Macronutrients: Carbs, Protein, & Fat

Dietary fiber is essential to digestion & metabolism because:

• it contributes to the breaking down of carbohydrates

• it helps contribute to a healthy bowel system, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels, & helps maintain a healthy weight

• it helps eliminate amino acids from the body

• it serves as the transportation system throughout the bloodstream

Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats?

• Citrus fruits

• Fast foods

• Lean meats

• Vegetables

How does eating excessive amounts of fats impact the body?

• By causing anemia

• By causing nausea

• By causing obesity

• By causing osteoporosis

Heather is preparing a shrimp & vegetable stir-fry. Which fat should she use if she wants to decrease LDL cholesterol & increase HDL cholesterol?

• Butter

• Olive Oil

• Stick margarine

• Partially hydrogenated soybean oil

Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be BEST to include?

• Grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice

• Grilled beef cheeseburger

• Buffalo chicken dip with fried chips

• Smoked pork belly tacos

Which food pairing provides the LEAST complete protein?

• Peas & carrots

• Beef & chicken

• Dried beans & rice

• Yogurt & flax seeds

What is a common function of carbohydrates, proteins, & fats?

• To build & maintain body tissues

• To carry iron & oxygen in the blood

• To form hormones, enzymes, & antibodies

• To provide energy

How does eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids impact the body?

• May help one to gain weight

• May help one to lose weight

• May give one energy

• May lower the risk of heart disease

Sugars such as sucrose, fructose, & lactose are classified as:

• complex carbohydrates

• fiber

• simple carbohydrates

• vitamins

Which protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?

• almonds

• tuna

• peanuts

• black-eyed peas