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Macronutrients

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.
a)
Fats
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Proteins
d)
Dietary fiber
2.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

3.

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

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

4.

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

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

5.

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

6.

Chemicals in food that help your body work properly.

a)

Minerals

b)

Fats

c)

Nutrients

d)

Protein

7.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Healthy eating

c)

Nutrients

d)

Metabolism

8.

These foods are rich in which nutrient?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Water

9.

Select the foods that are rich in proteins.

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

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

11.

What are the 3 Macronutrients?

a)

Carbs Fats Meats

b)

Fats Sugar Protein

c)

Bread Fats Protein

d)

Carbs Fats Protein

12.

Which macronutrient has the most calories per gram?

a)

Bacon

b)

Fats

c)

Carbs

d)

Protein

13.

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

a)

Fatty Acids

b)

Amino Acids

c)

Saturated Fats

d)

Essential fats

14.

What type of amino acids can be synthesized in the body?

a)

Essential amino acids

b)

Nonessential amino acids

c)

Conditionally essential amino acids

d)

Tryptophan

15.

What is an example of a complete protein?

a)

Turkey

b)

Peanut butter

c)

Bread

d)

Apples

16.

A protein that is deficient in 1 or more amino acids is called what?

a)

Incomplete

b)

Complete

c)

Nonessential

d)

Inconsistent

17.

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

a)

Water

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Fats

18.

Which macronutrient provides structure and is mainly used for body growth and repair?

a)

Water

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Fats

19.

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate (starch)?

a)

Corn

b)

Fruit

c)

Honey

d)

Maple Syrup

20.

Which is the body's main source of energy?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Amino Acids

21.

Which of the following is a complete source of protein because it contains all the essential amino acids?

a)

Peanuts

b)

Sweet Potatoes

c)

Chicken

d)

Lentils

22.

Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?

a)

Protein

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fat

23.

An essential nutrient is one that your body can make on its own.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Proteins are described as complete when they provide all the amino acids you need.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which of the following is a complete protein?

a)

Green Beans

b)

Soybeans

c)

Corn

d)

Yams

26.

Which is these is a complex carbohydrate?

a)

Potato

b)

Pasta

c)

Oatmeal

d)

All of these

27.

Select all of the macronutrients

a)

Fat

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Minerals

e)

Vitamins

28.

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

a)

Pasta

b)

Steak

c)

Cheese

d)

Tofu

29.

What is the bodies preferred source of fuel?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Sugar

30.

When Carbohydrates are consumed they break down into ___________ in the body

a)

Starch, Sugar and Fiber

b)

Glucose

c)

Glycolosis

d)

Fat

31.

Carbohydrates are stored in the muscles and liver as

a)

Glucose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Blood

d)

Lipids

32.

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

33.

What provides cushioning for the vital organs

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamins and Minerals

d)

Fat

34.

When carbohydrates are broken down in the body they are transported as glucose in the

a)

Blood

b)

Kidney

c)

Muscles

d)

Liver

35.

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

a)

True

b)

False

36.

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.

37.

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.

38.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.