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WorksheetsMacronutrients + calories
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 22mins
A substance you need to grow and live is called a
Balanced diet
Nutrient
Calorie
Myplate
This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
Micronutrient
Mineral
Macronutrient
The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
These foods are rich in which nutrient?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Maria eats foods from ALL the food groups in the correct amount that her body needs. She has a __________.
Diet
Balanced Diet
lot of money
nutrients
Mark is on the athletics team and wants to build his muscles. Mark needs to eat foods rich in _________ to build his muscles.
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
minerals
What are the 3 Macronutrients?
Carbs Fats Meats
Fats Sugar Protein
Bread Fats Protein
Carbs Fats Protein
Two types of carbohydrate provide the body with energy. They are
Starches (complex)
Sugars (complex)
Starches (Simple)
Sugars (Simple)
If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will
increase
decrease
stay the same
I don't know
What provides cushioning for the vital organs
Carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamins and Minerals
Fat
Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.
True
False
The primary function of protein is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.
needed for cell metabolism.
The primary function of carbohydrate is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.
fluid balance.
Proteins are made of
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
fatty acids.
nucleic acids.
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Which macronutrient is this food highest in?
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Proteins are made of
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
fatty acids.
nucleic acids.
Which macronutrient provides cushioning, protects organs and is a stored source of energy?
Water
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
One gram of fat provides _____ kcal of energy:
4
9
14
0
One gram of protein provides _____ kcal of energy:
4
9
14
0
