The Energy Nutrients Quiz
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Which groups of people generally need more protein in their diet?
A. toddlers and elderly
B. athletes and pregnant women
C. men and women
D. babies and toddlers
Starches and fibers are types of
A. simple carbohydrates
B. complex carbohydrates
C. grains
D. vegetable carbs
____________ __________________ is NOT a sign of a person’s nutritional status.
A. body weight
B. hair color
C. over weight
D. bad cholesterol
Failure to get enough nutrients may result in
A. malnutrition
B. hunger
C. deficiency disease
D. hair loss
_________________ are responsible for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues as well as formation of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. Omega-3s
The body’s chief source of energy
A. carbohydrates
B. proteins
C. fats
D. caffeine
Nutrients that the body can make are called
A. essential nutrients
B. nonessential nutrients
C. enzymes
D. hormones
Most people in the United States have a hard time getting enough protein in their diet.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What groups of people are more vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies?
A. athletes and body builders
B. pregnant women, infants, and children up to 2 years old
C. teenagers and infants
D. elderly and athletes
The units used to measure the energy in food.
A. calories
B. carbohydrates
C. grams
D. ounces
_____________________ is a form of complex carbohydrates from plants that humans cannot digest.
A. complex carbohydrates
B. starch
C. dietary fiber
D. simple
Where do the healthiest sources of fat come from?
A. plants
B. animals
Chemical compounds that are found in every body cell and made up of small units called amino acids are
A. proteins
B. fats
C. carbohydrates
D. vitamins
The study of how the body uses the nutrients in the foods that are eaten.
A. nutrition
B. nutrients
C. microbiology
D. foods
Chemical substances from food the body needs to live.
A. nutrition
B. nutrients
C. energy nutrients
D. calories
