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WorksheetsNutrition: Macronutrients
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which statement best describes glucose in human nutrition?
A mineral needed for strong bones
A hormone that controls sleep cycles
A vitamin stored in body tissues
Primary fuel the body uses for energy
Carbohydrates include simple sugars, complex starches, and fiber. Which option lists a correct source for simple sugars?
Lean meats with creatine
Olive oil containing oleic acid
Whole grains rich in bran
Fruits providing fructose sugars
Fill in the blank: Complex carbohydrates are long chains of sugars linked together found in foods like bread, pasta, beans, and root (a) .
Which function is most closely associated with dietary fiber?
Carries oxygen as blood hemoglobin
Builds antibodies for immune defense
Moves waste through the digestive system
Provides essential fatty acids for cells
Proteins are made of amino acids. How many amino acids does the human body use in total?
Nine amino acids in all proteins
Twenty amino acids in human proteins
Twelve amino acids for energy
Thirty amino acids for growth
Which foods provide complete proteins according to standard nutrition guidance?
Refined grains, pasta, and rice
Vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds
Fruits, leafy greens, and berries
Animal meat, eggs, dairy, and soy
Match each macronutrient concept to its correct description.
Simple carbohydrates
Sugars like fructose and lactose
Fiber
Helps move waste and promotes fullness
Protein hemoglobin
Carries oxygen in red blood cells
Hormones (protein-based)
Regulate and coordinate body functions
Complex carbohydrates
Starches in foods like bread and pasta
Identify the statement that correctly contrasts unsaturated and saturated fats.
Unsaturated mainly from animal meat products
Saturated never found in any plant oils
Saturated always reduce total cholesterol levels
Unsaturated in moderation may lower heart risk
Which process most commonly creates trans fats in foods?
Fermentation reduces fatty acid length
Pasteurization removes harmful microbes
Distillation concentrates essential oils
Hydrogenation increases saturation level
Which role is a key function of fats in the body?
Absorb and transport vitamins A, D, E, K
Form glucose for immediate body energy
Deliver oxygen as the main blood protein
Provide dietary fiber for gut motility
