Nutrition Quiz

What is the process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth called?

• Digestion

• Nutrition

• Metabolism

• Respiration

What are the chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Nutrients

• Minerals

Nutrients that are the major source of energy

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• minerals

What are complex carbohydrates broken down into during digestion?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Glucose

• Vitamins

Which of the following is a rich source of starch?

• Apples

• Bread

• Chicken

• Milk

What is dietary fiber?

• A type of protein

• A simple carbohydrate

• A complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods

• A type of fat

What is one function of protein in the body?

• Store energy

• Build and maintain cells and tissues

• Provide vitamins

• Increase fat storage

What happens if you do not consume enough protein?

• You gain weight rapidly.

• You have a stronger immune system.

• You risk serious consequences like weakened immune systems.

• You become more energetic.

How many different amino acids make up proteins?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What are essential amino acids?

• Amino acids produced by the body in large amounts.

• Amino acids that can only be obtained through diet.

• Amino acids that are not needed by the body.

• Amino acids that are produced by the body in small amounts.