Chapter 15

Which is not one of the 6 categories of nutrients?

• fiber

• minerals

• protein

• fats

Which is a good source of carbohydrates?

• dry beans

• eggs

• refined sugar

• all of these

Which is not a good source of fiber?

• popcorn

• whole-grain bread

• water

• carrot

What is an incomplete protein?

• a protein lacking the essential amount of fat

• a protein lacking one or more of the essential amino acids

• a grouping of amino acids

• another name for one amino acid

What effect does unsaturated fat have on your body?

• increases cholesterol

• causes anemia

• lowers cholesterol

• store energy

What is a good source of unsaturated fat?

• butter

• coconut oil

• vegetable shortening

• avocado

Which is not a function cholesterol has in the body?

• producing vitamin D

• building cells

• providing energy

• building hormones

Which vitamin is found in dark leafy vegetables, milk, and deep yellow and orange fruit?

• A

• B-12

• Zinc

• Calcium

Which vitamin is used by the body to clot blood?

• D

• Zinc

• K

• Folate

What nutrient is used to build, maintain, and repair body tissues?

• carbohydrate

• protein

• saturated fat

• unsaturated fat