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WorksheetsProteins, Carbohydrates and Fats
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which nutrient provides us with our main source of energy?
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Carbohydrate
d)
Vitamins
2.
Carbohydrates provide dietary fiber.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
a)
Minor and Complex
b)
Simple and Difficult
c)
Simple and Major
d)
Simple and Complex
4.
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
5.
_____ carbohydrates are a QUICK source of energy.
a)
Complex
b)
Simple
c)
Sugar
d)
White bread
6.
______ carbohydrates provide LONG-LASTING energy.
a)
Simple
b)
Complex
c)
Saturated
d)
Grain
7.
Fiber is important because it helps...
a)
Your body grow
b)
Repair muscles
c)
Digestion
d)
Heart function
8.
All fat is bad.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The functions of fat include
a)
A concentrated energy source
b)
Insulation and protects vital organs
c)
Provides flavor and texture
d)
All of the above
10.
Trans fat goes through a process called ________ to give food a longer shelf life.
a)
Hydrogenation
b)
Hydroplaning
c)
Hydration
d)
Hyper nation
11.
Saturated fat comes from...
a)
Broccoli
b)
Butter
c)
Apples
d)
Pasta
12.
An example of unsaturated fats are...
a)
Fish and chips
b)
Ice cream and cookies
c)
Olive oil and avocados
d)
Apples and bananas
13.
Consuming too much fat..
a)
Increases your risk of heart disease and stroke
b)
Makes you tired
c)
Helps you run faster
d)
Increases your risk of lung cancer
14.
Trans fat is a saturated fat.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Protein is in only found in animal sources.
a)
False
b)
True
16.
Protein...
a)
Builds, maintains, and repairs body tissues
b)
Is the primary source of energy
c)
Is the most important nutrient
d)
Makes you run faster
17.
Protein doesn't give you energy.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
How many amino acids does your body produce on its own?
a)
9
b)
10
c)
20
d)
5
19.
Complete proteins include all _____ of the "essential" amino acids.
a)
9
b)
12
c)
20
d)
5
20.
Incomplete proteins are found in _________ and lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
a)
Meat
b)
Dairy products
c)
Butter
d)
Plant sources
21.
How many essential nutrients are there?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
2
d)
4
22.
Whole wheat bread is an example of complex carbohydrates.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Amino acids are the building blocks of
a)
Fats
b)
Minerals
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
24.
There are 23 amino acids in protein.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
We can change a proteins shape by
a)
Heating it
b)
Staring at it
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