1.Food contains __________; however, some food is a better/richer source than others.
a.calories
b.nutrients
c.protein
d.empty calories

2.This nutrient can be hidden in food and has twice as many calories as other nutrients.
a.fat
b.carbohydrates
c.protein
d. vitamins
e. minerals (sodium)

3.The most concentrated source of calories comes from:
a.protein
b. vitamins
c.fats
d.carbohydrates

4. Peanut butter or cottage cheese is a source for (Which two?)
a.vitamin K
b.protein
c.carbohydrates
d.fats

5.The basic nutrients are vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, water, and carbohydrates.
a.True
b.False

6.Regular exercise must accompany smart eating for weight control.
a.false
b.true

7.Of the following minerals which one can be found in trace amounts in the human body?
a.Chlorine
b.Sodium
c.Iron
d.Calcium

8.This nutrient is needed for proper growth and development.

a.fats

b.carbohydrates

c.protein

d.minerals

9. Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of which vitamin?

a.Vitamin B12

b.Vitamin B6

c.Vitamin C

d.Vitamin E

10.A high intake of fat is associated with some types of cancer.

True
False

11.Water makes up approximately how much of a human’s body weight?

a.10 percent

b.25 percent

c.50 percent

d.60 percent

12.Six to eight servings are required daily.

a.fats

b. carbohydrates

c.water

d.vitamins

e.tea

13.All of the following are complete proteins except for:

a. meat

b.dried beans

c.cheese

d.fish

14.The human body’s main source of energy comes from:

carbohydrates

proteins

fats

vitamins/minerals

15.__________is an empty calorie food that some people call liquid candy.

tomato

milk

soda

bread

orange juice

16.Nutritionists suggest that no more than ________ percent of your daily calories should come from fat.

10

20

30

40

17.This nutrient is found mainly in fruits and vegetables.

fat

water

protein

vitamins & minerals

18.These are fat soluable vitamins.

Vitamins A, C, E

Vitamins B, C, D

Vitamins A, D, E, K

Vitamins C, E, K

19.Carbohydrates are converted into:

fructose

sucrose

lactose

glucose

20.Muscle is made of __________.

calories

nutrients

protein

empty calories

21.The study of how the body uses food.

nutrients

food preparation

nutrition

metabolism

22.____________ is/are an integral part of blood, which carries nutrients to all parts of the body.

White blood cells

Platelets

Amino Acids

Water

23.__________ provide the body with 4 calories per gram and helps the body with growth and development.

Minerals

Proteins

Fats

Carbohydrates

24.Cholesterol comes from which source?

unsaturated fats

incomplete proteins

saturated fats

carbohydrate

25.Milk and dairy products are excellent sources for:

calcium

vitamin C

vitamin K

phenylalanine

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