WorksheetsMacro nutrients
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
How much of your daily food intake should be carbohydrates?
1/2
1/3
1/4
What foods are a good alternative protein to meat?
Beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, or eggs
Beans, lentils, cream , nuts and tofu
Butter, cream, beans, lentils and tofu
White bread, pasta, lentils, cheese and rice
Which statement is correct?
Unsaturated fats are better for health
Saturated fats are better for health
Which has less saturated fat, chicken or beef?
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Lamb
What is a function of protein in the human body?
Provides energy
Builds and repairs tissues
Stores genetic information
Regulates body temperature
Fill in the blank: One of the macronutrients needed in large amounts is _________.
Protein
Vitamin C
Iron
Zinc
Proteins are used by the body for _______.
energy
insulation
storing genetic information
photosynthesis
What are proteins made up of?
Simple sugars
Essential amino acids
Fatty acids
Minerals
Proteins are either ______ or ______ protein.
HBV or LBV
Simple or Complex
Soluble or Insoluble
Proteins contain ________ which together are 'building blocks' to help the body grow, repair and have energy.
amino acids
fatty acids
simple sugars
Some amino acids are ________ for our body - these are the ones that we cannot make ourselves.
essential
non-essential
redundant
toxic
Proteins have different biological values based on the ________ content.
amino acid
fatty acid
glucose
mineral
What does HBV stand for in the context of proteins?
High biological value
Healthy body value
High building value
LBV stands for ________ biological value.
low
large
liver
linear
What is protein is needed for?
growth, repair, energy
growth, respiration, excretion
generation, reduction, evaporation
What does High Biological Value (HBV) protein contain?
Only some amino acids
All the amino acids that we need
Only plant-based amino acids
Only animal-based amino acids
High biological value proteins are mainly found in ______ sources
animal
plant
mineral
What two plant-based sources are high biological value protein.
soya beans, quinoa
lentils, chickpeas
nuts, quinoa
Chickpeas, quinoa
Which of the following is NOT a plant-based source of high biological value protein?
Soya beans
Quinoa
Eggs
None of the above
Is the cow an example of an animal source of high biological value protein?
True
False
What is Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?
Protein that contains all essential amino acids
Protein missing one or more of the essential amino acids that we need
Protein only found in animal sources
Protein that is high in fat
Low biological value protein (LBV) is only found in ______ sources.
plant
animal
mineral
synthetic
Which of the following is NOT a source of Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?
Peas
Lentils
Chicken
Tofu
What is the process called when different LBV foods are eaten together to provide all essential amino acids?
Protein complementation
Protein combination
Protein digestion
Which of the following is an example of a meal that combines LBV foods?
Beans on toast
Chicken and rice
Fish and chips
Steak and potatoes
Which one gives you all the essential amino acids?
High
Low
Are HBV’s all animal based?
No
Yes, all HBVs are animal based
HBVs are only found in plants
HBVs do not exist
Is Beef a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?
HBV
LBV
Are Chickpeas a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?
HBV
LBV
Are eggs a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?
HBV
LBV
Are walnuts a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?
HBV
LBV
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Build muscles
Provide energy
Store vitamins
The two main types of carbohydrates are simple and
complex
starch,
glucose,
Simple carbohydrates are digested rapidly, and eating them can make blood sugar levels increase very quickly.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a food source of simple carbohydrates?
Cakes
Jam
Chicken
Fizzy drinks
Simple carbohydrates provide a short burst of energy.
True
False
Complex (starch) carbohydrates take longer to digest, so they provide energy for ________.
longer
shorter
immediate
temporary
Which of the following foods are sources of carbohydrates?
Bread
Pasta
Potatoes
Rice
All of the above
Dietary fibre is also a form of ________.
carbohydrate
protein
fat
vitamin
What is the main function of dietary fibre in the body?
Provides energy
Helps food move through the body
Builds muscles
Increases fat
