Food groups and food tests Quiz

What nutrient is involved in the growth and repair of cells?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Starch

• Proteins

Which of the following foods is high in carbohydrates?

• Pasta

• Cheese

• Fish

• Butter

Why do athletes eat lots of carbohydrates in the lead up to a race?

• To reduce sugar levels

• To make energy

• To repair cells

• To gain weight

Which nutrient gives us energy and insulates us from the cold?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Starch

• Fats

How can you test for sugars in a food sample?

• Iodine

• Biuret test

• Ethanol emulsion test

• Benedict's solution

What color does Benedict's solution turn when sugars are present?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

Which test is used to detect the presence of starch?

• Ethanol emulsion test

• Iodine

• Biuret test

• Benedict's solution

What color does iodine turn when starch is present?

• Brown

• Orange

• Blue

• Black

How can you test for fats in a food sample?

• Benedict's solution

• Ethanol emulsion test

• Iodine

• Biuret test

What color does the Biuret test turn when proteins are present?

• Blue

• Purple

• Green

• Yellow