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WorksheetsMacronutrients: What do you already know?
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Foods that are rich in carbohydrates are:
Rice, bread, pasta
Eggs, milk, cheese
Grains, nuts, seeds
Chicken, beef, fish
Foods that are rich in protein are:
Rice, bread, pasta
Eggs, milk, cheese
Grains, nuts, seeds
Chicken, beef, fish
Foods that are rich in fats are:
Rice, bread, pasta
Butter, cream, cheese
Fruits, vegetables, legumes
Beef, lamb, beans
The macronutrient that breaks down into glucose to provide the primary source of energy is:
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fibres
Fats
The macronutrient that repairs and grow muscles is:
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fibres
Fats
Broccoli is a good source of:
Carbohydrates & protein
Carbohydrates & fats
Fats & protein
Carbohydrates & fibre
The macronutrient that repairs and helps make new cells in our body is known as:
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Fibre
This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
Micronutrient
Mineral
Macronutrient
The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Select all of the macronutrients
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Minerals
Vitamins
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
Pasta
Steak
Cheese
Tofu
What is the bodies preferred source of fuel?
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Two types of carbohydrate provide the body with energy. They are
Starches (complex)
Sugars (complex)
Starches (Simple)
Sugars (Simple)
Carbohydrates are stored in the muscles and liver as
Glucose
Glycogen
Blood
Lipids
If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will
increase
decrease
stay the same
I don't know
Essential amino acids must be obtained from the foods you eat.
True
False
The primary function of protein is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
primary source of energy for the brain & central nervous system.
needed for cell metabolism.
The primary function of carbohydrate is
to provide energy.
growth and maintenance of body tissue.
to aid in transport & absorption of water-soluble vitamins.
fluid balance.
Proteins are made of
amino acids.
monosaccharides.
fatty acids.
nucleic acids.
