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Macronutrients quiz, including protein, CHO and lipids

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MACRONUTRIENTS (TOPIC ONE)

Question 1 of 7

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Name the elements of CHO

Select one or more of the following:

  • Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen

  • Carbon, Helium, Oxygen

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Question 2 of 7

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What are the three types of CHO?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Monosaccharides, diasaccharides and polysaccharides

  • mono, dia, poly

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Question 3 of 7

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Types of monosaccharides

Select one of the following:

  • Glactose, lactose, fructose

  • Glycogen, glactose, carbon

  • Fructose, glucose & glactose

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

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Name the diasaccharides

Select one or more of the following:

  • Cellulose

  • Glucose

  • Sucrose, lactose & maltose

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Question 5 of 7

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Name the nine essential amino acids

Select one of the following:

  • Histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine

  • Histidine, dextrin, pectin, helium, starch, valine, methionine, glucose and oxygen

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Question 6 of 7

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What is the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids?

Select one of the following:

  • Essential amino acids= must be included in the diet
    Non-essential amino acids= synthesised

  • Non-essential amino acids are synthesised by the body and do not need to be included in the diet, while essential amino acids are essential to be consumed as the body does not supply these.

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Question 7 of 7

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Define insoluble fibre

Select one of the following:

  • Insoluble fibre absorbs the water and increases the bulk in the stool (soft bulky stools).
    Foods rich in insoluble fibre include; wholemeal bread and fibre, wholegrain cereals, pasta and brown rice.

  • Insoluble fibre slows down the digestion process and the absorption of CHO and so helps blood sugar levels. May reduce blood cholesterol levels and in turn reduces risk of heart disease. Foods rich in insoluble fibre include; oats, peas, beans, lentils and most types of fruits and vegetables.

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