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Recap of . . . . Diet / Protein / Lipids / Carbs

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Protein contains what element that is not in other nutrients

a)

Carbon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Oxygen

2.

Protein is made up of

a)

Simple Sugars

b)

Amino Acids

c)

Glycerol and Fatty Acids

3.

Carbohydrates are made up of

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Simple Sugars

c)

Glycerol and Fatty Acids

4.

How many Fatty Acids join to the Glycerol molecule

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.
What is the purpose of Fat? 
a)
To insulate the body 
b)
To keep the brain functioning 
c)
To help absorb vitamins ADEK
d)
All are correct 
6.
What is the purpose of Carbohydrates? 
a)
To make sure you sleep well
b)
To get your vitamins in
c)
To provide energy 
d)
To elevate insulin levels 
7.
What is the purpose of Protein?
a)
It's a building block for muscles 
b)
It's a chemical that turns your hair yellow
c)
It's a building block for getting sick 
d)
It's used to block energy use 
8.
What is the purpose of Calories? 
a)
Keeps you warm 
b)
Gives you energy 
c)
Helps you run
d)
All of the above 
9.
What are Fat Soluble Vitamins? 
a)
Vitamins ADEK 
b)
Vitamins ABCD
c)
Vitamins ABKS
d)
Vitamins that fat cannot absorb 
10.
Why is eating a wide variety of food the best way to ensure optimal health? 
a)
It gives you the minimum calories needed
b)
It is the best way to save money
c)
It ensures you are getting the vitamins and minerals you need
d)
It ensures that you are able to stay constipated 
11.

The main functions of protein are?

a)

Growth of the body, repair, maintenance, hormones

b)

Insulation, protect bones, provide fat soluble vitamins

c)

Primary source of energy, aid digestion

12.

Protein is a micro nutrient?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The amino acids that CANNOT be made by our bodies naturally and therefore have to be included through the foods we consume are known as

a)

Essential Amino Acids

b)

Non-Essential Amino Acids

14.

Protein foods which contain all the Essential amino acids are known as?

a)

High Biological Value protein foods -HBV

b)

Low Biological Value protein foods - LBV

15.

Protein foods that are missing one or more of the Essential Amino Acids are called what?

a)

High Biological Value proteins -HBV

b)

Low Biological Value proteins -LBV

16.

What groups of foods are HBV proteins more commonly found in?

a)

Plants, seeds, nuts etc

b)

Vegetables, fruits etc

c)

Lentils, peas, beans etc

d)

Meat, fish, eggs etc

17.

Macro-nutrients are

a)

lipids, serotonin, proteins

b)

carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

c)

water, oxygen, carbon dioxide

d)

earth, wind, and fire

18.

Sugars in fruits, honey, & sugar cane that can be digest quickly and give us short burst of energy.

a)

Proteins

b)

Lipids

c)

Simple Carbohydrates

d)

Complex Carboyhdrates

19.

A fat that is liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Saturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

20.

Lipids

a)

are Fats and oils

b)

are units of energy produced by food and used by the body.

c)

are starches found in grains, potatoes, and vegetables that take longer to digest, give us more energy and keep us full.

d)

are made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils

21.

A unit of energy produced by food and used by the body.

a)

kilograms

b)

Calorie

c)

Fahrenheit

d)

Celcius

22.
What elements make up carbohydrates?
a)
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen
b)
sulfur, carbon, hydrogen
c)
glucose and fructose
d)
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
23.
What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?
a)
becomes DNA 
b)
turns to fat 
c)
creates extra energy 
d)
becomes waste
24.
To stay healthy, you should eat more simple carbohydrates than complex carbohydrates
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Fiber absorbs water like a sponge and helps food move through the large intestine.
a)
True
b)
False
26.

Unrefined cereals are an excellent source of what?

a)

Dietary fibre

b)

Glycogen

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Potassium

27.
What is the purpose of Carbohydrates? 
a)
To make sure you sleep well
b)
To get your vitamins in
c)
To provide energy 
d)
To elevate insulin levels 
28.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
29.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
30.
Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?
a)
Unsaturated Fat
b)
Trans Fat
c)
Saturated 
d)
Carbs
31.

Too much fat in the diet can lead to

a)

loosing weight

b)

obesity

c)

Heart Disease

d)

hunger

32.

We can reduce fat in the diet by

a)

Reducing take aways

b)

Using low fat cooking methods

c)

Removing visible fat from meat

d)

All of the above

33.

We need fats in our diet to

a)

Keep us warm

b)

Give us energy

c)

Give us Fat Soluble Vitamins

d)

Protect our Liver & Kidney

e)

All of the above

34.

A stick of butter is what type of fat?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

Polyunsaturated Fat

c)

Monounsaturated Fat

d)

Trans Fat

35.

Which of the following foods contains unsaturated fats?

a)

lettuce

b)

olive oil

c)

cheese

d)

eggs

36.

We need fats in our diet to

a)

Keep us warm

b)

Give us energy

c)

Give us Fat Soluble Vitamins

d)

Protect our Liver & Kidney

e)

All of the above

37.

We can reduce fat in the diet by

a)

Reducing take aways

b)

Using low fat cooking methods

c)

Removing visible fat from meat

d)

All of the above

38.

Too much fat in the diet can lead to

a)

loosing weight

b)

obesity

c)

Heart Disease

d)

hunger

39.

Which of the following is not a food group

a)

Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt

b)

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Nuts

c)

Fats and Oils

d)

Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

40.

What is Peristalsis

a)

A food poisoning bacteria

b)

A type of food

c)

Muscle movement in the intestine

d)

A cleaning product

41.

Fibre is important in our diet to:

a)

Taste good

b)

Give us energy

c)

Make us strong

d)

Prevent constipation

42.

Glycerol is part of:

a)

Protein

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

43.

Which of the following is NOT a classification of Carbohydrates

a)

Sugar

b)

Lipids

c)

Starch

d)

Fibre

44.

Which of the following is NOT a good source of Fibre

a)

Wholegrain bread

b)

Biscuits

c)

Wholemeal Pasta

d)

Fruit with skin on

45.

Which of the following are sources of Starch in the diet

a)

Biscuits, Cakes, Jam

b)

Wholemeal Pasta, Wholegrain breads

c)

Rice, Potato, Flour

46.

Sugary drinks, cakes & sweets are at the top of the food pyramid because we should eat them least

a)

True

b)

False

47.

What is the RDA of Protein (how much do we need per kg of body weight)

a)

5g

b)

3g

c)

2g

d)

1g

48.

HBV means "High Biological Protein"

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Cholesterol is a type of fat

a)

True

b)

False

50.

|Too much Cholesterol in our diet . . .

a)

Is harmless

b)

Can cause health problems

c)

Should be avoided

51.

Omega-3 is a type of Unsaturated Fat

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are found in

a)

Plants

b)

Chicken

c)

Red Meat

d)

Oily Fish

53.

What is the RDA for fibre

a)

30-40g

b)

10-20g

c)

15-25g

d)

25-35g

54.

Plants make their own energy during a process called

a)

Respiration

b)

Oxidation

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Osmosis

55.

Saturated fats are generally _________ at room temperature

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

56.

Sucrose, Fructose and Maltose are examples of

a)

Fatty Acids

b)

Simple Sugars

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Glycerol

57.

Low Biological Value Proteins generally come from plant sources, the exception is . . .

a)

Peas

b)

Nuts

c)

Soya Bean

d)

Eggs

58.

The layer of fat under our skin that helps to keep us warm is called:

a)

Dermis

b)

Subcutaneous Layer

c)

Adipose Tissue

d)

Epidermis

59.

Omega-3 fats are important for:

a)

General good health

b)

Brain development

c)

Healthy bones

d)

Healthy Skin

60.

The 6 nutrients are divided into Micro and Macro nutrients

a)

True

b)

False

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