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Fats, Proteins, and Carbs

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Simple carbs are also known as?

a)

complex carbs

b)

monosaccharides

c)

disaccharides

d)

sugar

2.

Starches are also known as?

a)

complex carbs

b)

monosaccharides

c)

disaccharides

d)

sugars

3.

The six classes of nutrients include

a)

Carbohydrates and fats

b)

Proteins and water

c)

Vitamins and minerals

d)

All of the above

4.

What is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

a)

Corn

b)

Beans

c)

Diet Coca Cola

d)

Gummy Bear Candy

5.

What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Chicken

b)

Chocolate bar

c)

Potato

d)

2% Milk

6.

Which is NOT a carbohydrate?

a)

Oil

b)

Potatoes

c)

Sugar

d)

Rice

7.

Which of the following are NOT Complete Proteins

a)

Tofu

b)

Chicken

c)

Fish

d)

Beans

8.

_____________________proteins do not contain all 9 essential amino acids

a)

Forward

b)

Backwards

c)

Incomplete

d)

Complete

9.

Beans, Grains, Nuts and Seeds are all good sources of

a)

Incomplete proteins

b)

Complete proteins

c)

Saturated Fats

d)

Simple Carbs

10.

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

a)

smoked pork belly taco

b)

buffalo chicken dip with fried chips

c)

grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice

d)

grilled beef cheeseburger

11.

If I am consuming animal products, what type of fat am I taking in?

a)

Incomplete

b)

Trans

c)

Saturated

d)

Unsaturated

e)

Complex

12.

If I am consuming fats that come from certain vegetables, seeds, or nuts, what type of fats am I consuming?

a)

Unsaturated

b)

Trans

c)

Complete

d)

Saturated

e)

Simple

13.

Rank the three types of fat in order from most to least healthy

a)

Trans, unsaturated, saturated

b)

Unsaturated, saturated, trans

c)

Unsaturated, trans, saturated

d)

Saturated, unsaturated, trans

14.
What kind of fat is a healthy oil to cook with?
a)
butter
b)
olive oil
c)
coconut oil
d)
vegetable oil 
15.

What are the building blocks of protein called?

a)

Lipids

b)

amino acids

c)

incomplete protein

d)

enzymes

16.

Complete Proteins come from what sources?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Pick out the Incomplete Protein sources

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.
Saturated fat is solid at room temperature. 
a)
True
b)
False
19.

What is the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol?

a)

HDL is "good" of cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "bad" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.

b)

There really is no difference between these types of cholesterol

c)

HDL is "bad" of cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "good" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.

d)

HDL usually comes from foods that are high in fat while LDL come from vegetables

e)

Both C and D are true about HDL & LDL cholesterol

20.

Which subgroup of protein contains all of the necessary amino acids our body needs for the day?

a)

Fat soluble protein

b)

Incomplete protein

c)

Saturated protein

d)

Unsaturated protein

e)

Complete protein

21.

How many amino acids does our body need in a day to function properly?

a)

11

b)

20

c)

9

d)

4

e)

36

22.

What is the role of protein in the body?

a)

Is the main source of energy for the body

b)

Helps to build and repair body tissue

c)

Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs

d)

Helps to transport vitamins through the body

e)

All of the above are roles of protein in the body

23.

What could be an issue if I do not consume enough protein regularly?

a)

Lead to a break down of muscle and tissue in the body

b)

Increase the amount of energy

c)

Dehydration of the body's cells

d)

Weight gain which can lead to heart disease

e)

Both A and D are correct

24.

If I am a vegetarian, what type of protein am I consuming? What should I be aware of to ensure I am eating healthy?

a)

Incomplete protein and I need to make sure I am not consuming too many of these proteins

b)

Saturated proteins and I need to make sure to limit the amount I consume

c)

Water soluble proteins and I need to make sure to consistently consume these proteins

d)

Incomplete proteins and I need to make sure I consume a variety of the proteins in order to get what I need

e)

I am a vegetarian therefore I am not consuming protein

25.
Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?
a)
purified water
b)
whole wheat bread
c)
ice cream
d)
broccoli