WorksheetsCarbs, Fats, Proteins
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many essential nutrients are there?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
2
d)
4
2.
Which nutrient provides us with our main source of energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrate
d)
Vitamins
3.
Carbohydrates provide dietary fiber.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
a)
Minor and Complex
b)
Simple and Difficult
c)
Simple and Major
d)
Simple and Complex
5.
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
6.
Carbohydrates come from plant and animal sources.
a)
False
b)
True
7.
_____ carbohydrates are a QUICK source of energy.
a)
Complex
b)
Simple
c)
Sugar
d)
White bread
8.
Whole wheat bread is an example of complex carbohydrates.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
______ carbohydrates provide LONG-LASTING energy.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Saturated
d)
Grain
10.
Fiber is important because it helps...
a)
Your body grow
b)
Repair muscles
c)
Digestion
d)
Heart function
11.
All fat is bad.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The functions of fat include
a)
A concentrated energy source
b)
Insulation and protects vital organs
c)
Provides flavor and texture
d)
All of the above
13.
Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats are fats you should consume more often.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Trans fat goes through a process called ________ to give food a longer shelf life.
a)
Hydrogenation
b)
Hydroplaning
c)
Hydration
d)
Hyper nation
15.
Saturated fat comes from...
a)
Broccoli
b)
Butter
c)
Apples
d)
Pasta
16.
An example of monounsaturated fats are...
a)
Fish and chips
b)
Ice cream and cookies
c)
Olive oil and avocados
d)
Apples and bananas
17.
Omega-3 is found in oily fish. It is an example of....
a)
Saturated fat
b)
Monounsaturated fat
c)
Polyunsaturated fat
d)
Trans fat
18.
How many calories are in one gram of fat?
a)
9
b)
4
c)
12
d)
7
19.
Consuming too much fat..
a)
Increases your risk of heart disease and stroke
b)
Makes you tired
c)
Helps you run faster
d)
Increases your risk of lung cancer
20.
Trans fat is a saturated fat.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Protein is in only found in animal sources.
a)
False
b)
True
22.
Protein...
a)
Builds, maintains, and repairs body tissues
b)
Is the primary source of energy
c)
Is the most important nutrient
d)
Makes you run faster
23.
Protein doesn't give you energy.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Excess amounts of protein are broken down and
a)
Helps build muscles faster
b)
Stored as fat
c)
Make you eat less
d)
Gives you more energy
25.
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
a)
7
b)
3
c)
4
d)
9
26.
Amino acids are the building blocks of
a)
Fats
b)
Minerals
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
27.
There are 23 amino acids in protein.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
How many amino acids does your body produce on its own?
a)
9
b)
13
c)
20
d)
5
29.
Complete proteins include all _____ of the "essential" amino acids.
a)
9
b)
12
c)
20
d)
5
30.
Incomplete proteins are found in _________ and lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
a)
Meat
b)
Dairy products
c)
Butter
d)
Plant sources
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