Diet Macronutrients 2

Question 1

What are essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids that must be obtained through diet

Answer

Amino acids the body can produce on its own

Answer

Amino acids found only in plant foods

Answer

Amino acids used solely for energy production

Question 2

Which macronutrient plays the most important role in hormone production?

Accepted Answer

Dietary fat

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fiber

Question 3

What is the recommended Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for total fat intake?

Accepted Answer

20–35%

Answer

10–20%

Answer

35–50%

Answer

5–15%

Question 4

Which of the following foods is highest in healthy unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Avocado

Answer

Butter

Answer

Coconut oil

Answer

Whole milk

Question 5

How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is generally recommended for a sedentary adult?

Accepted Answer

0.8 g/kg

Answer

0.4 g/kg

Answer

1.6 g/kg

Answer

2.2 g/kg

Question 6

What is glycogen?

Accepted Answer

The stored form of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles

Answer

A type of dietary fat stored in adipose tissue

Answer

A protein used for immune function

Answer

A hormone that regulates fat metabolism

Question 7

Which macronutrient has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Fat

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Alcohol