Nutrition Quiz Chapter 18

What is the study of nutrients and how the body uses them called?

• Metabolism

• Nutrition

• Physiology

• Biochemistry

Which of the following is a characteristic of macronutrients?

• Required in small amounts

• Provide energy

• Help extract energy from macronutrients

• Include vitamins and minerals

What are essential nutrients?

• Nutrients that can be synthesized by the body

• Nutrients that must be obtained from the diet

• Nutrients that are not necessary for survival

• Nutrients that are only found in plants

What are calories?

• Units of weight

• Units of volume

• Units of heat used to express the amount of energy in foods

• Units of temperature

What are carbohydrates primarily used for in cellular processes?

• Building muscle

• Powering cellular processes

• Storing genetic information

• Regulating body temperature

Which of the following is a source of polysaccharides?

• Honey

• Milk sugar

• Starch from plant foods

• Cane sugar

What type of carbohydrate is found in honey and fruits?

• Polysaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Monosaccharides

• Cellulose

Which carbohydrate is not digested but provides fiber?

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Sucrose

What is the primary source of fuel for cellular processes?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

What is the average carbohydrate intake in the United States?

• 100 to 200 grams/day

• 200 to 300 grams/day

• 300 to 400 grams/day

• 400 to 500 grams/day