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Carbs, Proteins and Fats 9th

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Macronutrient is the main energy source for the cells in our body and known as our Primary Energy Supply?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbs

d)

Sugars

2.

True or False: Protein is the bodies main energy supply?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Fats are vital to the body because they are

a)

Used as storage units for energy

b)

Guard against internal heat loss

c)

Provide "padding" or "cushioning" as protection for your internal organs

d)

All the above

4.

Wheat Bread

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

5.

Avocados

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

6.

Steak

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

7.

Fish

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

8.

Broccoli

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

9.

Doughnuts

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

10.

Butter

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

11.

This type of fat comes from animals and is often solid at room temperature.

a)

saturated fat

b)

unsaturated fat

c)

transfat

d)

phospholipid

12.

Which foods are NOT made of lipids?

a)

Fats

b)

Oils

c)

Pasta

d)

Butter

13.

This type of fat is can be found in plants and is often liquid at room temperature.

a)

saturated fat

b)

unsaturated fat

c)

monosaccharide

d)

polysaccharide

14.

What is the protein's main function?

a)

build & repair

b)

reserve source of energy

c)

quick energy

d)

help processes work within the body

15.

How many calories in a gram of fat?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

16.

What is the main function of carbs?

a)

build & repair

b)

reserve source of energy

c)

quick energy

d)

help processes work within the body

17.

Starches are also known as?

a)

complex carbs

b)

monosaccharides

c)

disaccharides

d)

sugars

18.

Fiber is important in the diet because...

a)

it helps move food and particles through the digestive system

b)

increases the risk of colon cancer

c)

it makes you feel hungry

d)

gives you vitamin B

19.

How many calories in a gram of carbohydrates?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

9

20.
What are the building blocks of proteins?
a)
amino acid
b)
fatty acid
c)
nucleotide
d)
lipid
21.
What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
a)
Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid
b)
Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid
c)
Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products
d)
Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats
22.
How many calories in a can of Mountain Dew?
a)
170
b)
45
c)
12 oz
d)
355
23.

Simple sugars are also called....

a)

monosaccharides

b)

saccharides

c)

sugaraccharide

24.
The simple sugar from fruit is called_____.
a)
sucrose
b)
lactose
c)
fructose
d)
maltose
25.
The simple sugar in milk is ________.
a)
lactose
b)
maltose
c)
sucrose
d)
fructose
26.
______________ carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy.
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
generic
27.
Which type of fat is the most dangerous due to the risks of heart disease?
a)
saturated fats
b)
unsaturated fats
c)
trans fats