wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Nutrition and Energy Systems

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What of the following is a type of mineral?

a)

Fibre

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Triglyceride

2.

What macronutrient amino acids belong to?

a)

Carbohrydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Water

3.

What process occurs in the cytoplasm of a muscle cell?

a)

Anaerobic glycolysis

b)

Aerobic glycolysis

c)

Krebs cycle

d)

Electron transport chain

4.

What is the function of Carbohydrates?

a)

Primary source of energy

b)

Provide insulation under the skin

c)

Protect vital organs from impact

d)

Provide structure to build tissues

5.

Which micronutrient is a carbohydrate?

a)

Calcium

b)

Fibre

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Iron

6.

Which macronutrient provides the MOST energy per gram?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Water

7.

What is another name for a sugar molecule?

a)

Lipid

b)

Saccharide

c)

Amino acid

d)

Granulated

8.

What chemical does a Protein molecule have that a Carbohydrate and a Fat molecule doesn't have?

a)

Carbon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Nitrogen

9.

What is glycogen?

a)

A monosaccharide

b)

A disaccharide

c)

A polypeptide

d)

A polysaccharide

10.

What are units measurement concerning weight do find on food labels?

a)

kilograms

b)

ounces

c)

grams

d)

pounds

11.

What is aerobic catabolism?

a)

A chemical reaction requiring energy to build larger molecules from smaller molecules in the presence of oxygen

b)

A chemical reaction requiring energy to build larger molecules from smaller molecules in the absence of oxygen

c)

Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the presence of oxygen

d)

Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the absence of oxygen

12.

What is the net amount of ATP molecules produced from one glucose molecule in the lactic acid system?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

36

d)

460

13.

What is the function of glucagon during fasting?

a)

Stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into glucose

b)

Stimulate the uptake of glucose to form glycogen

c)

Stimulate the uptake of glycogen to form glucose

d)

Stimulate the production of adipose tissue from glucose

14.

Which type of process is taking place when ATP is converted to ADP and phosphate?

a)

Metabolism and Anabolism

b)

Metabolism and Catabolism

c)

Anabolism and Catabolism

d)

Metabolism, Anabolism and Catabolism

15.

What is the definition of cell respiration?

a)

All biochemical reactions that occur within an organism

b)

The controlled release of energy from organic compounds in the form of ATP

c)

Energy requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones

d)

Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones

16.

Which energy system is the quickest to re-synthesize ATP?

a)

Anaerobic glycolysis

b)

Aerobic glycolysis

c)

Lactic acid

d)

CP System

17.

Which is an unsaturated fat?

a)

A. Palm oil

b)

B. Olive oil

c)

C. Tropical oil

d)

D. Coconut oil

18.

Which of the following are major storage sites for triglycerides?

a)

Skeletal muscle and Smooth muscle

b)

Smooth muscle and Adipose tissue

c)

Skeletal muscle and Adipose tissue

d)

Skeletal muscle, Smooth muscleAdipose tissue

19.

What is the correct order (least to greatest) for the amount of energy contained in 100 g of each body fuel?

a)

A. Carbohydrate, protein, lipid

b)

B. Lipid, carbohydrate, protein

c)

C. Protein, carbohydrate, lipid

d)

D. Lipid, protein, carbohydrate

20.

What are by-products of the aerobic system?

a)

A. CO2

b)

B. ATP

c)

C. CO2 and H2O

d)

D. H2O