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WorksheetsMacronutrients
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 11mins
This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
Micronutrient
Mineral
Macronutrient
This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamin
The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will
increase
decrease
stay the same
I don't know
Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.
True
False
The primary function of protein is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.
needed for cell metabolism.
The primary function of carbohydrate is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.
fluid balance.
Proteins are made of
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
fatty acids.
nucleic acids.
Which of the following are monosaccharides?
Sucrose, Fructose, Starch
Fructose, Starch, Glucose
Starch, Glucose, Glycogen
Fructose, Glucose, Galactose
Which of the following are polysaccharides?
Sucrose & Fructose
Starch & Glucose
Glycogen & Maltose
Starch & Glycogen
Which of the following are disaccharides?
Lactose, Sucrose, Glucose
Lactose, Sucrose, Maltose
Glycogen, Starch, Fiber
Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, Phospholipids
The primary function of carbohydrate is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.
fluid balance.
Which of the following is true of saturated fats?
They are solid at room temperature.
They lower cholesterol levels.
They are found mostly in plant-based foods.
They have 1 double bond.
Fiber is available in 2 forms. What are those forms?
Soluble & insoluble
Pectin & glycogen
Cellulose & cellulite
Starch & cellulose
