Medical Quiz

The Energy Nutrients Quiz


Preview:


The study of how the body uses the nutrients in the foods that are eaten.

A. nutrition

B. nutrients

C. microbiology

D. foods


____________________ are chemical chains that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms and make up the fats we consume.

A. fatty acids

B. polysaccharides

C. omega-3

D. amino acids


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


Which type of fatty acid is known for being good for heart health?

A. cholesterol

B. omega-3

C. trans fatty acids

D. saturated fatty acids


The energy nutrients are

A. vitamins, minerals, water

B. carbohydrates, proteins, fats

C. fruits, vegetables, dairy

D. carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals


Starches and fibers are types of

A. simple carbohydrates

B. complex carbohydrates

C. grains

D. vegetable carbs


Where do the healthiest sources of fat come from?

A. plants

B. animals


_________________ 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


Which type of fat should you try to limit the most.

A. trans fats

B. unsaturated fats

C. saturated fats

D. cholesterol


What happens to excess carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the body?

A. excreted as waste

B. stored as fat

C. stored in stomach


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


How many calories per gram does protein contain?

A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. 9


Failure to get enough nutrients may result in

A. malnutrition

B. hunger

C. deficiency disease

D. hair loss


Chemical substances from food the body needs to live.

A. nutrition

B. nutrients

C. energy nutrients

D. calories


Most people in the United States have a hard time getting enough protein in their diet.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


______________________ help the body absorb certain vitamins, make food taste good, make baked goods tender, and keeps you full longer.

A. Carbohydrates

B. Protein

C. Fat

D. Fiber


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


Which type of carbohydrates should you try to consume more than others?

A. complex carbohydrates

B. simple carbohydrates

C. added sugars

D. sucrose


Nutrients that the body can make are called

A. essential nutrients

B. nonessential nutrients

C. enzymes

D. hormones


____________ __________________ is NOT a sign of a person’s nutritional status.

A. body weight

B. hair color

C. over weight

D. bad cholesterol


_____________________ are ingredients that are put into food during processing

A. added sugar

B. sucrose

C. fiber

D. vitamin D


_____________________ is a form of complex carbohydrates from plants that humans cannot digest.

A. complex carbohydrates

B. starch

C. dietary fiber

D. simple


A lack of right proportions of nutrients over an extended period of time.

A. hunger

B. malnutrition

C. deficiency

D. diet


The units used to measure the energy in food.

A. calories

B. carbohydrates

C. grams

D. ounces




Disclaimer:

Medical Quiz should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only.