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Macronutrients Test Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following are monosaccharides?

a)

Sucrose, Fructose, Starch

b)

Fructose, Starch, Glucose

c)

Starch, Glucose, Glycogen

d)

Fructose, Glucose, Galactose

3.

Which of the following are polysaccharides?

a)

Sucrose & Fructose

b)

Starch & Glucose

c)

Glycogen & Maltose

d)

Starch & Glycogen

4.

Which of the following are disaccharides?

a)

Lactose, Sucrose, Glucose

b)

Lactose, Sucrose, Maltose

c)

Glycogen, Starch, Fiber

d)

Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, Phospholipids

5.

Which of the following is highest in kcalories?

a)

10 grams fat

b)

25 grams protein

c)

20 grams carbohydrate

6.

Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?

a)

Canola oil

b)

Cheddar cheese

c)

Coconut oil

d)

Soy milk

7.

The primary function of protein is

a)

to provide energy.

b)

growth and maintenance of body tissue.

c)

primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.

d)

needed for cell metabolism.

8.

A diabetic checks his blood before eating a meal. Which of the following is he checking?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Amino acids

c)

Triglycerides

d)

Glucose

9.

Which of the following is an example of a saturated fat?

a)

Lard

b)

Corn oil

c)

Olives

d)

Sugar

10.

Which of the following is a function of cholesterol?

a)

It's important in human metabolism

b)

It's a precursor to all steroid hormones

c)

It's a precursor to vitamin D

d)

All of these are functions of cholesterol

11.

A candy bar has 12 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrate, and 4 grams protein. How many kcalories are there in a serving?

a)

49 kcals

b)

256 kcals

c)

196 kcals

d)

441 kcals

12.

Lactose is made of which 2 monosaccharides?

a)

Glucose + fructose

b)

Glucose +glucose

c)

Glucose + galactose

d)

Glucose + sucrose

13.

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?

a)

10-25 grams

b)

15-30 grams

c)

20-35 grams

d)

25-40 grams

14.

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?

a)

Salmon, whole wheat tortilla, red velvet cake

b)

Apples, sour cream, kale

c)

Pecans, bacon, whole wheat tortilla

d)

Apples, kale, pecans

15.

Milly Momsy weighs 72 kilograms (158 lbs). How much protein does she need?

a)

58 grams

b)

72 grams

c)

158 grams

d)

43 grams

16.

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

a)

kwashiorkor.

b)

marasmus.

c)

pernicious anemia.

d)

obesity.

17.

The primary function of carbohydrate is

a)

to provide energy.

b)

growth and maintenance of body tissue.

c)

to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.

d)

fluid balance.

18.

Which of the following is a food source of monounsaturated fats?

a)

Steak

b)

Olive oil

c)

Sunflower oil

d)

Lard

19.

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

a)

positive nitrogen balance.

b)

negative nitrogen balance.

c)

neutral nitrogen balance.

d)

i don't know what nitrogen balance is.

20.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.

21.

Carbohydrates are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

sterols.

22.

A vegan eats

a)

fish, dairy, and eggs.

b)

chicken, dairy, and eggs.

c)

no animal products.

d)

dairy and eggs.

23.

Which of the following is true of saturated fats?

a)

They are solid at room temperature.

b)

They lower cholesterol levels.

c)

They are found mostly in plant-based foods.

d)

They have 1 double bond.

24.

Fiber is available in 2 forms. What are those forms?

a)

Soluble & insoluble

b)

Pectin & glycogen

c)

Cellulose & cellulite

d)

Starch & cellulose

25.

Where is glycogen stored in the body?

a)

Liver & muscle

b)

Liver & stomach

c)

Muscle & blood

d)

Muscle & spleen

26.

Digestion begins in the (a)   .

27.

The majority of digestion occurs in the

a)

duodenum (small intestine).

b)

jejunum (small intestine).

c)

stomach.

d)

colon.

28.

Which gland/organ produces most of the digestive enzymes?

a)

Stomach

b)

Pancreas

c)

Liver

d)

Gall bladder

29.

The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the

a)

duodenum and jejunum (small intestine).

b)

jejunum and ileum (small intestine).

c)

ileum and colon (small and large intestine).

d)

stomach.

30.

The __ stores bile before it is sent to the small intestine to break down __.

a)

Liver; fats

b)

Liver; carbohydrates

c)

Gallbladder; fats

d)

Gallbladder; carbohydrates