Nutrition/Energy Quiz

Where are carbohydrates stored in the body?

• In the skin

• In the muscles and liver cells

• In the bones

• In the blood

What is glycogen broken down into?

• Fatty acids

• Proteins

• Glucose

• Amino acids

What percentage of total energy should carbohydrates provide?

• 20-30%

• 40-50%

• 50-60%

• 70-80%

Where is fat stored in the body?

• In the muscles

• In the liver

• Beneath the skin (adipose tissue)

• In the bones

What is one of the functions of fat in the body?

• To build muscles

• To store vitamins

• To prevent heat loss

• To produce hormones

What are triglyceride molecules broken down into?

• Glucose

• Fatty acids

• Proteins

• Amino acids

What percentage of total energy should fats provide?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is protein used for in the body?

• As a source of vitamins

• As a building material for the growth and repair of tissues

• As a primary source of energy for short bursts of activity

• As a means to store fat

During which type of events is protein broken down to amino acids to provide energy?

• Short sprints

• Weightlifting

• Prolonged endurance events like long-distance swimming or cycling

• High-intensity interval training

Answer explanation

During prolonged endurance events like long-distance swimming or cycling, protein is broken down to amino acids to provide energy due to the extended duration and energy demands of these activities, once carbs and fats have been exhausted.

Sprints and weight lifting would use CP, HITT would use Carbs and CP.

What is produced by the breakdown of carbohydrates, fat, and protein in the body?

• Glucose

• Glycogen

• Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

• Lactic acid