WorksheetsMacronutrients Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How do lipids help in temperature regulation in the body?
By providing energy
By insulating and preventing heat loss
By protecting bones and organs
By absorbing fat-soluble vitamins
Which type of fat is typically solid at room temperature and found in meat, milk, palm, and coconut?
Cholesterol
Trans Fats
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Which type of fat is linked to high blood pressure?
Saturated Fats
Cholesterol
Trans Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Which type of fat is formed when liquid vegetable oils are partly hardened?
Saturated Fats
Cholesterol
Trans Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Which type of fat is found in all animal products but not in plant foods?
Saturated Fats
Trans Fats
Cholesterol
Unsaturated Fats
What percentage of the body is made up of water?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Which organ's function is promoted by water?
Heart
Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
What is the primary reason water is essential for health despite not being a nutrient?
It provides energy
It makes up about 60% of the body
It builds muscles
It forms bones
What is the main role of carbohydrates?
Provide energy
Insulate the body
Regulate kidney functions
Build and repair cells
What is the main category of food sources of carbohydrates?
Meat
Dairy
Grains
Vegetables
What is the main role of fibre in the body?
Provide energy
Insulate the body and protect against illness
Stimulate the digestive tract and move food through the bowel
Production of enzymes, antibodies, and hormones
Which Macronutrient is used the least for energy?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Lipids
How many Essential Amino Acids are there?
20
11
7
9
Which components of carbohydrates provide energy?
Starches and Sugars
Sugars and Fibre
Starches and Cellulose
Cellulose and Fibre
Which is a food source of fibre?
Eggs
Yoghurt
Chicken
Broccoli
