WorksheetsCarbohydrate and Protein Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is correct function for a carb?
a)
build and repair body tissues
b)
body's main source of energy
c)
helps keep immune system functioning
d)
cushions organs
2.
Which of the following is a food source for a carbohydrate?
a)
Apple
b)
Bread
c)
Rice
d)
all of the above
3.
Carbohydrates break into which two subcategories first?
a)
Complete and Incomplete
b)
Complex and Complete
c)
Complex and Simple
d)
Simple and Sugar
4.
T/F: We get energy from fiber.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which of the following is a function of fiber?
a)
helps you feel full
b)
helps you go to the bathroom
c)
sweeps out your system to prevent colon cancer
d)
all of the above are true
6.
Which of the following is a food source for a simple carb?
a)
whole grain bread
b)
potatoes
c)
chicken
d)
apple
7.
If you are going to get a simple carb in your diet; which do you want?
a)
Refined Sugar
b)
Natural Sugar
c)
both are healthy
d)
neither are healthy
8.
T/F: Natural sugars are healthier than refined because they provide fiber and other nutrients
a)
True
b)
False
9.
T/F: An example of eating a natural sugar would be eating an apple
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which of the following is an example of a refined sugar?
a)
Fructose-Fruit
b)
Lactose-Dairy
c)
White Sugar
d)
Maltose-Starches
11.
What is the function of protein in our body?
a)
main source of energy
b)
provides cushion to organs
c)
helps brain function
d)
builds and repairs body muscles and tissues
12.
What are the two subcategories of protein?
a)
incomplete and complete
b)
complete and simple
c)
incomplete and complex
d)
simple and complex
13.
Which is an example of an incomplete protein?
a)
Chicken
b)
Fish
c)
Beans
d)
Eggs
14.
Which is an example of a complete protein?
a)
Beans
b)
Chicken
c)
Nuts
d)
Seeds
15.
Why are 9 of the amino acids called "essential" amino acids?
a)
because they are more important
b)
because your body makes them, so you dont have to eat them
c)
because your body does NOT make them, so you have to eat them
d)
none of the above are true
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