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WorksheetsNutrients, Carbohydrates, and Proteins
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
Your body needs nutrients to: Select All That Apply:
Fuel your energy
Help you grow
Make you look good
Maintain basic bodily functions
Which is NOT a Macronutrient?
Fats
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins
What is the the body's most preferred source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fat
Which is NOT considered a Micronutrient?
Proteins
Water
Minerals
Vitamins
Most carbohydrates come from foods of what origin?
Animal
Plant
Mineral
Grains
What is released during Dehydration Synthesis?
Enzymes
Peptide Bonds
Sugar
Water
Pasta, breads, and cereals are considered what type of carbohydrate?
Simple
Complex
Complete
Incomplete
What type of sugar is the basic source of energy for all living things.
Fructose
Glucose
Maltose
Lactose
What is an example of a Starch?
Corn and Potatoes
Chicken
Fish
Steak
What is the main function of Proteins?
Create enzymes to speed up body reactions
Build, maintain, and repair body tissues
To enhance physical endurance
To create new peptides
Which is NOT an example of a simple sugar?
Sugar
Jelly
Milk
Rice
Which of these are types of Incomplete Proteins? Select All That Apply.
Legumes
Nuts
Seeds
Grains
What type of fiber is found in oat bran, beans, and barley and modestly lowers blood-cholesterol in preventing heart disease.
Soluble Fiber
Insoluble Fiber
Dietary fiber considered a nutrient?
True
False
What is considered a symptom of Type II diabetes? Select All That Apply.
Increased hunger
Weight Gain
Blurred vision
Increased thirst and urination
Which of the following is a source of dietary fiber?
Apples
Chicken
Butter
Eggs
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
To store vitamins
To provide energy
To repair tissues
To build muscle
Which of the following foods is high in protein?
Rice
Broccoli
Chicken breast
Olive oil
