Introduction to Macronutrients

There are seven (7) classes of nutrients. State the name of three (3) of these.

True or False.

A male's body is made up of MORE proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals than a female's body.

• True

• False

True or False

A female's body contains LESS fat than a male's body.

• True

• False

Select the nutrients that belong to the following classification.

Organic nutrients

• lipids

• proteins

• water

• vitamins

Select the nutrients that belong to the classification stated below.

Energy yielding

• vitamins

• protein

• lipids

• minerals

Select the correct definition of a non-essential nutrient.

• a nutrient that the body cannot make from other nutrients

• a nutrient that the body can make from other nutrients

• a nutrient that the body needs large amounts of

• a nutrient that the body needs trace (very small) amounts of

What is the difference between organic and in-organic nutrients?

• organic nutrients come from the soil whereas in-organic nutrients come from the air

• organic nutrients release less energy than in-organic nutrients

• organic nutrients contain carbon atoms whereas in-organic nutrients do not contain carbon atoms

• organic nutrients are home grown whereas in-organic nutrients are store bought

Select the statements that are TRUE about macronutrients.

• they are needed in large amounts

• they have large amounts of energy

• they have high mass

• they have great potential

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Select the following classes of carbohydrates from the options below.

• monosaccharides

• disaccharides

• polysaccharides

• trisaccharides

List ONE example of a simple sugar and one example of a complex sugar (in that order).