Quiz about Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a bad fat?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fat

Answer

Monosaccharide

Answer

Unsaturated fat

Answer

Carbohydrate

Question 2

Which of the following assist in digestion by keeping movement and bulk in the stool?

Accepted Answer

Fiber

Answer

Monosaccharides

Answer

Lipids

Answer

Amino Acids

Question 3

True or False. Sodium is needed in high amounts?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

True or False. Carbohydrates are necessary to build muscle and other body parts.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 5

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

Accepted Answer

to provide the body with energy.

Answer

to provide a layer of insulation for protection.

Answer

to boost the immune system and fight off infection.

Answer

to help us get a good night's rest.

Question 6

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

vitamins

Answer

minerals

Answer

fats

Question 7

The body's main source of energy

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Vitamins

Answer

minerals

Question 8

Which of the following foods is NOT a carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

fish

Answer

rice

Answer

bread

Answer

fruit

Question 9

Which of the following foods is NOT a protein?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

Steak

Answer

Eggs

Answer

Chicken

Question 10

This nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature.

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Fats

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Saturated fats

Question 11

Grains are a good source of...

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Sugar

Answer

Water

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

Accepted Answer

proteins

Answer

vitamins

Answer

fats

Answer

carbohydrates

Question 13

Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

fats

Answer

carbohydrates

Answer

protein

Answer

water

Question 14

Which of the following is true about most fast foods?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Answer

they are low in nutrient density

Answer

they are high in fat and calories

Answer

they are low in vitamins and minerals

Question 15

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?

Accepted Answer

to provide all the nutrients you need

Answer

to learn the food label

Answer

to keep from getting bored with your diet

Answer

to help improve physical fitness

Question 16

Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium

Accepted Answer

Minerals

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fat

Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 17

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are health sources of....

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Fiber

Answer

Protein

Answer

Minerals

Question 18

Which one of the following is a good protein source?

Accepted Answer

Beans

Answer

Banana

Answer

Bagels

Answer

Breakfast Bar

Question 19

Proteins are found in...

Accepted Answer

All choices are correct

Answer

dried beans, peas, and nuts

Answer

milk and eggs

Answer

meat, fish, and poultry

Question 20

A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.

Accepted Answer

Diet

Answer

Metabolism

Answer

Calories

Answer

Vitamins

Question 21

A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Water

Answer

Fat

Question 22

Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

Accepted Answer

Vitamins

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Metabolism

Answer

Digestion

Question 23

The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.

Accepted Answer

Digestion

Answer

Diet

Answer

Metabolism

Answer

Calories

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