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Macronutrients + calories

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

2.

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

3.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

4.

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

5.
The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Dietary fiber
6.

These foods are rich in which nutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Water

7.

Maria eats foods from ALL the food groups in the correct amount that her body needs. She has a __________.

a)

Diet

b)

Balanced Diet

c)

lot of money

d)

nutrients

8.

Mark is on the athletics team and wants to build his muscles. Mark needs to eat foods rich in _________ to build his muscles.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fats

c)

proteins

d)

minerals

9.

What are the 3 Macronutrients?

a)

Carbs Fats Meats

b)

Fats Sugar Protein

c)

Bread Fats Protein

d)

Carbs Fats Protein

10.

Two types of carbohydrate provide the body with energy. They are

a)

Starches (complex)

b)

Sugars (complex)

c)

Starches (Simple)

d)

Sugars (Simple)

11.

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

d)

I don't know

12.

What provides cushioning for the vital organs

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamins and Minerals

d)

Fat

13.

Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The primary function of protein is

a)

to provide energy.

b)

growth and maintenance of body tissue.

c)

primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.

d)

needed for cell metabolism.

15.

The primary function of carbohydrate is

a)

to provide energy.

b)

growth and maintenance of body tissue.

c)

to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.

d)

fluid balance.

16.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.

17.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Fat

18.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

19.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

20.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

21.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

22.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

23.

Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

24.
One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kcal of energy:
a)
4
b)
9
c)
14
d)
0
25.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.

26.
This nutrient helps you tolerate exposure to the cold.
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Protein
c)
Fats
27.

Which macronutrient provides cushioning, protects organs and is a stored source of energy?

a)

Water

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Fats

28.

One gram of fat provides _____ kcal of energy:

a)

4

b)

9

c)

14

d)

0

29.

One gram of protein provides _____ kcal of energy:

a)

4

b)

9

c)

14

d)

0