WorksheetsFats, Proteins, and Carbs
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 38mins
Simple carbs are also known as?
complex carbs
monosaccharides
disaccharides
sugar
Starches are also known as?
complex carbs
monosaccharides
disaccharides
sugars
The six classes of nutrients include
Carbohydrates and fats
Proteins and water
Vitamins and minerals
All of the above
What is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
Corn
Beans
Diet Coca Cola
Gummy Bear Candy
What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
Chicken
Chocolate bar
Potato
2% Milk
Which is NOT a carbohydrate?
Oil
Potatoes
Sugar
Rice
Which of the following are NOT Complete Proteins
Tofu
Chicken
Fish
Beans
_____________________proteins do not contain all 9 essential amino acids
Forward
Backwards
Incomplete
Complete
Beans, Grains, Nuts and Seeds are all good sources of
Incomplete proteins
Complete proteins
Saturated Fats
Simple Carbs
Jo Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be best to include?
smoked pork belly taco
buffalo chicken dip with fried chips
grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice
grilled beef cheeseburger
If I am consuming animal products, what type of fat am I taking in?
Incomplete
Trans
Saturated
Unsaturated
Complex
If I am consuming fats that come from certain vegetables, seeds, or nuts, what type of fats am I consuming?
Unsaturated
Trans
Complete
Saturated
Simple
Rank the three types of fat in order from most to least healthy
Trans, unsaturated, saturated
Unsaturated, saturated, trans
Unsaturated, trans, saturated
Saturated, unsaturated, trans
What are the building blocks of protein called?
Lipids
amino acids
incomplete protein
enzymes
Complete Proteins come from what sources?
Pick out the Incomplete Protein sources
What is the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol?
HDL is "good" of cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "bad" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.
There really is no difference between these types of cholesterol
HDL is "bad" of cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease and LDL is "good" cholesterol which increases the risk of heart disease.
HDL usually comes from foods that are high in fat while LDL come from vegetables
Both C and D are true about HDL & LDL cholesterol
Which subgroup of protein contains all of the necessary amino acids our body needs for the day?
Fat soluble protein
Incomplete protein
Saturated protein
Unsaturated protein
Complete protein
How many amino acids does our body need in a day to function properly?
11
20
9
4
36
What is the role of protein in the body?
Is the main source of energy for the body
Helps to build and repair body tissue
Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs
Helps to transport vitamins through the body
All of the above are roles of protein in the body
What could be an issue if I do not consume enough protein regularly?
Lead to a break down of muscle and tissue in the body
Increase the amount of energy
Dehydration of the body's cells
Weight gain which can lead to heart disease
Both A and D are correct
If I am a vegetarian, what type of protein am I consuming? What should I be aware of to ensure I am eating healthy?
Incomplete protein and I need to make sure I am not consuming too many of these proteins
Saturated proteins and I need to make sure to limit the amount I consume
Water soluble proteins and I need to make sure to consistently consume these proteins
Incomplete proteins and I need to make sure I consume a variety of the proteins in order to get what I need
I am a vegetarian therefore I am not consuming protein
