Macronutrients Quiz

Anika, Benjamin, and Aria are having a debate. Anika thinks macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories and energy. Benjamin thinks they provide vitamins and minerals. Aria thinks they provide fiber and antioxidants. Who is correct?

• Nutrients that provide calories and energy

• Nutrients that provide vitamins and minerals

• Nutrients that provide fiber and antioxidants

• Nutrients that provide hydration and electrolytes

Can you guys help me out? I'm trying to figure out which of these is NOT considered a macronutrient.

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

• Fat

Ethan, Isla, and Sophia are having a debate about nutrition. They are trying to figure out how many calories per gram do carbohydrates provide. Can you help them settle this?

• Ethan thinks it's 2 calories

• Isla thinks it's 4 calories

• Sophia thinks it's 6 calories

• They also considered 8 calories as an option

Mason, Abigail, and Maya are having a debate about carbohydrates. Mason thinks that the type of carbohydrate made up of just one or two sugar molecules is called 'Simple carbs'. Abigail thinks it's 'Complex carbs', and Maya thinks it's 'Fiber'. Who is correct?

• Mason (Simple carbs)

• Abigail (Complex carbs)

• Maya (Fiber)

• None of them

Imagine Jackson, Benjamin, and Henry are superheroes. Each of them has a special power derived from a specific macronutrient. Jackson has super speed from carbohydrates, Benjamin has super strength from protein, and Henry has super endurance from fat. Who has the power that is necessary for growth, immune functions, and preserving lean muscle mass?

• Jackson (Carbohydrates)

• Benjamin (Protein)

• Henry (Fat)

• None of them

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William, Mia, and Rohan are having a debate about healthy eating. They are trying to figure out which type of fat is considered the healthiest. Can you help them out?

• Saturated fat

• Trans fat

• Unsaturated fat

• Cholesterol

Anika, Mia, and Hannah are reviewing macros, but they forgot which macronutrient is the most concentrated source of energy. Can you help them?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

• Fat

Anika, Elijah, and Ethan are talking about macros and calories. They are trying to figure out which macronutrient provides 9 calories per gram. Can you help them remember?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

• Fat

Imagine Ava, Samuel, and Scarlett are on a quest for the ultimate health food. They come across a magical garden filled with fruits, vegetables, starchy foods, and beans. Which macronutrient do you think they would find in abundance in these foods?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

• Fat

Aria, Arjun, and Lily are talking about carbs. They want to know why it's important to understand the different types of carbohydrates. Can you help them out?

• To know which ones to avoid completely

• To know which ones are the quickest source of energy

• To know which ones offer vitamins and minerals

• To know which ones are the most filling