g of fat. Carbohydrate and protein each release 17 kJ per gram; fat releases 37 kJ per gram. How much energy does it provide, in kJ?

Answer kJ

Question 4

A cyclist is training for a long race. Which nutrient should form most of their extra energy?

• A. water
• B. carbohydrates
• C. vitamins
• D. fibre (fiber)

Question 5

Which nutrient group matches this: store energy and keep the body warm?

• A. fibre (fiber)
• B. carbohydrates
• C. vitamins and minerals
• D. lipids (fats and oils)

Question 6

A portion of noodles contains 34 g of carbohydrate, 11 g of protein and 9 g of fat. Carbohydrate and protein each release 17 kJ per gram; fat releases 37 kJ per gram. How much energy does it provide, in kJ?

Answer kJ

Question 7

Someone feels tired all the time and blood tests show too few red blood cells. Which mineral might be lacking?

• A. sodium
• B. iodine
• C. calcium
• D. iron

Question 8

Which nutrient group matches this: found in butter, nuts and olive oil?

• A. vitamins and minerals
• B. proteins
• C. fibre (fiber)
• D. lipids (fats and oils)

Question 9

A bowl of porridge (oatmeal) contains 11 g of carbohydrate, 11 g of protein and 3 g of fat. Carbohydrate and protein each release 17 kJ per gram; fat releases 37 kJ per gram. How much energy does it provide, in kJ?

Answer kJ

Question 10

A cyclist is training for a long race. Which nutrient should form most of their extra energy?

• A. fibre (fiber)
• B. water
• C. vitamins
• D. carbohydrates

Question 11

Which nutrient group matches this: store energy and keep the body warm?

• A. lipids (fats and oils)
• B. proteins
• C. carbohydrates
• D. vitamins and minerals

Question 12

A bowl of porridge (oatmeal) contains 12 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of protein and 3 g of fat. Carbohydrate and protein each release 17 kJ per gram; fat releases 37 kJ per gram. How much energy does it provide, in kJ?

Answer kJ

Question 13

Someone feels tired all the time and blood tests show too few red blood cells. Which mineral might be lacking?

• A. calcium
• B. sodium
• C. iodine
• D. iron

Question 14

Which nutrient group matches this: iron for making red blood cells?

• A. vitamins and minerals
• B. carbohydrates
• C. lipids (fats and oils)
• D. fibre (fiber)

Question 15

A sandwich contains 28 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of protein and 3 g of fat. Carbohydrate and protein each release 17 kJ per gram; fat releases 37 kJ per gram. How much energy does it provide, in kJ?

Answer kJ

Question 16

A cyclist is training for a long race. Which nutrient should form most of their extra energy?

• A. fibre (fiber)
• B. carbohydrates
• C. vitamins
• D. water