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Macronutrients

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Maltose is a disaccharide formed from combination of glucose and ____________.

a)

glucose

b)

fructose

c)

sucrose

d)

lactose

2.

(a)   fiber like oats and grains help to lower cholesterol hence preventing heart disease.

3.

Which of the following are classified as complex carbohydrates?

a)

spaghetti

b)

soft drinks

c)

jams

d)

bread

4.

(a)   is a group of reaction involving amino acids (from protein) and reducing sugars (e.g. glucose, fructose). These reactions contribute to the colour and flavour of many foods such as toast, bread and croissants.

5.

Inadequate consumption of carbohydrate, particularly fiber may result in _____________.

a)

diabetes

b)

dental caries

c)

hemorrhoids

d)

vomiting

6.

Which of the following are the examples of medium-chain fatty acid?

a)

Lauric acid

(12 carbons)

b)

Palmitic acid

(16 carbons)

c)

Oleic acid

(18 carbons)

d)

Caprylic acid

(8 carbons

7.

The major difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acid in terms of structure is the presence of ____________________________.

a)

double bond

b)

glycosidic bond

c)

fatty bond

d)

peptide bond

8.

Egg yolks and soy lecithin are the examples of emulsifier. Emulsifier is a type of phospholipid which allows oil and water ingredients to mix together due to its ______________ structure.

a)

hydrophilic

b)

hydrophobic

c)

amphiphilic

d)

straight

9.

The enzyme that plays important role in the digestion of lipid is ___________.

a)

protease

b)

lipase

c)

amylase

d)

pectinase

10.

Choose the functions of lipid in the body.

a)

Energy storage in adipose tissue.

b)

Control the body’s internal temperature.

c)

Provide protection to delicate organs.

d)

Maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance.

11.

_________________ protein is known as the high quality of proteins since it contains all the 9 essential amino acid and it is usually originated from animal sources.

a)

Incomplete

b)

Complete

c)

Insoluble

d)

Complementary

12.

Protein deficiency may cause which of the following health issues?

a)

Kwashiorkor

b)

Marasmus

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Diabetes

13.

Ramli accidentally pour vinegar to a liquid milk. He thought that the vinegar is a plain water. He then noticed that there is a white solid beginning to form in the liquid.

Name the process that had caused this condition.

(a)  

14.

Select ALL the functions of protein.

a)

Form immune system molecules that fight disease

b)

Enzyme helps to facilitate chemical reactions

c)

Helps in the blood clotting

d)

Improve digestive system

15.

A customer wonder what causes the inner part of the salted egg croissant from Le Dux patisserie to be layered and crunchy.

(a)