NUTRIENTS MICRO'MACRO & DIGESTION 4 SHARING | @cheftinaluu

Macronutrients are measured in:

• kilograms & litres

• calories & ampules

• grams & % calories

• micrograms & decilitres

One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kcal of energy:

• 4
• 9
• 14
• 0

The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells & tissues healthy.

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Dietary Fiber

A diet high in ________________ fat is associated with lower levels of blood cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.

• saturated
• monounsaturated
• polyunsaturated
• trans fatty acid

What does sodium help control?

• Blood Pressure

• Cell Regeneration

• Hair Growth

• Digestion Speed

What does unhealthy potassium levels cause?

• Muscle cramps

• Diarrhea

• Dehydration

• All of the above

The two types of fiber are...

• simple and complex fiber

• complete and incomplete fiber

• soluble and insoluable fiber

• essential and non-essential fiber

This nutrient protects vital organs against trauma.

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fats

• Dietary Fiber

Vitamin A is also known as ______________________.

• Anthocyanin

• Beta-Carotene

• Retinol

• both beta-carotene and retinol.

This nutrient is a stored form of energy.

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fat

• Dietary Fiber