WorksheetsMacronutrients Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are the three types of carbohydrates?
Simple
Complex
Fiber
Trans
Carbohydrates - recommended percent of daily calories
(a)
What is the recommended amount of fiber for teen girls?
45 grams
23 grams
26 grams
34 grams
What is the recommended amount of fiber for teen boys?
42 grams
39 grams
28 grams
38 grams
Proteins - recommended percent of daily calories
10 to 15 %
20 to 25 %
35 to 40 %
5 to 10 %
What are the three types of fats?
Complete
Incomplete
Amino Acids
Simple
Complex
Fiber
Unsaturated
Saturated
Trans
Cholesterol
Glycerol
Fructose
What is the body’s main source of energy?
Protein
Fat
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Name three types of COMPLETE proteins
Grains
Meat
Eggs
Soy
Fats - recommended percent of daily calories = (a) %
What are non-essential amino acids:
(a)
What are three roles of fat in our bodies?
Brain Development
Building bones and muscles
Controlling Inflammation
Carrying oxygen to all the cells in your body
Blood Clotting
Too much (a) in your bloodstream can build up on the arteries raising your chance for heat disease.
What is one role of protein in your body?
Brain development
Blood clotting
Healthy skin
Form bones and muscles
The body can use protein as an energy source
True
False
What is the recommended amount of protein for teen girls?
52 grams
26 grams
38 grams
46 grams
What is the recommended amount of protein for teen boys?
46 grams
52 grams
38 grams
48 grams
Most carbohydrates are broken down in the simple sugar called (a)
How many types of essential amino acids are there?
9
12
20
10
How many non-essential amino acids are there?
9
12
11
20
What is hemoglobin?
It carries oxygen to all the cells in the body.
It is transported on a fat molecule to your brain.
It is micro mineral supplement stored in the thyroid.
It is a type of red blood cell.
