Nutrition Quiz
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Which nutrient?
A. Fibre
B. Fats
C. Carbohydrates
D. Proteins
_______ keeps your digestive system moving
A. water
B. protein
C. fiber
D. fat
The stomach produces acidic hydrochloric acid. Why ?
A. Starch is broken down into simple glucose by it
B. To neutralize bases present in food
C. Pepsin needs an acidic medium to work upon proteins
D. None of the above
What would be included in the ‘energy in’ side of the energy balance equation?
A. Resting metabolic rate
B. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis
C. Structured Exercise
D. Food ingested
What is the purpose of MyPlate?
A. to learn how to set a table
B. to teach people how to eat a balanced meal
C. to teach people how to count
D. to act as a guide for healthy eating
Which nutrient must be consumed to replenish glycogen stores after exercise?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fiber
Vitamins, water, and minerals are all considered as _________________________________.
A. Macronutrients
B. Micronutrients
C. Nutrition
D. Atoms
Processed foods usually contain a high amount of
A. water
B. sodium
C. vitamins
D. energy
Eating a variety of healthful foods can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Using carbohydrate without the presence of oxygen would produce which of the following metabolites
A. Lactate only
B. Aceytl-CoA
C. Lactate and H+
D. CO2
Why is energy giving food is important?
A. It is not good for us
B. We like it
C. It is sweet
D. It gives us energy to work and play
A good source of complex carbohydrates is…
A. Fruit
B. Honey
C. Beans
D. Eggs
Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K
A. Carbohydrates
B. Metabolism
C. Vitamins
D. Digestion
Which of the following foods contain little or no fibre?
A. apples
B. carrots
C. cheese
D. peas
Predict the next digestive system organ in the following sequence: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, ______
A. liver
B. kidneys
C. small intestines
D. large intestines
A therapeutic diet is a meal plan that controls the intake of certain foods or nutrients as part of the treatment for a medical condition
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which is NOT a type of Carbohydrate
A. Monosaccharide
B. Polymorsaccharide
C. Disaccharide
D. Polysaccharide
Nutrition is the process by which your body takes in and uses food.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Calories are the units that measure the fat in food.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which vitamin helps build strong bones? (found in milk)
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Which of the 6 Basic Nutrients provide us with energy (calories)?
a. Protein
Water
Carbohydrate
b. Protein
Carbohydrate
Vitamin
c. Fat
Vitamin
Protein
d. Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Why is protein an important part of a healthy diet?
A. It’s needed to change glucose to energy
B. It is needed to store nutrients
C. It is needed to repair tissue
D. It is needed to produce water
Fibre is needed for what?
A. healthy blood
B. cell chemistry
C. prevent constipation
D. energy
Define the term ‘balanced diet’.
A. A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
B. A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
C. A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
D. A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
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