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Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamin
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
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.
Nutrition
Healthy eating
Nutrients
Metabolism
These foods are rich in which nutrient?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Water
Select the foods that are rich in proteins.
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 is a Monosaccharide?
Single molecule sugar
Double molecule sugar
Polysaccharide
Protein
What is a Disaccharide?
Single molecule sugar
Double molecule sugar
Polysaccharide
Protein
Which Monosaccharide is known as the Fruit Sugar
Galactose
Glucose
Lactose
Fructose
Which sugar is known as the most common Monosaccharide?
Fructose
Galactose
Glucose
Maltose
Which Disaccharide is made of 2 glucose molecules bonded together?
Sucrose
Maltose
Lactose
Fructose
Which disaccharide is mad up of glucose and fructose?
Galactose
Maltose
Lactose
Sucrose
What are the 2 types of complex carbs?
Fiber / Starch
Fiber / Sugar
Starch / Sugar
Starch/ Fat
Which macronutrient has the most calories per gram?
Bacon
Fats
Carbs
Protein
What is an example of Hydrogenated fats?
Steak
Margarine
Avocados
Olive Oil
What is an example of Saturated Fats?
Nuts
Avocados
Peanut Butter
Steak
What are the building blocks of proteins called?
Fatty Acids
Amino Acids
Saturated Fats
Essential fats
What type of amino acids can be synthesized (made) in the body?
Essential amino acids
Nonessential amino acids
Conditionally essential amino acids
Tryptophan
A protein that is deficient in 1 or more amino acids is called what?
Incomplete
Complete
Nonessential
Inconsistent
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 provides cushioning, protects organs and is a stored source of energy?
Water
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Which of the following is the healthiest type of fat/lipid?
Hydrogenated - such as margarine or baked goods
Polyunsaturated - such as sunflower oil, walnuts, fish
Saturated - such as beef or butter
None or the above
Which of the following helps control your internal temperature, is about 60% of your body weight and transports nutrients?
Bones
Muscles
Water
Organs
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate (starch)?
Corn
Fruit
Honey
Maple Syrup
If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will
increase
decrease
stay the same
I don't know
