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WorksheetsNutrition and Energy Systems
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What of the following is a type of mineral?
Fibre
Calcium
Vitamin C
Triglyceride
What macronutrient amino acids belong to?
Carbohrydrates
Proteins
Fats
Water
What process occurs in the cytoplasm of a muscle cell?
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Electron transport chain
What is the function of Carbohydrates?
Primary source of energy
Provide insulation under the skin
Protect vital organs from impact
Provide structure to build tissues
Which micronutrient is a carbohydrate?
Calcium
Fibre
Vitamin A
Iron
Which macronutrient provides the MOST energy per gram?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Water
What is another name for a sugar molecule?
Lipid
Saccharide
Amino acid
Granulated
What chemical does a Protein molecule have that a Carbohydrate and a Fat molecule doesn't have?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
What is glycogen?
A monosaccharide
A disaccharide
A polypeptide
A polysaccharide
What are units measurement concerning weight do find on food labels?
kilograms
ounces
grams
pounds
What is aerobic catabolism?
A chemical reaction requiring energy to build larger molecules from smaller molecules in the presence of oxygen
A chemical reaction requiring energy to build larger molecules from smaller molecules in the absence of oxygen
Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the presence of oxygen
Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the absence of oxygen
What is the net amount of ATP molecules produced from one glucose molecule in the lactic acid system?
1
2
36
460
What is the function of glucagon during fasting?
Stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into glucose
Stimulate the uptake of glucose to form glycogen
Stimulate the uptake of glycogen to form glucose
Stimulate the production of adipose tissue from glucose
Which type of process is taking place when ATP is converted to ADP and phosphate?
Metabolism and Anabolism
Metabolism and Catabolism
Anabolism and Catabolism
Metabolism, Anabolism and Catabolism
What is the definition of cell respiration?
All biochemical reactions that occur within an organism
The controlled release of energy from organic compounds in the form of ATP
Energy requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones
Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones
Which energy system is the quickest to re-synthesize ATP?
Anaerobic glycolysis
Aerobic glycolysis
Lactic acid
CP System
Which is an unsaturated fat?
A. Palm oil
B. Olive oil
C. Tropical oil
D. Coconut oil
Which of the following are major storage sites for triglycerides?
Skeletal muscle and Smooth muscle
Smooth muscle and Adipose tissue
Skeletal muscle and Adipose tissue
Skeletal muscle, Smooth muscleAdipose tissue
What is the correct order (least to greatest) for the amount of energy contained in 100 g of each body fuel?
A. Carbohydrate, protein, lipid
B. Lipid, carbohydrate, protein
C. Protein, carbohydrate, lipid
D. Lipid, protein, carbohydrate
What are by-products of the aerobic system?
A. CO2
B. ATP
C. CO2 and H2O
D. H2O
