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Macronutrients

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Dietary fiber
2.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

3.

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

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

4.

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

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

5.

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

6.

Chemicals in food that help your body work properly.

a)

Minerals

b)

Fats

c)

Nutrients

d)

Protein

7.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Healthy eating

c)

Nutrients

d)

Metabolism

8.

These foods are rich in which nutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Water

9.

Select the foods that are rich in proteins.

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Maria eats foods from ALL the food groups in the correct amount that her body needs. She has a __________.

a)

Diet

b)

Balanced Diet

c)

lot of money

d)

nutrients

11.

John often eats foods that are high in fat. These foods are likely to affect which organ in his body? His (a)   .

12.

Too much carbohydrates in the diet may result in:

a)

kwashiorkor

b)

obesity

c)

heart disease

d)

marasmus

13.

Mark is on the athletics team and wants to build his muscles. Mark needs to eat foods rich in _________ to build his muscles.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

minerals

14.

Excess intake of which of the following nutrients is MOST likely to result in obesity?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins