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Macronutrients: What do you already know?

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

Foods that are rich in carbohydrates are:

a)

Rice, bread, pasta

b)

Eggs, milk, cheese

c)

Grains, nuts, seeds

d)

Chicken, beef, fish

2.

Foods that are rich in protein are:

a)

Rice, bread, pasta

b)

Eggs, milk, cheese

c)

Grains, nuts, seeds

d)

Chicken, beef, fish

3.

Foods that are rich in fats are:

a)

Rice, bread, pasta

b)

Butter, cream, cheese

c)

Fruits, vegetables, legumes

d)

Beef, lamb, beans

4.

The macronutrient that breaks down into glucose to provide the primary source of energy is:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fibres

d)

Fats

5.

The macronutrient that repairs and grow muscles is:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fibres

d)

Fats

6.

Broccoli is a good source of:

a)

Carbohydrates & protein

b)

Carbohydrates & fats

c)

Fats & protein

d)

Carbohydrates & fibre

7.

The macronutrient that repairs and helps make new cells in our body is known as:

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Fibre

8.

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

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

9.

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

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

10.

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

11.

Select all of the macronutrients

a)

Fat

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Protein

d)

Minerals

e)

Vitamins

12.

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

a)

Pasta

b)

Steak

c)

Cheese

d)

Tofu

13.

What is the bodies preferred source of fuel?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Sugar

14.

Two types of carbohydrate provide the body with energy. They are

a)

Starches (complex)

b)

Sugars (complex)

c)

Starches (Simple)

d)

Sugars (Simple)

15.

Carbohydrates are stored in the muscles and liver as

a)

Glucose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Blood

d)

Lipids

16.

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

17.

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

a)

True

b)

False

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids.

b)

monosaccharides.

c)

fatty acids.

d)

nucleic acids.

21.
One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kcal of energy:
a)
4
b)
9
c)
14
d)
0