WorksheetsIB SEHS 3.1 Nutrition
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is an example of a micronutrient?
Lipid
Protein
Mineral
Carbohydrate
In what way do proteins differ in composition from carbohydrates? They contain
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
What is classified as a macronutrient?
Fibre
Water
Lipid
Minerals
Which is an example of a macronutrient?
I. Lipid
II. Protein
III. Carbohydrate
I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III only
What is the main purpose of protein in the diet?
As a primary energy source for aerobic activity
As a primary energy source for anaerobic activity
To repair and rebuild muscle fibres
To provide insulin
What is the main role of carbohydrate?
To act as an insulator
To regulate heart rate
To act as an energy source
To promote growth and repair
Which micronutrient is a carbohydrate?
Calcium
Fibre
Vitamin A
Folic Acid
What is a function of lipids?
Build tissue
Help digestion
Provides insulation
Strengthen bones
What are the chemical composition and ratio of a glucose molecule?
S, H and O (1:2:1 ratio)
S, H and O (2:1:2 ratio)
C, H and O (1:2:1 ratio)
C, H and I (2:1:2 ratio)
Which is the basic structure of a glucose molecule?
Which of the following represents the structure of a lipid molecule
Which diagram represents a reaction that forms a disaccharide?
What is the maximum number of fatty acids that can be condensed with glycerol?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which is an example of unsaturated fats?
Coconut oil
Full-fat dairy products
Canola oil
Meat products
Which of these is an example of unsaturated fat?
Cheese
Sunflower oil
Milk
Coconut oil
Which of the following is a true characteristic of unsaturated fat?
Mainly found in meat and dairy sources
Deposited on the artery walls
No double bonds between carbon atoms
Liquid at room temperature
What is the chemical composition of a protein molecule?
Oxygen and nitrogen
Carbon, oxygen and nitrogen
Hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
What is the chemical composition of a protein molecule?
C, H, O and N
C, H, O (1:2:1 ratio)
Glycerol and three fatty acids
H, N and O
What is the correct ratio of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a glucose molecule?
1:2:1
2:1:2
2:3:2
2:6:2
Which statement describes a non-essential amino acid?
A protein molecule that is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
An amino acid that cannot be made in the body
An amino acid that can be made in the body
An amino acid not required to sustain life
What is the daily recommended daily intake of salt for a healthy adult?
0.6 g day
1.0 g day
6.0 g day
10g day
What needs to be considered when recommending a balanced diet?
I. Habitual physical activity level of the person
II. Age of the person
III. Climate where the person lives
I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is the approximate energy content per 100g of protein?
1600 KJ
1700 KJ
3600 KJ
3700 KJ
What is the approximate energy content per 100g of protein?
17.6 KJ
172 KJ
1720 KJ
1760 KJ
What is the energy content per 100g of a carbohydrate?
1720 KJ
1760 KJ
4000 KJ
17 600 KJ
What is the function of protein?
Primary source of energy
Provide insulation under the skin
Protect vital organs from impact
Provide structure to build tissues
Which describes a non-essential amino acid?
They are broken down by digestion into fatty acids
They can be synthesised by the human body
They must be obtained from the diet
They do not have nitrogen in their composition
A condensation reaction can combine glucose molecules to form
I. Monosaccharides
II. Diasaccharides
III. Polysaccharides
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is aerobic catabolism?
A chemical reaction requiring oxygen to build larger molecules from smaller molecules in the presence of oxygen
A chemical reaction requiring energy to build large molecules from smaller molecules in the absence of oxygen
Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the presence of oxygen
Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the absence of oxygen
Which two hormones stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?
Adrenaline and glucagon
Glucagon and insulin
Insulin and adrenaline
Glucagon and growth hormone
