For each of the 4 biomolecules, determine whether they provide energy for your body or they are used to build things for your body. (HINT: 2 provide energy and 2 are used to build things for your body!)

Match each of the four biomolecules with its function (job) in your body...

Match each of the four biomolecules with the foods they would be associated with...

Carbohydrates are quickly metabolized (broken down) by your body, but lipids take more time for your body to metabolize (break down). However, both carbohydrates and lipids provide your body with...

Which of the following is TRUE about proteins?

An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?

Ivan plays center midfield on his competitive soccer team. He is very serious about winning a district championship this year. Athletes that compete at such a high level require a lot of quick available energy in order to fuel their bodies for their games. Which of the following foods would be best for Ivan to eat before his games?

Jaziel is a competitive weightlifter who wants to build up his muscle mass so that he can lift more than his current record of 250 pounds. Which biomolecule should Jaziel be eating and when should he eat it?

The graph below shows the speed of a bicyclist during a race...

One hour (60 minutes) into the race, the cyclist consumed (ate) a snack to help improve their performance. Based on the data in the graph and what you know about biomolecules, what do you think their snack was made of?

A student preparing for a hike wants to pack a snack that has biomolecules that provide quickly available energy, but few excess calories from other biomolecules. Which nutrition label lists the best combination of biomolecules that provide quickly available energy while providing the fewest calories from other types of biomolecules?