Deck 4: Macronutrients

Question 1

Which of the following groups of elements are found in all macronutrients?

A) Carbon, sulfur, hydrogen and nitrogen
B) Carbon, iron, hydrogen and nitrogen
C) Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
D) Carbon, nitrogen, iron and sulfur
E) Carbon, iron, oxygen and hydrogen

Answer 1

C

Question 2

How much energy do each of the macronutrients, and alcohol provide?

A) Protein 17 kJ, Carbohydrate 17 kJ, Fat 37 kJ, Alcohol 29 kJ
B) Protein 16 kJ, Carbohydrate 17 kJ, Fat 37 kJ, Alcohol 29 kJ
C) Protein 4 kJ, Carbohydrate 4 kJ, Fat 9 kJ, Alcohol 7 kJ
D) Protein 17 kJ, Carbohydrate 17 kJ, Fat 17 kJ, Alcohol 17 kJ
E) Protein 17 kJ, Carbohydrate 16 kJ, Fat 37 kJ, Alcohol 29 kJ

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which part of the amino acid structure differentiates amino acids from each other?

A) Carboxyl group
B) Side chain
C) Position of the peptide bond
D) Amino group
E) All of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following groups are not representative of different types of fats?

A) Waxes, cholesterol, vitamins A & D, triglycerides, phospholipids and esters
B) Waxes, sterols, monoglycerides, vitamins C & E, triglycerides, phospholipids and esters
C) Waxes, testosterone, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides and phospholipids
D) Waxes, fat-soluble vitamins, diglycerides, triglycerides, oestrogen and esters
E) Waxes, vitamin A, testosterone, cholesterol, phospholipids and triglycerides

Question 5

Which macronutrient provides the muscles cells with the most immediate form of energy required for exercise and performance?

A) Carbohydrate
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Alcohol
E) Carbohydrate and fat