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Macronutrients: Carbs, Protein, & Fat

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
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1.

Dietary fiber is essential to digestion & metabolism because:

a)

it contributes to the breaking down of carbohydrates

b)

it helps contribute to a healthy bowel system, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels, & helps maintain a healthy weight

c)

it helps eliminate amino acids from the body

d)

it serves as the transportation system throughout the bloodstream

2.

Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats?

a)

Citrus fruits

b)

Fast foods

c)

Lean meats

d)

Vegetables

3.

How does eating excessive amounts of fats impact the body?

a)

By causing anemia

b)

By causing nausea

c)

By causing obesity

d)

By causing osteoporosis

4.

Heather is preparing a shrimp & vegetable stir-fry. Which fat should she use if she wants to decrease LDL cholesterol & increase HDL cholesterol?

a)

Butter

b)

Olive Oil

c)

Stick margarine

d)

Partially hydrogenated soybean oil

5.

Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be BEST to include?

a)

Grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice

b)

Grilled beef cheeseburger

c)

Buffalo chicken dip with fried chips

d)

Smoked pork belly tacos

6.

Which food pairing provides the LEAST complete protein?

a)

Peas & carrots

b)

Beef & chicken

c)

Dried beans & rice

d)

Yogurt & flax seeds

7.

What is a common function of carbohydrates, proteins, & fats?

a)

To build & maintain body tissues

b)

To carry iron & oxygen in the blood

c)

To form hormones, enzymes, & antibodies

d)

To provide energy

8.

How does eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids impact the body?

a)

May help one to gain weight

b)

May help one to lose weight

c)

May give one energy

d)

May lower the risk of heart disease

9.

Sugars such as sucrose, fructose, & lactose are classified as:

a)

complex carbohydrates

b)

fiber

c)

simple carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

10.

Which protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?

a)

almonds

b)

tuna

c)

peanuts

d)

black-eyed peas

11.

Jason is trying to build muscle by consuming excessive amounts of protein. How is this likely to impact the body?

a)

The extra protein will be converted back to amino acids

b)

The extra protein will convert to fat & be stored in the fatty tissues of the body

c)

Excess protein will be stored in the blood

d)

Excess protein will be stored in the muscles for later use

12.

Diets high in cholesterol & saturated fats are thought to contribute to:

a)

diabetes

b)

heart disease

c)

hypertension

d)

macular degeneration

13.

Olivia's diet is high in animal sources of protein. If she replaces animal sources of protein in her diet with plant sources, she will get:

a)

Less saturated fat

b)

More saturated fat

c)

No fat

d)

The same amount of saturated fat