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Macronutrients_longer time

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Are you ready?

a)

Yes

b)

No

2.

Human need ... to have energy for movement and thinking.

a)

food

b)

energy

c)

money

d)

drink

3.

Which are NOT macronutrients ...

a)

lipids/fats

b)

protein

c)

vitamins

d)

carbohydrate

4.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

5.

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

6.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

7.

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

8.

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.

9.

This nutrient is considered the body’s primary fuel source for the brain to function.

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

10.

This nutrient helps you tolerate exposure to the cold.

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

11.

This nutrient helps make the enzymes in the body.

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

12.

This is NOT a good source of protein

a)

apple

b)

seafood

c)

beans

d)

meat

13.

What is the bodies preferred source of fuel when running House Cross Country?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Sugar

14.

Two types of carbohydrate provide the body with energy. They are ... hint there are two!

a)

Complex Carbohydrates

b)

Complicated Carbohydrates

c)

Saturated Carbohydrates

d)

Simple Carbohydrates

15.

The three types of fat are - hint there are three to tick

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Saturated

c)

Trans

d)

glucose

16.

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

17.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

18.

Component of hormones which maintains and controls biochemical reactions inside cells:

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

fats

d)

starch

19.

Write 3 examples of food that contains carbohydrates.

4 lines
20.

Write 3 examples of food that contains protein.

4 lines
21.

Write 3 examples of food that contains lipids/fats.

4 lines