A Trivia Quiz On Human Nutrition!

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The human body is made up of very complex rules, most of the energy it needs to perform its functions is as a result of what a person ingests. This, therefore, puts some emphasis on checking what we eat and what they help us with. Below is a review of test questions from tests I-IV in Dr. Andrews' Human Nutrition 210 course. Try them out!

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1.

Legumes (dry beans) are in which Food Guide Pyramid group?
- A.
  
  Fruit/vegetable
- B.
  
  Bean/bread
- C.
  
  Meat/protein
- D.
  
  Bread/cereal
2.

All of the following are characteristic of cholesterol except
- A.
  
  It is used for making estrogen and testosterone.
- B.
  
  It is incorporated into cell membranes.
- C.
  
  It is converted to bile.
- D.
  
  It is an essential nutrient.
3.

The body energy that can be stored in almost unlimited amounts is
- A.
  
  Glycogen
- B.
  
  Protein
- C.
  
  Glucose
- D.
  
  Triglyceride.
4.

Where does digestion begin?
- A.
  
  Small intestine
- B.
  
  Mouth
- C.
  
  Stomach
- D.
  
  Esophagus
5.

If a fat contains mostly saturated fatty acids, it is likely to be
- A.
  
  Solid at room temperature.
- B.
  
  Soft at room temperature.
- C.
  
  Rancid at room temperature.
- D.
  
  Liquid at room temperature.
6.

When looking at the ingredient label of a bottled spaghetti sauce, you see that olive oil is the second ingredient. This means that
- A.
  
  Olive oil is the second ingredient by weight.
- B.
  
  Olive oil is the second ingredient by alphabetical listing.
- C.
  
  Olive oil is the second ingredient by amount present in the sauce.
- D.
  
  Olive oil is just one of the ingredients present in the sauce.
7.

The function of thick mucus in the stomach is to
- A.
  
  Promote fat digestion.
- B.
  
  Protect stomach cells from acid and enzymes.
- C.
  
  Activate stomach enzymes.
- D.
  
  Keep the stomach bacteria-free.
8.

To be transported throughout the body, fats are packaged in structures called
- A.
  
  Phospholipids.
- B.
  
  Micelles.
- C.
  
  Lipoproteins.
- D.
  
  Tryglycerides.
9.

Which of the following is a major source of lactose?
- A.
  
  Buttermilk
- B.
  
  Broccoli
- C.
  
  Honey
- D.
  
  Lactose
10.

Nutrient density can be defined as
- A.
  
  The amount of kcalories in a food divided by the amount of kcalories needed in a day.
- B.
  
  The amount of a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of kcalories in that serving.
- C.
  
  The amount of a particular nutrient in a serving of food divided by the number of grams of protein.
- D.
  
  The amount of a nutrient in a serving of food divided by the amount of the nutrient needed for that day.
11.

A saturated fatty acid contains
- A.
  
  2 to 12 double bonds.
- B.
  
  No double bonds
- C.
  
  14 to 24 double bonds.
- D.
  
  One double bond.
12.

Which of the following hormones corrects a hyperglycemic state?
- A.
  
  Insulin
- B.
  
  Glucagon
- C.
  
  Epinephrine
- D.
  
  Cortisol
13.

Which of the following is not true about water?
- A.
  
  Provides a way to transport nutrients and waste
- B.
  
  Dietary need of approximately 8 cups per day
- C.
  
  Provides energy
- D.
  
  By-product of cell chemical reactions
14.

Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine?
- A.
  
  Dietary fiber
- B.
  
  Dextrose
- C.
  
  Disaccharides
- D.
  
  Simple sugars
15.

A kcalorie is a measure of
- A.
  
  Sugar and fat in food.
- B.
  
  Nutrients in food
- C.
  
  Fat in food
- D.
  
  Heat energy
16.

Starch is comprised of hundreds and perhaps thousands of which molecule?
- A.
  
  Glucose
- B.
  
  Galactose
- C.
  
  Fructose
- D.
  
  Glycerol
17.

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
- A.
  
  Esophagus
- B.
  
  Tonsils
- C.
  
  Epiglottis
- D.
  
  Tongue
18.

The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called
- A.
  
  Peristalsis
- B.
  
  Compression
- C.
  
  Propulsion
- D.
  
  Regurgitation
19.

Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?
- A.
  
  Supply 4 kcalories per gram
- B.
  
  Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
- C.
  
  Add structural strength to bones and muscles
- D.
  
  Add sweetness to food
20.

Which of the following contains a rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids?
- A.
  
  Sirloin
- B.
  
  Chicken
- C.
  
  Broccoli
- D.
  
  Salmon
21.

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?
- A.
  
  Lipids and oils
- B.
  
  Fiber
- C.
  
  Minerals
- D.
  
  Vitamins
22.

Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?
- A.
  
  Glucose
- B.
  
  Fructose
- C.
  
  Galactose
- D.
  
  Lactose
23.

Most digestion takes place in the
- A.
  
  Pancreas
- B.
  
  Small intestine
- C.
  
  Large intestine
- D.
  
  Stomach
24.

All the following are sources of cholesterol except
- A.
  
  Peanut butter
- B.
  
  Turkey meat
- C.
  
  Whole milk
- D.
  
  Butter
25.

Healthy People 2010 was designed to
- A.
  
  Promote healthful lifestyles and reduce preventable death and disability in all Americans.
- B.
  
  Prevent chronic disease.
- C.
  
  Eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices.
- D.
  
  Disclose dietary practices that best support health.