Macronutrients

Fats, fibre, carbohydrates and protein are classified as...

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

Which macronutrients main function is the growth and repair of muscles?

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Protein

• Vitamin

Which macronutrient is the body's main source of energy?

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kilojoules of energy:

• 16

• 9
• 17

• 37

A diet high in ________________ fat is associated with lower levels of LDL and higher levels of HDL, which reduces risk of heart disease.

• saturated
• monounsaturated
• polyunsaturated
• trans fatty acid

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

• I don't know

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

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