WorksheetsNutrition & Metabolism
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 27mins
The exchange of heat between objects that are in direct contact with each other.
radiation
conduction
convection
evaporation
What number is neutral on the pH scale?
6
7
8
5
If I take in 2 grams of protein, approximately how many calories have I consumed?
18 calories
9 calories
4 calories
8 calories
The science behind how our body's consume food and nourish our bodily processes that impact our overall health.
Nutrition
Photosynthesis
Health
Nutrients
What are macronutrients?
Water
Vitamins and Minerals
Carbs, Fats, and Proteins
All of the above
Eggs, beans, lentils, meat is considered?
Fats
Fruits and Veggies
Proteins
Carbs
Breads, pastas, starches, and flour are considered?
Proteins
Carbs
Fats
Sugars
The amount of energy your body gets from food is measured in:
metabolism
nutrient
calories
kilograms
Vitamin ___ is important for wound healing and acts as an antioxidant.
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
What nutrient helps to bulk food and form feces?
water
fats
elements
fiber
Are saturated fats liquid or solid at room temperature?
Solid
Liquid
Which statement about basal metabolic rate is incorrect?
Men have a higher basal metabolic rate than women.
Anxiety will cause the basal metabolic rate to decrease.
Elderly people have lower metabolic rates than younger people.
People with a large amount of muscle tend to have higher metabolic rates than those with a greater percentage of fat.
Which statement about the hormone leptin is correct?
It is secreted by the stomach.
It produces the sensation of hunger.
Leptin levels are lower in people who are overweight.
It suppresses appetite.
The hormone (a) produces a sensation of hunger. The hormone (b) is secreted by cells in the duodenum and jejunum.
Select all of the micronutrients.
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Protein
Select the disaccharides.
Sucrose
Glucose
Fructose
Lactose
Which of the following adds bulk to the stool by absorbing water and increases peristalsis by stretching the colon?
Lipids
Cellulose
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Why should we consume most of our carbohydrates in the form of complex carbohydrates?
Complex carbohydrates trigger spikes in blood glucose levels.
Complex carbohydrates contain a balance of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Complex carbohydrates also contain other vital nutrients in addition to carbohydrates.
Complex carbohydrates are more quickly digested.
What is a benefit of consuming indigestible fibers?
Promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Increases bowel pH.
Triggers intestinal inflammation.
Promotes the growth of dysfunctional cells.
Which of the following statements about short-chain fatty acids is true?
They act as a reservoir for excess energy.
They enable absorption of certain vitamins.
They contribute to cellular structure.
They are helpful in promoting intestinal health.
What is true about lipids?
Lipids should be avoided in the diet because they are converted to cholesterol.
Lipids contribute to cellular structure.
Lipids are less energy dense as compared to carbohydrates.
Lipids are the body's first choice for energy.
Which of the following is a source of unsaturated fat?
Meat
Egg yolks
Nuts
Dairy products
Dairy products
Vitamin (a) is beneficial in wound healing. Vitamin (b) is needed for growth and night vision. Vitamin (c) is needed for normal blood clotting.
What is the primary goal of glucose catabolism?
The creation of glycogen, which can be stored for later use.
The creation of lipids, which can be stored for later use.
The generation of ATP.
To build tissues.
What is the first step in aerobic respiration?
The citric acid cycle
The conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid
The conversion of pyruvic acid into acetyl coenzyme A (CoA)
The conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid
Which process yields the most energy?
Glycolysis
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic fermentation
Glycogenesis
Protein catabolism produces what toxic by-product?
Keto acid
Urea
Ammonia
Glycerol
The process that transforms nutrients into materials the body can use or store is (a) .
Which of the following is a digestible polysaccharide?
Maltose
Glucose
Cellulose
Starch
Sitting on the cold ground causes heat loss through:
conduction
radiation
evaporation
convection
Glucose, fructose, and galactose are (a) . Starch and cellulose are (b) . Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are (c) .
