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Macro nutrients

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much of your daily food intake should be carbohydrates?

a)

1/2

b)

1/3

c)

1/4

2.

What foods are a good alternative protein to meat?

a)

Beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, or eggs

b)

Beans, lentils, cream , nuts and tofu

c)

Butter, cream, beans, lentils and tofu

d)

White bread, pasta, lentils, cheese and rice

3.

Which statement is correct?

a)

Unsaturated fats are better for health

b)

Saturated fats are better for health

4.

Which has less saturated fat, chicken or beef?

a)

Chicken

b)

Beef

c)

Pork

d)

Lamb

5.

What is a function of protein in the human body?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Builds and repairs tissues

c)

Stores genetic information

d)

Regulates body temperature

6.

Fill in the blank: One of the macronutrients needed in large amounts is _________.

a)

Protein

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

7.

Proteins are used by the body for _______.

a)

energy

b)

insulation

c)

storing genetic information

d)

photosynthesis

8.

What are proteins made up of?

a)

Simple sugars

b)

Essential amino acids

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Minerals

9.

Proteins are either ______ or ______ protein.

a)

HBV or LBV

b)

Simple or Complex

c)

Soluble or Insoluble

10.

Proteins contain ________ which together are 'building blocks' to help the body grow, repair and have energy.

a)

amino acids

b)

fatty acids

c)

simple sugars

11.

Some amino acids are ________ for our body - these are the ones that we cannot make ourselves.

a)

essential

b)

non-essential

c)

redundant

d)

toxic

12.

Proteins have different biological values based on the ________ content.

a)

amino acid

b)

fatty acid

c)

glucose

d)

mineral

13.

What does HBV stand for in the context of proteins?

a)

High biological value

b)

Healthy body value

c)

High building value

14.

LBV stands for ________ biological value.

a)

low

b)

large

c)

liver

d)

linear

15.

What is protein is needed for?

a)

growth, repair, energy

b)

growth, respiration, excretion

c)

generation, reduction, evaporation

16.

What does High Biological Value (HBV) protein contain?

a)

Only some amino acids

b)

All the amino acids that we need

c)

Only plant-based amino acids

d)

Only animal-based amino acids

17.

High biological value proteins are mainly found in ______ sources

a)

animal

b)

plant

c)

mineral

18.

What two plant-based sources are high biological value protein.

a)

soya beans, quinoa

b)

lentils, chickpeas

c)

nuts, quinoa

d)

Chickpeas, quinoa

19.

Which of the following is NOT a plant-based source of high biological value protein?

a)

Soya beans

b)

Quinoa

c)

Eggs

d)

None of the above

20.

Is the cow an example of an animal source of high biological value protein?

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What is Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

a)

Protein that contains all essential amino acids

b)

Protein missing one or more of the essential amino acids that we need

c)

Protein only found in animal sources

d)

Protein that is high in fat

22.

Low biological value protein (LBV) is only found in ______ sources.

a)

plant

b)

animal

c)

mineral

d)

synthetic

23.

Which of the following is NOT a source of Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

a)

Peas

b)

Lentils

c)

Chicken

d)

Tofu

24.

What is the process called when different LBV foods are eaten together to provide all essential amino acids?

a)

Protein complementation

b)

Protein combination

c)

Protein digestion

25.

Which of the following is an example of a meal that combines LBV foods?

a)

Beans on toast

b)

Chicken and rice

c)

Fish and chips

d)

Steak and potatoes

26.

Which one gives you all the essential amino acids?

a)

High

b)

Low

27.

Are HBV’s all animal based?

a)

No

b)

Yes, all HBVs are animal based

c)

HBVs are only found in plants

d)

HBVs do not exist

28.

Is Beef a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

a)

HBV

b)

LBV

29.

Are Chickpeas a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

a)

HBV

b)

LBV

30.

Are eggs a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

a)

HBV

b)

LBV

31.

Are walnuts a source of High Biological Value (HBV) protein or Low Biological Value (LBV) protein?

a)

HBV

b)

LBV

32.

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

a)

Build muscles

b)

Provide energy

c)

Store vitamins

33.

The two main types of carbohydrates are simple and

a)

complex

b)

starch,

c)

glucose,

34.

Simple carbohydrates are digested rapidly, and eating them can make blood sugar levels increase very quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which of the following is NOT a food source of simple carbohydrates?

a)

Cakes

b)

Jam

c)

Chicken

d)

Fizzy drinks

36.

Simple carbohydrates provide a short burst of energy.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Complex (starch) carbohydrates take longer to digest, so they provide energy for ________.

a)

longer

b)

shorter

c)

immediate

d)

temporary

38.

Which of the following foods are sources of carbohydrates?

a)

Bread

b)

Pasta

c)

Potatoes

d)

Rice

e)

All of the above

39.

Dietary fibre is also a form of ________.

a)

carbohydrate

b)

protein

c)

fat

d)

vitamin

40.

What is the main function of dietary fibre in the body?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Helps food move through the body

c)

Builds muscles

d)

Increases fat