Basic Nutrition Principles

5 Questions | By Ariella_mozzerel | Updated: Aug 20, 2018 | Attempts: 292

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Over the past week we have covered a lot concerning nutrients that are required to keep our bodies operational and healthy. The quiz below is designed to test out what you understood from the reading you have completed about basic nutrients and show you what to read up on. Give it a shot and good luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

What percent carbohydrate should a dancer's diet be composed of?
- A.
  
  40-45%
- B.
  
  50-55%
- C.
  
  55-60%
- D.
  
  30-35%
Correct Answer(s)
A. 40-45%
C. 55-60%
2.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
- A.
  
  Carbohydrate
- B.
  
  Protein
- C.
  
  Fat
- D.
  
  Calcium
Correct Answer
D. Calcium

Explanation
Calcium is a mineral

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3.

True or false: dancers are recommended to eat a reduced calorie diet for maximum energy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Eating a sufficient amount of calories is essential for maintaing energy.

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4.

Name 5 uses of fat in the body.
5.

Which of the following macronutrients is broken down into sugar and used as a primary fuel source?
- A.
  
  Fat
- B.
  
  Carbohydrate
- C.
  
  Protein
Correct Answer
B. Carbohydrate

Explanation
"Dancers who do not ingest sufficient carbohydrate in their diet will compromise their ability to train because of low muscle glycogen storage" -Fueling the Dancer

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Basic Nutrition Principles

What percent carbohydrate should a dancer's diet be composed of?

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

True or false: dancers are recommended to eat a reduced calorie diet for maximum energy.

Name 5 uses of fat in the body.

Which of the following macronutrients is broken down into sugar and used as a primary fuel source?