Macronutrients Assignment Assessment

Which of the following are the three macronutrients?

• Carbohydrate, protein and fat.

• Carbohydrate, protein and water.

• Carbohydrate, water and vitamins.

• Vitamins, protein and carbohydrate.

How much energy does 1 gram of carbohydrate provide?

• 2kcal (8kJ)

• 3.75kcal (16 kJ)

• 7kcal (29kJ)

• 9kcal (37kJ)

Which of the following elements make up carbohydrate?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• All of the above

Name the building blocks of proteins.

• Disaccharides

• Carbon

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

True or false? Protein from animal sources contains the full range of essential amino acids needed by the body.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not an example of a type of fat?

• Saturated

• Polyunsaturated

• Disaccharide

• Monounsaturated

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Maltose

How much energy does fibre provide per gram?

• 2kcal (8kJ)

• 4kcal (17 kJ)

• 7kcal (29kJ)

• 9kcal (37kJ)

Would honey be classed as an intrinsic or extrinsic sugar?

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

Around what percentage of dietary energy is recommended to be provided by carbohydrates?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%