20 questions
Which of these nutrients build up muscles and organs?
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
minerals
Which of these nutrients are vital to the human brain?
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
minerals
Which of these nutrients provide most of your energy for the day?
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
minerals
What kind of carbohydrate would you consume the day before running a marathon?
simple carbohydrates
complex carbohydrates
glucose
fructose
Which type of nutrient is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber?
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
saturated fats
Glucose and fructose are what type of nutrient?
simple carbohydrates
complex carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
Amino acids are connected in chains to make what type of nutrient?
complex carbohydrates
simple carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
Proteins make ____________________, which carries oxygen in your blood.
hormones
anitbodies
enzymes
hemoglobin
_____________________ are made by proteins to fight infections in your body.
hormones
antibodies
enzymes
hemoglobin
This type of lipid is solid at room temperature and found in animal sources.
oils
enzymes
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
This type of lipid is liquid at room temperature and found in plants.
oils
unsaturated fats
saturated fats
both oils and unsaturated fats
This type of lipid is hard to break down by the body and and can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
oils
enzymes
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
This type of lipid makes substances that help regulate blood pressure, blood clotting, and immunity.
oils
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
both oils and unsaturated fats
Starches are examples of ____________ ______________, which the body break down slowly to provide longer lasting energy.
complex carbohydrate
simple carbohydrate
lipid
protein
Your body breaks down carbohydrates and fats to energy in the form of
DNA
RNA
RBG
ATP
________ is a nucleic acid.
DNA
RNA
RBG
ATP
Nucleic acids are compounds made of subunits called
proteins
nucleotides
lipids
carbohydrates
Butter is an example of a
carbohydrate
unsaturated fat
saturated fat
protein
The major fuel that is used for cell energy is called
DNA
RNA
RBG
ATP
Lipids are made of
amino acids
nucleic acids
fatty acids
sugars