Nutrition Quiz

What is the classification of carbohydrates based on the number of sugar units?

• monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides

• tripeptides, dipeptides, oligopeptides

• soluble and insoluble fiber

• primary and secondary proteins

Which of the following is a source of monosaccharides?

• Honey, fruits, and vegetables

• Legumes and starchy vegetables

• Oat bran, legumes, and pectin

• Milk dairy and eggs

What are the two main categories of protein sources?

• Soluble and insoluble proteins

• Animal base proteins and plant proteins

• Fiber and starches

• Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides

Which of the following is considered a primary source of animal-based protein?

• Soy and legumes

• Nuts, seeds, and whole grains

• Meat and poultry

• Fruits and vegetables

What type of carbohydrate is indigestible by humans?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Oligosaccharides

• Insoluble fiber

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

• Triglycerides

• Sterols

• Phospholipids

• Amino acids

Fatty acids are classified by which of the following characteristics?

• Color, taste, and viscosity

• Chain length, saturation, and shape

• Solubility in water, boiling point, and reactivity

• Atomic weight, electron configuration, and polarity

Which food source is rich in phospholipids?

• Meat, dairy, cooking oils

• Organ meat, wheat germ, peanuts, soy, legumes, whole grains, unrefined vegetable oils

• Eggs, liver, lean meats, shellfish

• Fruits, vegetables, and nuts

Where can you find dietary sterols?

• Meat, dairy, cooking oils

• Organ meat, wheat germ, peanuts, soy, legumes, whole grains, unrefined vegetable oils

• Eggs, liver, lean meats, shellfish

• Fruits, vegetables, and nuts

Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin in the human body?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Oral cavity

• Colon