WorksheetsWhat do you know about Fats & Protein?
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
How many calories per gram does fat provide?
4 calories/gram
9 calories/gram
7 calories/gram
2 calories/gram
How many calories does each gram of protein provide?
4 calories/gram
9 calories/gram
7 calories/gram
2 calories/gram
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
Vitamin C
Thiamin
Vitamin A
Niacin
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Growth
Tissue repair
Immune function
All are functions of protein
Why does the body need fat?
To decrease energy levels
As a concentrated source of energy
To impair important body functions
To eliminate cholesterol
What important function does fat help the body perform?
Transporting nutrients
Weakening muscles
Slowing down metabolism
Decreasing immunity
By what stage of life is all cholesterol made by your body?
Infancy
Adolescence
Adulthood
Elderly age
What effect does saturated fat have on cholesterol levels?
It lowers the level of LDL
It raises the level of HDL
It raises the level of LDL
It lowers the levels of both LDL and HDL
What is the effect of polyunsaturated fats on cholesterol?
They raise the level of LDL
They lower the level of HDL
They raise the level of both LDL and HDL
They lower the level of both LDL and HDL
What do monounsaturated fats do to cholesterol levels?
They raise both LDL and HDL levels
They lower LDL levels and raise HDL levels
They lower both LDL and HDL levels
They have no effect on cholesterol levels
What is hydrogenation in the context of fats?
The process of breaking down hydrogen atoms in saturated fats
The process of adding oxygen atoms to unsaturated fats
The process of adding hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fats
The process of removing hydrogen atoms from saturated fats
Trans fats are most similar to which type of fats?
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
Unsaturated fats
Saturated fats
What are 3 functions of fat in your body?
Energy storage, insulation, and muscle building
Energy storage, insulation, and hormone production
Digestion, absorption, and energy storage
Insulation, digestion, and vitamin production
What do people tend to eat more of when they cut fat out of their diet?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
What types of food have almost NO fat?
Fruits and vegetables
Nuts and seeds
Dairy products
Fatty fish
What types of food are good/healthy food sources of fat?
Fast food and fried snacks
Butter and cream
Olive oil and avocados
Processed meat and cheese
What are the 3 major types of fat?
Saturated, unsaturated, and trans
Monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and omega-3
Saturated, cholesterol, and omega-6
Trans, omega-3, and omega-6
Compare unsaturated fat vs. saturated & trans fat.
Unsaturated fat is healthier than both saturated and trans fats
Saturated fat is healthier than unsaturated and trans fats
Trans fat is healthier than unsaturated and saturated fats
Saturated and trans fats are equally healthy as unsaturated fat
What is one of the functions of proteins in the body?
They provide the primary source of energy for the body.
They assist the immune system by fighting off infections.
They increase the absorption of carbohydrates.
They store vitamins and minerals for long-term use.
Proteins can only perform their intended functions when the body also consumes enough of which other nutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
Carbs and fats
Water and fiber
Antioxidants and phytochemicals
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Building and repairing muscles
Maintaining skin and blood
Regulating the sleep cycle
Making hormones
Proteins are made of building blocks called what?
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
Fatty acids
Nucleic acids
How many amino acids does the body need to function properly?
12
21
9
15
How many amino acids does the body make?
21
9
12
15
What are complete proteins?
A food with at least one essential amino acid
A food with all 9 essential amino acids
A food with no essential amino acids
A food with exactly 12 amino acids
What are incomplete proteins?
A food with all 9 essential amino acids
A food with no amino acids
A food lacking 1 or more essential amino acids
A food with exactly 12 amino acids
How can a complete protein be made according to the text?
By combining only grain products
By combining a variety of plant foods, especially grain products, beans, nuts, and/or seeds
By consuming dairy products alone
By eating meat and poultry
