Macronutrients quiz

Which of the list below are macronutrients? Select 1 or more answers.

• protein

• water

• fats

• carbohydrate

• vitamins

Which of the list below can provide energy? Select 1 or more answers.

• protein

• lipids

• minerals

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

Which of the list below has a main function of providing energy?

• protein

• carbohydrates

• water

• minerals

• fats

How many kilojoules in one gram of carbohyrates?

• 10kJ

• 12kJ

• 14kJ

• 16kJ

• 18kJ

Which of the following is the unit of measurement for energy in Australia.

• kilojoules

• calories

• carbohydrates

• fats

In a balanced healthy diet, what percentage of the total daily kilojoules for a person should come from fat?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

In a balanced healthy diet, what should athletes always try to do?

• Eat large amounts of protein for recovery

• Eat low amounts of saturated fat

• Eat only Carbohydrate, to ensure high energy intake

• Eat at least twice as much fat as carbohydrate in a day

Some fats are known as good fats because they can promote good cardiovascular health. Select the good fats.

• trans fats

• polyunsaturated fats

• monounsaturated fats

• saturated fats

Select the most accurate definition of glycaemic index.

• an index showing the total water consumption

• a scale that measures the effect that carbohydrate foods have on blood glucose levels (0-100)

• a scale that shows the macronutrients consumed

• a scale that measures bone density (from 0-100)

Low glycaemic index foods are foods that are more slowly digested by the body, and therefore produce energy over a longer time period. Which of the following foods are low GI? Select 1 or more answers.

• pasta

• white bread

• ice cream

• grainy bread

• lentils