WorksheetsMacronutrients: Carbs, Protein, & Fat
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Dietary fiber is essential to digestion & metabolism because:
it contributes to the breaking down of carbohydrates
it helps contribute to a healthy bowel system, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels, & helps maintain a healthy weight
it helps eliminate amino acids from the body
it serves as the transportation system throughout the bloodstream
Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats?
Citrus fruits
Fast foods
Lean meats
Vegetables
How does eating excessive amounts of fats impact the body?
By causing anemia
By causing nausea
By causing obesity
By causing osteoporosis
Heather is preparing a shrimp & vegetable stir-fry. Which fat should she use if she wants to decrease LDL cholesterol & increase HDL cholesterol?
Butter
Olive Oil
Stick margarine
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil
Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be BEST to include?
Grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice
Grilled beef cheeseburger
Buffalo chicken dip with fried chips
Smoked pork belly tacos
Which food pairing provides the LEAST complete protein?
Peas & carrots
Beef & chicken
Dried beans & rice
Yogurt & flax seeds
What is a common function of carbohydrates, proteins, & fats?
To build & maintain body tissues
To carry iron & oxygen in the blood
To form hormones, enzymes, & antibodies
To provide energy
How does eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids impact the body?
May help one to gain weight
May help one to lose weight
May give one energy
May lower the risk of heart disease
Sugars such as sucrose, fructose, & lactose are classified as:
complex carbohydrates
fiber
simple carbohydrates
vitamins
Which protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?
almonds
tuna
peanuts
black-eyed peas
Jason is trying to build muscle by consuming excessive amounts of protein. How is this likely to impact the body?
The extra protein will be converted back to amino acids
The extra protein will convert to fat & be stored in the fatty tissues of the body
Excess protein will be stored in the blood
Excess protein will be stored in the muscles for later use
Diets high in cholesterol & saturated fats are thought to contribute to:
diabetes
heart disease
hypertension
macular degeneration
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:
Less saturated fat
More saturated fat
No fat
The same amount of saturated fat
