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Quiz-Macronutrients (Grade 8-9)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Build muscle

b)

Provide energy

c)

Repair tissues

d)

Regulate hormones

2.

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Fructose

c)

Starch

d)

Lactose

3.

What is the main role of proteins in the body?

a)

Store energy

b)

Regulate body temperature

c)

Build and repair tissues

d)

Transport nutrients

4.

Which nutrient is known for being a source of long-term energy storage?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

5.

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

a)

Glucose

b)

Maltose

c)

Cellulose

d)

Glycogen

6.

What is the function of fat in the body?

a)

Store carbohydrates

b)

Provide insulation and energy

c)

Produce hormones

d)

All of the above

7.

Which of the following vitamins is crucial for vision?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin B12

8.

What is the primary function of dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate?

a)

Provide quick energy

b)

Aid in digestion

c)

Build muscle

d)

Store energy

9.

Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Fructose

d)

Galactose

10.

What type of fat is considered healthy and beneficial for heart health?

a)

Saturated fat

b)

Trans fat

c)

Monounsaturated fat

d)

Polyunsaturated fat

11.

Which nutrient is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Protein

c)

Fats

d)

Water

12.

What is the main function of vitamin C in the body?

a)

Promote bone health

b)

Aid in wound healing and immune function

c)

Support energy metabolism

d)

Regulate blood sugar levels

13.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

a)

Enzyme production

b)

Hormone regulation

c)

Energy storage

d)

Tissue repair

14.

Which carbohydrate is primarily found in fruits?

a)

Starch

b)

Glycogen

c)

Fructose

d)

Sucrose

15.

What type of protein helps speed up chemical reactions in the body?

a)

Antibodies

b)

Enzymes

c)

Structural proteins

d)

Transport proteins

16.

Which of the following vitamins is important for energy production and metabolism?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B complex

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

17.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates during exercise?

a)

Provide muscle repair

b)

Supply quick energy

c)

Maintain hydration

d)

Build endurance

18.

Which of the following fats should be limited in a healthy diet?

a)

Polyunsaturated fats

b)

Monounsaturated fats

c)

Saturated fats

d)

Omega-3 fatty acids

19.

Which carbohydrate is stored in the liver and muscles for energy?

a)

Starch

b)

Glycogen

c)

Cellulose

d)

Glucose

20.

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

a)

Vitamin E

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D