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WorksheetsCarbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient provides us with our main source of energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrate
d)
Vitamins
2.
Carbohydrates provide dietary fiber.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
a)
Minor and Complex
b)
Simple and Difficult
c)
Simple and Major
d)
Simple and Complex
4.
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
5.
Carbohydrates come from plant and animal sources.
a)
False
b)
True
6.
_____ carbohydrates are a QUICK source of energy.
a)
Complex
b)
Simple
c)
Sugar
d)
White bread
7.
______ carbohydrates provide LONG-LASTING energy.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Saturated
d)
Grain
8.
Fiber is important because it helps...
a)
Your body grow
b)
Repair muscles
c)
Digestion
d)
Heart function
9.
All fat is bad.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
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
11.
Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats are fats you should consume more often.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Trans fat goes through a process called ________ to give food a longer shelf life.
a)
Hydrogenation
b)
Hydroplaning
c)
Hydration
d)
Hyper nation
13.
Saturated fat comes from...
a)
Broccoli
b)
Butter
c)
Apples
d)
Pasta
14.
An example of monounsaturated fats are...
a)
Fish and chips
b)
Ice cream and cookies
c)
Olive oil and avocados
d)
Apples and bananas
15.
Omega-3 is found in oily fish. It is an example of....
a)
Saturated fat
b)
Monounsaturated fat
c)
Polyunsaturated fat
d)
Trans fat
16.
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
17.
Trans fat is a saturated fat.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Protein is in only found in animal sources.
a)
False
b)
True
19.
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
20.
Protein doesn't give you energy.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
How many amino acids does your body produce on its own?
a)
9
b)
13
c)
20
d)
5
22.
Complete proteins include all _____ of the "essential" amino acids.
a)
9
b)
12
c)
20
d)
5
23.
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
24.
How many essential nutrients are there?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
2
d)
4
25.
Whole wheat bread is an example of complex carbohydrates.
a)
True
b)
False
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.
When a protein changes shape permanently it is called
a)
Maturing
b)
Denaturing
c)
Quantum computing
d)
Noodling
29.
We can change a proteins shape by
a)
Heating it
b)
Staring at it
30.
Changing the pH (by adding acid or base) can also change a proteins shape:
a)
True
b)
False
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