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Macronutrients

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

2.

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

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

3.

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

4.

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

5.
One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kcal of energy:
a)
4
b)
9
c)
14
d)
0
6.
Carbohydrate is the only dietary source of glucose.
a)
true
b)
false
c)
maybe
d)
i don't know
7.
The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Dietary fiber
8.
Source of protein that is high in saturated fats and cholesterol:
a)
nuts
b)
seeds
c)
chickpeas
d)
chicken meat with skin
9.
A diet high in ________________ fat is associated with lower levels of blood cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.
a)
saturated
b)
monounsaturated
c)
polyunsaturated
d)
trans fatty acid
10.

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

I don't know

11.

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

a)

True

b)

False

12.

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.

13.

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.

14.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.

15.
This nutrient helps you tolerate exposure to the cold.
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Protein
c)
Fats
16.
This nutrient keeps skin, hair, nails healthy.
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
17.
This  nutrient helps repair body tissues.
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Protein
c)
Fats
18.

Which of the following are monosaccharides?

a)

Sucrose, Fructose, Starch

b)

Fructose, Starch, Glucose

c)

Starch, Glucose, Glycogen

d)

Fructose, Glucose, Galactose

19.

Which of the following are polysaccharides?

a)

Sucrose & Fructose

b)

Starch & Glucose

c)

Glycogen & Maltose

d)

Starch & Glycogen

20.

Which of the following are disaccharides?

a)

Lactose, Sucrose, Glucose

b)

Lactose, Sucrose, Maltose

c)

Glycogen, Starch, Fiber

d)

Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, Phospholipids

21.

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.

22.

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.

23.

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

a)

Soluble & insoluble

b)

Pectin & glycogen

c)

Cellulose & cellulite

d)

Starch & cellulose