WorksheetsMacronutrients
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Fats, fibre, carbohydrates and protein are classified as...
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Which macronutrients main function is the growth and repair of muscles?
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamin
Which macronutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kilojoules of energy:
16
17
37
A diet high in ________________ fat is associated with lower levels of LDL and higher levels of HDL, which reduces risk of heart disease.
If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will
increase
decrease
stay the same
I don't know
Dietary fiber is essential to digestion & metabolism because:
it contributes to the breaking down of carbohydrates
it helps contribute to a healthy bowel system, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels, & helps maintain a healthy weight
it helps eliminate amino acids from the body
it serves as the transportation system throughout the bloodstream
Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats?
Citrus fruits
Fast foods
Lean meats
Vegetables
Heather is preparing a shrimp & vegetable stir-fry. Which fat should she use if she wants to decrease LDL cholesterol & increase HDL cholesterol?
Butter
Olive Oil
Stick margarine
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil
Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be BEST to include?
Grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice
Grilled beef cheeseburger
Buffalo chicken dip with fried chips
Smoked pork belly tacos
Which food pairing provides the LEAST amount of protein?
Peas & carrots
Beef & chicken
Dried beans & rice
Yogurt & flax seeds
What is a common function of carbohydrates, proteins, & fats?
To build & maintain body tissues
To carry iron & oxygen in the blood
To form hormones, enzymes, & antibodies
To provide energy
Olivia's diet is high in animal sources of protein. If she replaces some animal sources of protein in her diet with plant sources, she will consume:
Less saturated fat
More saturated fat
No fat
The same amount of saturated fat
Which macronutrient provides cushioning, protects organs and is a stored source of energy?
Water
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
The transport of fat-soluble vitamins into the body (A, D, E & K), and cell development/maintenance is a function of...
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fibre
