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WorksheetsMacronutrients Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
The three macronutrients are:
protein, whole grain and fruits and vegetables
protein, carbohydrates and fats
protein, carbohydrates and fibre
sugar, starch and fibre
This macronutrient helps your body to feel full.
FATS
PROTEIN
CARBOHYDRATES
This macronutrient transports vitamins and helps to boost our immune system.
FATS
PROTEIN
CARBOHYDRATES
FIBRE
The primary function of carbohydrates is
to provide energy.
to grow and maintain body tissue.
to absorb important vitamins.
This macronutrient helps to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
FATS
PROTEIN
CARBOHYDRATES
FIBRE
This macronutrient helps the body to absorb important vitamins.
FATS
PROTEIN
CARBOHYDRATES
FIBRE
The macronutrient helps grow, repair and maintain the tissues in your body.
FATS
PROTEIN
CARBOHYDRATES
FIBRE
Examples of carbohydrates include:
sugar
starch
fibre
all three
Which of the following does NOT show a balanced meal that includes all three macronutrients?
A bowl of butter pasta with cheese
chicken and rice
a peanut butter and jam sandwich
a salad with chicken and ranch dressing
Foods that are high in fat include
vegetables, fruit and oatmeal
eggs, beans and chicken
butter, avocado and whole milk
bread, pasta and fruit
Foods that are high in protein include:
fruit, bagels and candy
cheese, nuts and chicken
cheese, nuts and oil
vegetables, chicken and cheese
Chickpeas, lentils and seeds are examples of:
WHOLE GRAINS
VEGETABLES
PROTEIN
FIBRE-RICH FOODS
Foods that are high in sugar include:
deep fried foods, pastries and ice-cream
milk, candy and fruit juice
pancakes, oatmeal and pasta
Most of the sugar we consume can be found in:
snacks
drinks
fruit
cereals
Foods that are high in starch include:
pasta, popcorn and bread
nuts, seeds and grains
pastries, chocolate and fruits
vegetables, beans and fruits
Fats that are found in plant-based foods are called:
healthy
unsaturated
saturated
healthy and unsaturated
Which of the following is an unsaturated fat:
meat
cheese
palm oil
fish
Which of the following is an example of a saturated fat:
olive oil
butter
fish
peanut butter
Fruits and vegetables are highest in this macronutrient:
PROTEIN
FATS
CARBOHYDRATES
Almonds, cashews and peanuts provide a strong source of which macronutrients?
carbohydrates & protein
carbohydrates & fats
fats & protein
Which food pairing provides the LEAST amount of protein?
Peas & carrots
Beef & chicken
Dried beans & rice
Yogurt & flax seeds
Fried foods, butter, cheese, and baked goods should be eaten in moderation because they can have a large amount of unhealthy _______________
fats
minerals
carbohydrates
almonds
Proteins come from
FIBRE
PLANTS
ANIMALS
PLANTS and ANIMALS
Too much of which of the following nutrients is MOST likely to result in obesity?
FATS and CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEIN
SUGAR
FATS
