Healthy Living Project: Macro Nutrients

Which type of dietary fat is bad for the body?

• Trans-fat

• Saturated fat

• Polyunsaturated

• Monounsaturated

Where is fat oxidised in the body?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

Which of the following describes Fat oxidation best?

• Fatty acids being used for fuel in the mitochondria

• Fatty acids being stored in the muscle

• Fatty acids being broken down from Glycerol

• Using fat during anaerobic respiration

What is the main role of carbohydrate in the human body

• Muscle Protein Synthesis

• Energy production

• Lipolysis

• Gaining weight

Which is NOT a type of Carbohydrate

• Monosaccharide

• Polymorsaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

How many Amino Acids exist

• 20

• 11

• 9

• 8

Which of the following food examples is NOT a complete protein source

• Chicken

• Lentils

• Beef

• Egg

Which of these is NOT a direct function of protein

• Enzyme Function

• Growth and Repair

• Respiration

• Hormone Production

What is muscle protein breakdown?

• Break down of damaged amino acids in skeletal muscle

• Building of amino acids in skeletal muscle

• Free Amino Acids in the bloodstream

• Fat being burnt in the muscle

What nutrient helps the body absorb vitamins?

• Carbs
• Fat
• Protein
• Minerals