Diet Macronutrients

Question 1

How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate provide?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

7 calories

Answer

9 calories

Answer

2 calories

Question 2

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred primary source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fiber

Question 3

How many calories does one gram of fat provide?

Accepted Answer

9 calories

Answer

4 calories

Answer

7 calories

Answer

5 calories

Question 4

What percentage of total daily calories is generally recommended to come from protein for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

10–35%

Answer

5–10%

Answer

45–65%

Answer

20–40%

Question 5

Which type of carbohydrate is digested most slowly and helps regulate blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Complex carbohydrates

Answer

Simple sugars

Answer

Refined grains

Answer

High-fructose corn syrup

Question 6

What is the primary structural role of protein in the body?

Accepted Answer

Building and repairing tissues

Answer

Storing energy

Answer

Regulating blood sugar

Answer

Absorbing fat-soluble vitamins

Question 7

Which of the following is classified as a complete protein?

Accepted Answer

Chicken breast

Answer

Brown rice

Answer

Black beans

Answer

Lentils