Nutrition Test

Select three foods that are commonly considered to have a positive impact on the body.

• Salmon, spinach, and blueberries

• Potato chips, soda, and candy

• White bread, processed cheese, and fried chicken

• Ice cream, donuts, and bacon

Which of the following is a reason why some of your favorite foods might have a negative impact on your body?

• They may be high in unhealthy fats, sugars, or additives.

• They are always organic and natural.

• They provide essential vitamins and minerals only.

• They have no effect on your health.

What are nutrients?

• Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly

• Substances that only provide flavor to food

• Chemicals that make food last longer

• Substances that only provide color to food

Nutrients enable certain critical bodily functions to occur.

• True

• False

What type of nutrient is a major source of energy?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Vitamin

Sugars are called ______ carbohydrates.

• simple

• complex

• fiber

• starch

Starches are called ______ carbohydrates.

• complex

• simple

• refined

• soluble

Your body breaks down carbohydrates into ______ to obtain energy.

• Protein

• Fat

• Glucose

• Fiber

Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

• Broccoli

• Candy

• Sweet potato

• Flatbread

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

• Candy

• Cookies

• Broccoli

• Bread