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Carbohydrates: Main Source of Energy for Your Body and Brain

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the body's preferred source of energy?

a)

Proteins

b)

Fats

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

2.

Carbohydrates fuel which of the following?

a)

Only the brain

b)

Only the muscles

c)

Brain, muscles, heart, and other organs

d)

Only the heart

3.

After you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into ________, which is used for energy or stored for later use.

a)

glucose

b)

protein

c)

fatty acids

d)

fiber

4.

Carbohydrates are especially important for active teens as they help with sport performance, concentration in class, and overall energy levels.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following is a characteristic of simple carbohydrates?

a)

A) Digested slowly

b)

B) Give a quick burst of energy

c)

C) High in fibre

d)

D) Found in legumes

6.

Simple carbohydrates can be found in which of the following foods?

a)

Wholegrain breads

b)

Brown rice

c)

Lollies and sweets

d)

Legumes

7.

Complex carbohydrates are often higher in ________, vitamins, and minerals.

a)

fibre

b)

sugar

c)

fat

d)

cholesterol

8.

Which of the following is NOT a source of complex carbohydrates?

a)

Wholegrain breads

b)

White bread

c)

Brown rice

d)

Legumes

9.

Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly and give you ________ energy.

a)

long-lasting

b)

short-term

c)

immediate

d)

sporadic

10.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy carbohydrate?

a)

Wholegrain bread

b)

Candy

c)

Soda

d)

Chips

11.

Fill in the blank: ________ and ________ are examples of foods that contain resistant starch, which acts like fibre and feeds healthy bacteria in your gut.

a)

Lentils, beans, and oats

b)

White bread and candy

c)

Butter and cheese

d)

Chicken and fish

12.

Highly processed carbs that contain lots of added sugars should be avoided or limited.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

One tip for choosing healthy carbs is:

a)

Choose whole grains over refined grains.

b)

Eat more sugary snacks.

c)

Avoid all carbohydrates.

d)

Only eat processed foods.

14.

Your brain uses about how many grams of glucose each day?

a)

50 grams

b)

120 grams

c)

200 grams

d)

300 grams

15.

Fill in the blank: Carbohydrates help your body use ______ as energy more efficiently.

a)

fat

b)

protein

c)

vitamins

d)

minerals

16.

Name two fruits that are considered healthy sources of carbohydrates.

a)

Bananas, apples, berries

b)

Potatoes, carrots, beets

c)

Chicken, fish, eggs

d)

Broccoli, spinach, kale

17.

What is one of the main functions of proteins in the body?

a)

Provide energy only

b)

Build and repair muscles and tissues

c)

Store fat

d)

Increase sugar levels

18.

Proteins are essential for building and repairing ______ and tissues.

a)

muscles

b)

bones

c)

cells

d)

organs

19.

Which of the following is a complete protein source?

a)

Lentils

b)

Eggs

c)

Wholegrains

d)

Vegetables

20.

Complete proteins are mostly found in ______ products.

a)

animal

b)

plant

c)

mineral

d)

synthetic

21.

Which of the following foods is NOT a source of incomplete protein?

a)

Nuts and seeds

b)

Lentils and beans

c)

Fish

d)

Wholegrains

22.

Incomplete proteins are missing one or more essential ______ acids.

a)

amino

b)

fatty

c)

nucleic

d)

lactic

23.

After physical activity, protein helps your body ______ and get stronger.

a)

Sleep

b)

Recover

c)

Lose weight

d)

Digest food

24.

True or False: Vegetarians and vegans cannot get all the amino acids they need from plant-based foods.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which of the following is a good source of protein?

a)

Chicken breast

b)

Apple

c)

Carrot

d)

Rice

26.

Which of the following is a source of protein from the sea?

a)

Tuna and salmon

b)

Broccoli

c)

Cheese

d)

Banana

27.

Greek _______ is a good source of protein.

a)

yoghurt

b)

bread

c)

juice

d)

candy

28.

Tofu and _______ are plant-based sources of protein.

a)

tempeh

b)

chicken

c)

salmon

d)

cheese

29.

Beans and _______ are good sources of protein.

a)

lentils

b)

sugar

c)

oil

d)

salt

30.

Almonds, cashews, and _______ are all sources of protein.

a)

peanuts

b)

lettuce

c)

sugar

d)

watermelon

31.

Quinoa and _______ cereals are sources of protein.

a)

wholegrain

b)

refined

c)

sugary

d)

processed

32.

You should include a source of protein in every meal.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

If you're active or playing sport, you may need a little more _______ for recovery.

a)

protein

b)

sugar

c)

salt

d)

caffeine

34.

Combining plant proteins like rice and beans can help vegetarians get complete proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Your muscles, skin, hair, nails, and even your blood are made from protein.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Teenagers need more _______ than adults because they’re still growing.

a)

protein

b)

sugar

c)

salt

d)

caffeine

37.

The word “protein” comes from the Greek word _______.

a)

proteios

b)

protos

c)

proteus

d)

proteon

38.

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats in the body?

a)

Provide long-lasting energy

b)

Help absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K

c)

Increase the risk of heart problems

d)

Keep your body insulated and protected

39.

Fats help absorb which vitamins?

a)

A, D, E, and K

b)

B, C, F, and H

c)

C, D, B12, and K

d)

A, B, C, and E

40.

Which type of fat is considered healthy when eaten in the right amounts?

a)

Saturated fats

b)

Trans fats

c)

Unsaturated fats

d)

Processed fats

41.

Healthy fats can be found in all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

A) Avocado

b)

B) Olive oil

c)

C) Deep-fried foods

d)

D) Nuts and seeds

42.

Unhealthy fats should be eaten only sometimes and in small amounts.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Fill in the blank: These fats can help lower bad cholesterol and support brain and skin health.

a)

Healthy fats/Unsaturated fats

b)

Trans fats

c)

Saturated fats

d)

Hydrogenated fats

44.

Which of the following foods is a source of unhealthy fats?

a)

Peanut butter

b)

Cakes and pastries

c)

Canola oil

d)

Salmon

45.

Fats are vital for brain development, hormone production, and keeping your cells healthy.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a healthy food source of fat mentioned in the worksheet.

a)

Avocados

b)

Candy

c)

Soda

d)

White bread

47.

Which of the following is a source of healthy fats?

a)

Salmon, sardines, and tuna

b)

Candy and soda

c)

White bread

d)

Sugary cereal

48.

Which of the following is NOT a source of healthy fats?

a)

Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds

b)

Olive and canola oil

c)

Tofu

d)

Potato chips

49.

Fill in the blank: Peanut butter (______) is a source of healthy fat.

a)

natural

b)

artificial

c)

sugary

d)

processed

50.

You should avoid all fats in your diet.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Which is a good tip for eating fats?

a)

Cook with healthy oils instead of butter or lard

b)

Eat only fried foods

c)

Avoid all oils

d)

Only eat processed snacks

52.

Fill in the blank: Read labels to avoid ______ fats in processed snacks.

a)

trans

b)

saturated

c)

monounsaturated

d)

polyunsaturated

53.

Balance is key, a little healthy fat goes a long way.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Your brain is made up of nearly what percentage of fat?

a)

10%

b)

30%

c)

60%

d)

90%

55.

Fill in the blank: Fats give you more than double the energy per gram compared to carbs and protein (___ kcal vs 4 kcal per gram).

a)

9

b)

6

c)

2

d)

12

56.

Vitamin D needs fat to be absorbed properly in your body.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

What do vitamins help your body do?

a)

Work properly and stay healthy

b)

Make you taller

c)

Change your hair color

d)

Make you run faster

58.

Which of the following is NOT a function supported by vitamins?

a)

Immune system

b)

Bone health

c)

Vision, skin, and wound healing

d)

Making you invisible

59.

Fill in the blank: Each vitamin has a different role, and your body needs ______ amounts of many kinds.

a)

small

b)

large

c)

random

d)

excessive

60.

Vitamin A supports which of the following? Choose the correct answer.

a)

Eye health

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Absorbing calcium

d)

Releasing energy

61.

Vitamin A can be found in:

a)

Carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy greens

b)

Citrus fruits

c)

Nuts and seeds

d)

Sunlight

62.

Which vitamin helps your body release energy from food and keeps your brain and nerves healthy?

a)

Vitamin B group (e.g. B1, B2, B6, B12)

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

63.

Vitamin C is mainly found in which foods?

a)

Wholegrains and meats

b)

Citrus fruits, strawberries, capsicum

c)

Nuts and seeds

d)

Leafy greens

64.

Which vitamin helps your body absorb calcium and build strong bones?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

65.

Vitamin E protects cells from damage and supports skin and immune health.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Match the correct pairs.

a)

Sunlight

1.

Vitamin D

b)

Leafy greens

2.

Vitamin K

c)

Citrus fruits

3.

Vitamin C

d)

Wholegrains

4.

Vitamin B group

67.

Which of the following is a good source of vitamins?

a)

Oranges, kiwi, strawberries

b)

Candy and soda

c)

Potato chips

d)

Ice cream

68.

Which leafy greens are mentioned as sources of vitamins?

a)

Spinach, kale

b)

Lettuce, cabbage

c)

Broccoli, celery

d)

Parsley, arugula

69.

Eggs and ______ are good sources of vitamins.

a)

dairy

b)

plastic

c)

sand

d)

metal

70.

Fish and ______ are good sources of vitamins.

a)

meat

b)

sand

c)

plastic

d)

stone

71.

Wholegrain bread and ______ are good sources of vitamins.

a)

cereals

b)

sweets

c)

chips

d)

soft drinks

72.

Carrots and ______ are good sources of vitamins.

a)

sweet potato

b)

potato chips

c)

candy

d)

soda

73.

Nuts and ______ are good sources of vitamins.

a)

seeds

b)

stones

c)

plastics

d)

metals

74.

Which of the following is a tip for getting enough vitamins?

a)

Eat only beige foods

b)

Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables

c)

Only take vitamin pills

d)

Avoid all vegetables

75.

You should rely on vitamin pills instead of real food to get your vitamins.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Vitamin D is known as the ______ vitamin because your body makes it when you're in the sun!

a)

sunshine

b)

rainbow

c)

energy

d)

sleep

77.

What happens to Vitamin C when you cook vegetables too long?

a)

You can lose Vitamin C when cooking vegetables too long.

b)

Vitamin C increases when you cook vegetables too long.

c)

Vitamin C turns into protein when you cook vegetables too long.

d)

Vitamin C changes color when you cook vegetables too long.

78.

The B vitamins work best together to turn food into ______!

a)

energy

b)

sugar

c)

fat

d)

fiber

79.

What do minerals help your body do?

a)

Build, grow, and stay healthy

b)

Muscle and nerve function

c)

Staying hydrated and balanced

d)

Support strong bones and teeth

e)

Help with oxygen transport through the blood

80.

Fill in the blank: Unlike vitamins, minerals are ________, meaning they come from the earth and water.

a)

inorganic

b)

organic

c)

synthetic

d)

volatile

81.

Which mineral builds and maintains strong bones and teeth?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

82.

Calcium is commonly found in which foods?

a)

Leafy greens

b)

Yoghurt

c)

Tofu

d)

Milk

e)

Cheese

83.

Which mineral helps red blood cells carry oxygen around your body?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

84.

Iron can be found in which of the following foods?

a)

Red meat

b)

Beans

c)

Spinach

d)

Iron-fortified cereals

e)

Bananas

85.

Which mineral supports the immune system and helps with wound healing?

a)

Zinc

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

86.

Zinc is found in which foods?

a)

Meat

b)

Seafood

c)

Wholegrains

d)

Dairy

e)

Potatoes

87.

Which mineral keeps your thyroid gland working properly?

a)

Iodine

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Potassium

88.

Iodine is found in which foods?

a)

Iodised salt

b)

Seafood

c)

Dairy

d)

Leafy greens

89.

Which mineral helps with muscle function, heart health, and fluid balance?

a)

Potassium

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Zinc

90.

Potassium is found in which foods?

a)

Bananas

b)

Potatoes

c)

Yoghurt

d)

Leafy greens

e)

Cheese

91.

Which mineral helps with muscle relaxation, nerve function, and bone strength?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

92.

Magnesium is found in which foods?

a)

Nuts

b)

Wholegrains

c)

Leafy greens

d)

Seeds

e)

Red meat

93.

Match the mineral to its main role:

a)

Calcium

1.

Strong bones and teeth

b)

Iron

2.

Oxygen transport

c)

Zinc

3.

Immune system and wound healing

d)

Iodine

4.

Thyroid gland function

e)

Potassium

5.

Muscle function, heart health, fluid balance

94.

Which mineral is mainly found in dairy foods?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Potassium

d)

Zinc

95.

Lean red meat and eggs are good sources of which minerals?

a)

Iron and zinc

b)

Calcium and magnesium

c)

Potassium and sodium

d)

Phosphorus and iodine

96.

Nuts and seeds are rich in which minerals?

a)

Magnesium and zinc

b)

Calcium and sodium

c)

Iron and copper

d)

Potassium and chloride

97.

Bananas and potatoes are high in which mineral?

a)

Potassium

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

98.

Which foods are good sources of iodine, zinc, and iron?

a)

Seafood

b)

White bread

c)

Sugary drinks

d)

Potato chips

99.

Dark green vegetables provide which minerals?

a)

Magnesium, calcium, iron

b)

Sodium, potassium, chloride

c)

Zinc, copper, selenium

d)

Phosphorus, iodine, fluoride

100.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for getting enough minerals?

a)

A) Eat a variety of whole foods

b)

B) Skip breakfast

c)

C) Drink enough water

d)

D) Include veggies, meats, dairy, and grains