Level 2 Sport macronutrient quiz

What is Nutrition?

• The process of exercising to maintain health

• The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body

• The study of food and its effects on health

• The process of cooking and preparing food

What happens to the nutrients after the body breaks down the food or drink?

• They are stored in the body as fat.

• They are immediately converted to energy.

• They travel through the bloodstream to different parts of the body.

• They are discarded as waste by the body.

What is Energy Balance?

• Calories eaten < calories used.

• Calories eaten = calories used.

• Generating energy from food.

• Energy stored in the body.

What happens if your calories eaten are not equal to the number of calories used in a day?

• It does not affect the body in any way.

• It leads to an energy balance state.

• It can lead to weight gain or weight loss.

• It increases muscle mass automatically.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the main source of energy for your body's cells, tissues, and organs?

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Glucose

• Minerals

What is the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates?

• 25%

• 55%

• 75%

• 40%

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

• To build muscles

• To provide the body with energy

• To protect the body from diseases

• To help in digestion

What is the main function of fats?

• Provide energy for daily activities

• Build cellular structures

• Provide insulation and protect internal organs

• Enhance flavor of food

What is the recommended daily amount of fat intake?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%