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Nutrients, Carbohydrates, and Proteins

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your body needs nutrients to: Select All That Apply:

a)

Fuel your energy

b)

Help you grow

c)

Make you look good

d)

Maintain basic bodily functions

2.

Which is NOT a Macronutrient?

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Proteins

3.

What is the the body's most preferred source of energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fat

4.

Which is NOT considered a Micronutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Water

c)

Minerals

d)

Vitamins

5.

Most carbohydrates come from foods of what origin?

a)

Animal

b)

Plant

c)

Mineral

d)

Grains

6.

What is released during Dehydration Synthesis?

a)

Enzymes

b)

Peptide Bonds

c)

Sugar

d)

Water

7.

Pasta, breads, and cereals are considered what type of carbohydrate?

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Complete

d)

Incomplete

8.

What type of sugar is the basic source of energy for all living things.

a)

Fructose

b)

Glucose

c)

Maltose

d)

Lactose

9.

What is an example of a Starch?

a)

Corn and Potatoes

b)

Chicken

c)

Fish

d)

Steak

10.

What is the main function of Proteins?

a)

Create enzymes to speed up body reactions

b)

Build, maintain, and repair body tissues

c)

To enhance physical endurance

d)

To create new peptides

11.

Which is NOT an example of a simple sugar?

a)

Sugar

b)

Jelly

c)

Milk

d)

Rice

12.

Which of these are types of Incomplete Proteins? Select All That Apply.

a)

Legumes

b)

Nuts

c)

Seeds

d)

Grains

13.

What type of fiber is found in oat bran, beans, and barley and modestly lowers blood-cholesterol in preventing heart disease.

a)

Soluble Fiber

b)

Insoluble Fiber

14.

Dietary fiber considered a nutrient?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What is considered a symptom of Type II diabetes? Select All That Apply.

a)

Increased hunger

b)

Weight Gain

c)

Blurred vision

d)

Increased thirst and urination

16.

Which of the following is a source of dietary fiber?

a)

Apples

b)

Chicken

c)

Butter

d)

Eggs

17.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

To store vitamins

b)

To provide energy

c)

To repair tissues

d)

To build muscle

18.

Which of the following foods is high in protein?

a)

Rice

b)

Broccoli

c)

Chicken breast

d)

Olive oil