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Carbs, Lipids and Proteins - We are what we eat?

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the function of a carbohydrate?
a)
Stores energy
b)
Movement
c)
Stores genetic information
d)
Speeds up reactions
2.
Carbohydrates are the first source of _______ for the body?
a)
repair
b)
hygiene
c)
fuel
3.
Some carbohydrate foods are ________
a)
fruits
b)
grains
c)
vegetables
d)
all the above
4.
_____________ carbohydrates come from sugar. They do not supply many nutrients.
a)
complex
b)
optional
c)
simple
d)
loaded
5.
Simple carbohydrates do not supply any _________________.
a)
fiber
b)
fuel
6.
An example of a simple carbohydrate could be ________________.
a)
bread
b)
oatmeal
c)
cupcake
d)
pasta
7.
complex carbohydrates contain many nutrients and also contain__________
a)
fiber
b)
protein
8.
The following is an example of a complex carbohydrate
a)
can of pop
b)
poptart
c)
sweet potato
d)
Snickers
9.
Beans are a good source of carbohydrates. 
a)
true
b)
false 
10.
Corn syrup is an a type of simple carbohydrate added to sweeten foods. 
a)
true 
b)
false
11.

Monomers of Lipids include

a)

amino acids

b)

monosaccharides

c)

nucleotides

d)

glycerol and fatty acids

12.

Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?

a)

source of quick energy

b)

stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane

c)

transport substances in and out of the cell

d)

stores genetic information

13.

Which is an example of a lipid?

a)

candy

b)

olive oil

c)

meat

d)

DNA

14.
The characteristic that all lipids have in common is----
a)
made of lots of double bonds
b)
acidic when mixed with water
c)
no high energy content
d)
do not dissolve in water
15.
Which has more energy, 1.0 g of carbohydrate or 1.0 g of lipid?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipid
16.

Which of the following is NOT a lipid?

a)

bacon

b)

peanut butter

c)

pasta

d)

olive oil

17.

What is the main function 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

18.

What is another function of consuming proteins?

a)

Improves appetite

b)

Improves bone health

c)

Boosts metabolism

d)

Improves sleep

e)

Boosts cholesterol levels

19.
What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?
a)
Eggs
b)
Meat and Fish
c)
Nuts and Legumes
d)
All of the above
20.

When should you eat protein?

a)

Once a day

b)

Throughout the day

c)

Once a month

d)

Once a week

21.
You can get protein from plant sources.
a)
True
b)
False
22.

Examples of plant-based proteins are:

a)

Eggs and Spinach

b)

Corn and Seaweed

c)

Tofu and Beans

d)

Edamame and Broccoli

23.

A balanced vegetarian diet is unable to meet daily protein intake?

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Consuming Plant- based proteins leads to higher fibre intake?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Eggs is a complete protein.

a)

True

b)

False