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1. Energy From Food

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The energy utilized by our body comes from the nutrients stored in the food we eat in this order: 
a)
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
b)
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
c)
Fats, Carbohydrates, Proteins
d)
Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates
2.
What is the energy value of 1g of Carbohydrates?
a)
3.8 kcal
b)
4.0 kcal
c)
7.0 kcal
d)
9.0 kcal
3.
What is the energy value of 10g of Fats?
a)
9 kJ
b)
9 kcal
c)
90 kJ
d)
90 kcal
4.
Foods high in fats and sugar, low in vitamins and minerals are described as _____________________________.
a)
basal metabolism
b)
empty calories
c)
thermic effect
d)
hidden sugars
5.
Which of the following is false regarding the energy needs of individuals.
a)
Age: An elderly man above 60 years requires lesser energy than a teenager. 
b)
Gender: Males require more energy than females as they are more active.
c)
Size: A taller  person requires more energy than a lighter person.
d)
Occupation: An administrator requires lesser energy than a farmer.
6.
Energy Input > Energy Output
a)
Lose weight
b)
Gain weight
c)
Maintain weight
7.
Muscles and liver stores _______________ as energy reserve.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
fats
c)
glycogen
d)
glucose
8.
After digestion, glucose enters the ______________ before entering the ______________.
a)
cells, muscles
b)
cells, liver
c)
bloodstream, cells
d)
bloodstream, muscles
9.
A person with a BMI of 15 is at risk of developing
a)
coronary heart disease
b)
diabetes
c)
hypertension
d)
osteoporosis
10.
A BMI of _______ is at low risk of developing chronic health diseases.
a)
18.5
b)
22
c)
25
d)
27.5