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WorksheetsMacronutrients Test Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 31mins
Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.
True
False
Which of the following are monosaccharides?
Sucrose, Fructose, Starch
Fructose, Starch, Glucose
Starch, Glucose, Glycogen
Fructose, Glucose, Galactose
Which of the following are polysaccharides?
Sucrose & Fructose
Starch & Glucose
Glycogen & Maltose
Starch & Glycogen
Which of the following are disaccharides?
Lactose, Sucrose, Glucose
Lactose, Sucrose, Maltose
Glycogen, Starch, Fiber
Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, Phospholipids
Which of the following is highest in kcalories?
10 grams fat
25 grams protein
20 grams carbohydrate
Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
Canola oil
Cheddar cheese
Coconut oil
Soy milk
The primary function of protein is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.
needed for cell metabolism.
A diabetic checks his blood before eating a meal. Which of the following is he checking?
Sucrose
Amino acids
Triglycerides
Glucose
Which of the following is an example of a saturated fat?
Lard
Corn oil
Olives
Sugar
Which of the following is a function of cholesterol?
It's important in human metabolism
It's a precursor to all steroid hormones
It's a precursor to vitamin D
All of these are functions of cholesterol
A candy bar has 12 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrate, and 4 grams protein. How many kcalories are there in a serving?
49 kcals
256 kcals
196 kcals
441 kcals
Lactose is made of which 2 monosaccharides?
Glucose + fructose
Glucose +glucose
Glucose + galactose
Glucose + sucrose
Myrtle is wanting to eat more fiber, but she's not sure what her daily goal should be. What is the recommended intake for fiber per day?
10-25 grams
15-30 grams
20-35 grams
25-40 grams
Myrtle isn't sure exactly what foods she should be eating to increase her fiber intake. Which of the following would be good sources of fiber?
Salmon, whole wheat tortilla, red velvet cake
Apples, sour cream, kale
Pecans, bacon, whole wheat tortilla
Apples, kale, pecans
Milly Momsy weighs 72 kilograms (158 lbs). How much protein does she need?
58 grams
72 grams
158 grams
43 grams
Aunt Doris lives alone and doesn't always eat well. On your last visit, you noticed that she looked rather pale and was very thin. Aunt Doris most likely has
kwashiorkor.
marasmus.
pernicious anemia.
obesity.
The primary function of carbohydrate is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.
fluid balance.
Which of the following is a food source of monounsaturated fats?
Steak
Olive oil
Sunflower oil
Lard
Mr. M.V. Accident is in the ICU following a car wreck. There was a lot of blood loss at the scene as well as during surgery. He has been without nutrition for 6 days. Would you say he is in
positive nitrogen balance.
negative nitrogen balance.
neutral nitrogen balance.
i don't know what nitrogen balance is.
Proteins are made of
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
fatty acids.
nucleic acids.
Carbohydrates are made of
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
fatty acids.
sterols.
A vegan eats
fish, dairy, and eggs.
chicken, dairy, and eggs.
no animal products.
dairy and eggs.
Which of the following is true of saturated fats?
They are solid at room temperature.
They lower cholesterol levels.
They are found mostly in plant-based foods.
They have 1 double bond.
Fiber is available in 2 forms. What are those forms?
Soluble & insoluble
Pectin & glycogen
Cellulose & cellulite
Starch & cellulose
Where is glycogen stored in the body?
Liver & muscle
Liver & stomach
Muscle & blood
Muscle & spleen
Digestion begins in the (a) .
The majority of digestion occurs in the
duodenum (small intestine).
jejunum (small intestine).
stomach.
colon.
Which gland/organ produces most of the digestive enzymes?
Stomach
Pancreas
Liver
Gall bladder
The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the
duodenum and jejunum (small intestine).
jejunum and ileum (small intestine).
ileum and colon (small and large intestine).
stomach.
The __ stores bile before it is sent to the small intestine to break down __.
Liver; fats
Liver; carbohydrates
Gallbladder; fats
Gallbladder; carbohydrates
