Nutrition Quiz

What is a hexose?

• A 5 carbon sugar

• A 6 carbon sugar

• A type of fiber

• A disaccharide

Which of the following is NOT a source of complex carbohydrates?

• Milk

• Legumes

• Grains

• Honey

What type of nutrient is fiber classified under?

• Protein

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

Which of the following is a source of soluble fiber?

• Skin of fruits

• Skin of vegetables

• Pectin

• Whole grains

How many essential amino acids are there?

• 11

• 9

• 20

• 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

• Triglycerides

• Glycogen

• Sterols

• Cholesterol

What are oligopeptides composed of?

• 2 amino acids

• 3-10 amino acids

• More than 10 amino acids

• 11 non-essential amino acids

Which of the following is a source of phospholipids?

• Soy

• Legumes

• Egg yolks

• Fish

Where does the digestion of carbohydrates start?

• In the stomach

• In the mouth

• In the small intestine

• In the large intestine

What causes the pancreas to secrete insulin during carbohydrate digestion?

• The breakdown of proteins

• The absorption of monosaccharides into the bloodstream

• The increase of microvilli in the small intestine

• The action of hydrochloric acids and proteases on proteins