Macronutrients
Name the 3 macronutrients
Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Protein
Proper food nutrition helps all of the following except:
a) Improve athletic performance
b) Avoid dehydration
c) Improve recovery from fatigue
d) Avoid injury
b) Avoid dehydration
Consuming an extra 3500 kcal would results in how much gained weight?
a) 3 pounds of fat
b) 1 pound of fat
c) 2 pounds of fat
d) no change in weight
b) 1 pound of fat
Consuming protein is typically good for what parts of your body?
a) eyes and sight
b) hair and skin
c) bone and muscles
d) liver and kidneys
c) bone and muscles
True/False:
Vitamin supplements should be used to improve aerobic and anaerobic exercise performance.
False
All of the following provide energy for the body except which one?
a) Protein
b) Lipids
c) Vitamins
d) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins
A score of what reflects a more healthful diet on the Diet Quality Index?
a) ≥5
b) ≤5
c) ≥10
d) ≤4
d) ≤4
Which nutrient is your body's main source of readily available energy?
a) Protein
b) Lipids
c) Minerals
d) Carbohydrates
d) Carbohydrates
a) Meats, Protein, Fruits
b) Fruits, Vegetables, Grains
c) Dairy, Grains, Meat
d) Grains, Vegetables, Meat
b) Fruits, Vegetables, Grains
Excess vitamin A can result in what?
a) Toxic to the nervous system
b) Headaches
c) Liver damage
d) Kidney stones
a) Toxic to the nervous system
Healthier oils are known as what?
a) Plant Oils (Unsaturated Fats)
b) Animal Oils (Saturated Fats)
c) Lipids
d) Minerals
a) Plant Oils (Unsaturated Fats)
The recommend daily allowance (RDA) for the average person of protein is what?
a) 1.2-1.4 g/kg body mass
b) 0.8 g/kg body mass
c) 1.8-2.0 g/kg body mass
d) 1.0-1.2 g/kg body mass
b) 0.8 g/kg body mass
In order to gain weight, a person must:
a) Increase intake of food and decrease output of energy
b) Decrease intake of food and increase output of energy
c) Have equal amounts of intake of food as output of energy
d) Increase both intake of food and output of energy
a) Increase intake of food and decrease output of energy
Fruits, Vegetables, Breads, and Pasta are all excellent sources of which maconutrient?
a) Lipids
b) Protein
c) Vitamins
d) Carbohydrates
d) Carbohydrates
Excess vitamin C can result in what?
a) Toxic to the nervous system
b) Headaches
c) Liver damage
d) Kidney stones
d) Kidney stones
You should not exceed what percentage of lipids in your diet?
a) 15%
b) 20%
c) 25%
d) 30%
d) 30%
Physically active individuals should consume at least what percentage of calories as carbohydrates?
a) 25-30%
b) 35-40%
c) 55-60%
d) 45-50%
c) 55-60%
Which of the following macronutrients yields 9 kcal/gram?
a) Vitamins
b) Lipids
c) Carbohydrates
d) Protein
b) Lipids
Olive oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts and seeds, and salmon all contain what type of fat?
a) Saturated Fat
b) Amino Acid Fat
c) Unsaturated Fat
d) Semi-saturated Fat
c) Unsaturated Fat
Excess vitamin E results in what?
a) Toxic to the nervous system
b) Headaches
c) Liver damage
d) Kidney stones
b) Headaches
Sugars found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products are called what?
a) Complex Carbohydrates
b) Simple Sugars
c) Glycogen
d) Blood Sugar
b) Simple Sugars
What are the 3 principles of good eating?
Variety, Balance, and Moderation
Carbohydrates yield how much energy?
a) 4 kcal/gram
b) 9 kcal/gram
c) 7 kcal/gram
d) 2 kcal/gram
a) 4 kcal/gram
Is milk a protein or fat? Explain your answer.
Both- Whole milk is typically identified as a fat due to its high fat contents. Fat-Free milk provides more protein however.
What is 1 way to replace minerals lost through sweating and urination?