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QUIZ - MACRONUTRIENTS

A healthy diet is especially important for the elderly. Please answer this questionnaire in order to test your knowledge about macronutrients. Only one option is correct.

1. A healthy and equilibrated diet from a nutritional point of view should take into account the quantities of:

Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Macronutrients and micronutrients

2. The following macronutrients are present in the foods you eat:

Proteins and lipids
Proteins, lipids and carbohydrates
Proteins and carbohydrates

3. The main functions of proteins are:

To provide energy
To support the growth and repair of living cells
Growth, repair, functioning and structure of all living cells

4. What are the daily needs and energy value for proteins?

10-15% of your total energy; 1 g of protein is equivalent to 4 kcal
55-75% of your total energy; 1 g of protein is equivalent to 2 kcal
15-30% of your total energy; 1 g of protein is equivalent to 7 kcal

5. The most healthy sources of lipids are mainly of:

Animal origin
Vegetable origin
Animal and vegetable origin

6. Lipids are important for your health status, because:

Lipids are the main source of energy
Lipids are crucial for the transport of fat-soluble vitamins
Lipids are the main energy source; crucial for the transport of vitamins A, D, E and K and antioxidants; important for insulating and thermal protection around vital organs

7. Which is the energy value of 1 g of lipids?

9 kcal / 37 kJ
7 kcal / 29 kJ
4 kcal / 17 kJ

8. The main functions of Carbohydrates are:

To transport water-soluble vitamins and minerals
To provide energy and to participate in the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs
To support the growth and repair of living cells

9. Your nutritional needs (per day) with respect to carbohydrates are:

10-15% of calories
15-30% of calories
55-75% of calories

10. Cereals, potatoes, rice, pasta and legumes are the main sources of:

Simple carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates
Proteins and lipids

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