Nutrition and Youth Health and Wellbeing HHD

Which of the following is FALSE about macronutrients?

• Are required in the body in large amounts

• Are protein, fats and carbs

• Are vitamins and minerals

• Provide energy for the body

Which of the following is TRUE about micronutrients?

• Are required in the body in large amounts

• Are protein, fats and carbs

• Are vitamins and minerals

• Must be supplemented using tablets or capsules

What is a kilojoule (kJ)?

• A unit of measuring energy intake and expenditure

• A unit of weight used to calculate how much energy food will contain

• The amount of a particular vitamin in certain foods

• Can be found in some foods but not others

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

• Carbs

• Fats

• Minerals

• Protein

How many types of fat are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which is the main building block for our muscles?

• Protein

• Fats

• Carbs

• Calcium

Which of the following is a mineral responsible for strong bones?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Vitamin B

• Carbohydrates

Which mineral is essential for oxygen transport around the body?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Niacin

Which classifications of fats are considered to be "good fats"?

• Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

• Saturated and trans fats

• Monounsaturated and trans fats

• Polyunsaturated and saturated fats

Which of the following is a short term consequence of insufficient vitamin B consumption?

• Increased risks of constipation as noting is helping carry waste through the digestive system.

• Decreased energy levels making daily tasks and exercising more difficult.

• Headaches, decreased blood pressure and dizziness.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure) as fluid leaves the blood stream and enters the digestive system.