Diet/Basic Foods Quiz

Name

What type of nutrients must be provided by the diet because the body cannot produce them in sufficient quantities?

• micronutrients
• essential nutrients
• non-essential nutrients
• calories

What are simple sugars?

• starches
• polysaccharides
• monosaccharides
• fiber

What is the best method to preserve the vitamins in vegetables during food preparation?

• blanch them
• steam them
• roast them
• cut them in advance and serve them raw

An indigestible material in plant foods that provides bulk in the diet

• Fat
• Protein
• Fiber
• all of the above

Complete proteins contains how many essential amino acids?

• 3 essential amino acids
• 6 essential amino acids
• 9 essential amino acids
• 12 essential amino acids

Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Which one of the following is a water soluble vitamins?

• Vitamin A
• Iron
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin K

Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

• Orange juice
• Oatmeal
• Chicken
• Eggs

How many ounces does 1 cup weigh?

• 4
• 6
• 8
• 10