Food Group: Multiple Choice Questions
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- 1.The definition of nutrition is:
- A.
The study of the effect of food and how it is processed in the body
- B.
The science of how nutrients are obtained for people to use
- C.
The study of how energy flows throughout the body and how it is processed
- 2.Nutrients are:
- A.
Substances that nourish the body and are used to obtain energy for the body
- B.
Substances the body uses to make chemical reactions occur throughout the body systems
- C.
Chemicals that aid in the function of muscles and organs in the body
- 3.The six essential nutrients are:
- A.
Carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water
- B.
Carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and water
- C.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water
- 4.The number of official food groups on the USDA's Food Pyramid is:
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
6
- 5.The food group is a mixture of plant and animal sources of food and is an important source of protein for people
- A.
Grains
- B.
Meats and beans
- C.
Vegetables
- 6.Foods in this group should be consumed often by teens due to their large amount of calcium and should be either low fat or fat-free.
- A.
Grains
- B.
Meats and beans
- C.
Dairy
- 7.This food group should be composed of high fiber foods like granola, whole wheat breads, and oatmeal.
- A.
Grains
- B.
Meats and beans
- C.
Vegetables
- 8.This food group is composed of five different subgroups, from "dark leafy" and "dry beans and peas".
- A.
Grains
- B.
Meats and beans
- C.
Vegetables
- 9.Carbohydrates should compose ___________ of a person's daily calorie intake.
- A.
40-50%
- B.
55-65%
- C.
60-70%
- 10.What are the two forms of carbohydrates?
- A.
Single and Double
- B.
Simple and complex
- C.
Sugars and starches
- 11.What is the main purpose of carbohydrates for the body?
- A.
They provide chemicals to help repair cells and aid in digestion.
- B.
They help regulate hormones and body temperature within the body.
- C.
They are the main source of energy for the body.
- 12.When a person eats too many carbohydrates over time, that person may develop:
- A.
Heart disease or cancer.
- B.
Diabetes or hypoglycemia
- C.
Hypertension or COPD
- 13.Proteins should compose ___________of a person's daily Calorie intake.
- A.
30-40%
- B.
20-30%
- C.
10-20%
- 14.What are the two purposes of proteins in the body?
- A.
They help build and repair body tissue and helps regulate enzymes
- B.
They help repair cells and aid the processing of other nutruients
- C.
They aid in energy formation and help clear the digestive tract.
- 15.What happens to the body when a person consumes too much protein?
- A.
The person could develop kidney failure or calcium loss.
- B.
The person could develop liver failure or hypertension
- C.
Nothing would happen to the person
- 16.What waxy substance is found in all animal sources of protein?
- A.
Trans fat
- B.
Cholesterol
- C.
Unsaturated fat
- 17.What are the two forms of cholesterol?
- A.
FSH and LH
- B.
HDL and LDL
- C.
HGH and NLS
- 18.
- A.
Regulating body hormones
- B.
Regulating body temperature
- C.
Repairing body tissues
- 19.Which of the folling is NOT a form of fat?
- A.
Saturated
- B.
LIipid
- C.
Unsaturated
- 20.What foods usually contain saturated fats?
- A.
Beans, nuts, and grains
- B.
Meats, seafood, and dairy
- C.
Fruits, vegetables, and oils
- 21.What is trans fat?
- A.
A type of saturated fat that is used in candy and other sugary foods
- B.
A man-made fat that is formed by chemically changing unsaturated fat to a solid
- C.
A chemical that is used to enhance the taste of food.
- 22.The process of changing a liquid fat to a solid fat chemically is called:
- A.
Hydrolisation
- B.
Hydrogenation
- C.
Hypertension
- 23.Which fat is the most healthy and should be consumed more often?
- A.
Saturated
- B.
Unsaturated
- C.
Trans Fat
- 24.What is the purpose of a vitamin?
- A.
They regulate body temperature
- B.
They help repair cells and aid the processing of othe nutrients
- C.
They aid in energy formation and help clear the digestive tract.
- 25.What are the two types of vitamins?
- A.
Fat-soluble and water-soluble
- B.
Water -soluble and protein-soluble
- C.
Water-soluble and protein-soluble
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