Understanding Nutrition Principles
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A medium difficulty food_nutrition worksheet on nutrition_principles for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Macronutrients and Micronutrients, Dietary Guidelines and Balanced Diet, Nutritional Requirements for Different Life Stages.
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Understanding Nutrition Principles
Subject: Food_nutritionGrade: General
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Understanding Nutrition Principles
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences where required. For practical tasks, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the activity. You have 45 minutes to complete this worksheet.
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Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Questions about the nutrients that provide energy and those vital for health.
1.
What are the three main macronutrients? List them and give one example of a food source for each.
[4 marks]2.
Which micronutrient is essential for blood clotting?
[2 marks]AVitamin A
BVitamin C
CVitamin K
DVitamin D
3.
Identify two functions of dietary fiber.
[2 marks]4.
Name one mineral important for healthy bones.
[2 marks]AIron
BCalcium
CPotassium
DZinc
5.
Explain why water is considered vital for good health.
[4 marks]B
Dietary Guidelines and Balanced Diet
Questions about recommended daily intake and how to plan a balanced meal.
1.
What is the general recommendation for daily fruit and vegetable intake for teenagers?
[2 marks]2.
Arrange the following food items into a balanced meal: rice, chicken, broccoli, and chocolate cake. Which items should be included for a balanced meal?
[2 marks]ARice and chicken only
BChicken and chocolate cake
CRice, chicken, and broccoli
DChocolate cake only
3.
Define 'portion control' and explain its importance.
[3 marks]4.
Which of the following is NOT a dietary guideline for healthy eating?
A) Eat a variety of foods
B) Limit sugar and salt intake
C) Skip breakfast regularly
D) Include plenty of fruits and vegetables
[2 marks]AA
BB
CC
DD
C
Nutritional Requirements for Different Life Stages
Questions focusing on the changing nutritional needs during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
1.
Why do teenagers require more iron than younger children?
[3 marks]2.
At what stage of life is calcium intake especially important and why?
[3 marks]3.
Describe a nutritional consideration for pregnant women.
[3 marks]D
Practical Food Preparation and Analysis
Apply your knowledge by analyzing a simple meal and preparing a healthy snack.
1.
Analyze the nutritional content of a typical breakfast containing toast, scrambled eggs, and orange juice. Identify the main nutrients provided by each component.
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- 4/25/2025
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- 12/29/2025
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