Quiz-HNS

_______ is the study of food and how it is used by the body

The following are the roles of nutrients EXCEPT:

• sources of energy

• speed up metabolism

• build/maintain body tissues

• regulate body processes

Choose two (2) nutrients that provide energy.

• carbohydrates

• minerals

• vitamins

• fats

Choose two (2) nutrients that build/maintain body tissues.

• carbohydrates

• minerals

• water

• vitamins

Choose two (2) nutrients that regulate body processes.

• fats

• water

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

.An inadequate supply or poor utilization of nutrients may lead to ______

Identify the carbohydrate that is being described, "composed of multiple units of simple sugars joined together"

• simple sugar

• compound sugar

• complex carbohydrates

Identify the carbohydrate that is being described, "requires no further digestion prior to absorption."

• simple sugar

• compound sugar

• complex carbohydrates

Identify the carbohydrate that is being described, "consist of two simple sugars that are joined together"

• simple sugar

• compound sugar

• complex carbohydrates

Which among the following is an example of simple sugar?

• cellulose

• sucrose

• fructose