Nutrition Quiz

A shortage of a nutrient is known as a _____.

• excess
• overload
• deficiency
• surplus

Which of the following is not one of the 6 key nutrients?

• Fruit

• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

True or False: Fiber is a nutrient, found in complex carbohydrates, that helps remove waste from the body.

• True
• False

This key nutrient is the body's main source of energy.

• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins

This key nutrient protects the body's internal organs.

• Fat
• Protein
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates

This key nutrient helps control body processes.

• Water

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Protein

This fat is often considered the "healthy fat," and is liquid at room temperature.

• Cholesterol
• Saturated fat
• Trans fat
• Unsaturated fat

Your body loses water in all of the following ways, except:

• Sweating

• Urinating

• IReady testing

• Breathing

According to MyPlate, the majority of your diet should consist of _____.

• Grains

• fruits

• junk food
• meat and dairy

True or False: You should consume at least 3 cups of dairy products each day.

• True
• False