Nutrition Quiz

What is the process of choosing and consuming foods and beverages to fuel your body called?

• Digestion

• Nutrition

• Metabolism

• Respiration

What type of carbohydrates are sugars classified as?

• Complex carbohydrates

• Simple carbohydrates

• Fiber

• Starch

Which of these vegetables is a source of starch?

• Carrots

• Potatoes

• Lettuce

• Tomatoes

Which of the following is NOT a source of starch?

• Beans

• Corn

• Chicken

• Peas

Proteins are necessary for the maintenance of which of the following?

• Hair and fingernails

• Blood sugar levels

• Body temperature

• Water balance

Which body process do vitamins help regulate?

• Digestion

• Blood clotting

• Breathing

• Sweating

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body?

• Cushions joints

• Protects sensitive tissues

• Increases blood pressure

• Moves materials throughout the body

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

What are the six nutrients?

• Glucose, Vitamins, Glycogen, Adipose, Fatty Acids, and Proteins

• Fats, Carbs, Vitamins, Protein, Water, and Minerals

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Sodium, Calcium, and Magnesium

What is the body's preferred source of energy for your brain and central nervous system?

• Glucose

• Unsaturated Fat

• Protein

• Vitamins