Nutrition Quiz: What Do You Really Know?
- 1.A nutrient needed in large amounts and that provides energy is called a(n) ______.
- 2.Check all that are macronutients.
- A.
Fat
- B.
Vitamins
- C.
Water
- D.
Carbohydrates
- E.
Protein
- F.
Minerals
- 3.Check all that are micronutrients.
- A.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- B.
Vitamin B-12
- C.
Phytochemicals
- D.
Fiber
- E.
Zinc
- F.
Simple Carbohydrates
- 4.To slow bacteria growth, refrigerators should be kept at a temperature of ______ degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
- 5.Suppose you want to cook some vegetables. What method preserves the most nutrients?
- A.
Slow-cooking
- B.
Steaming
- C.
Boiling
- D.
Baking
- 6.Which is an important component of food safety?
- A.
Washing hands
- B.
Keeping raw meats separate from other foods
- C.
Storing leftovers in the refrigerator
- D.
All of the above
- 7.The maximum length of time that perishable food should be left out for, in order to prevent food-borne illnesses, is ______ hour(s).
- 8.People with a BMI (body mass index) of ______ or greater are considered "obese".
- 9.Which of these is the healthiest form of fat?
- A.
Saturated Fat
- B.
Trans-Fat
- C.
Poly-Unsaturated Fat
- D.
Cholesterol
- 10.Calcium, magnesium, and potassium are examples of what?
- A.
Minerals
- B.
Vitamins
- C.
Macronutrients
- D.
None of the above
- 11.What are the building blocks of protein?
- A.
Essential Fatty Acids
- B.
Amino Acids
- C.
Sugar Molecules
- D.
All of the above
- 12.What food is a complete protein?
- A.
Eggs
- B.
Nuts
- C.
Kidney beans
- D.
Corn
- 13.A plain baked potato is more nutrient-dense than french fries.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Carbohydrates do NOT include:
- A.
Sugar
- B.
Amino acids
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Starch
- 15.The unit that we use to measure our daily overall energy needs is called a ______.
- 16.Which disease is caused by too little calcium in the diet?
- A.
Cancer
- B.
High blood pressure
- C.
Kwashiorkor
- D.
Osteoporosis
- E.
Anemia
- 17.Which of the following is a warning sign of Anorexia Nervosa?
- A.
Regular intake of large amounts of food
- B.
Refusal to exercise
- C.
The development of food rituals
- D.
Desire to spend more time with friends
- 18.Vitamins are naturally occurring substances needed to get calories out of food.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Which of the following best describes the American Dietetic's Association recommended percentages for carbohydrates, protein, and fat?
- A.
Carbohydrates 60-70%, protein 20%, fat 10-20%
- B.
Carbohydrates 30-40%, protein 30-40%, fat 20-40%
- C.
Carbohydrates 30-40%, protein 20-30%, fat 30-50%
- D.
Carbohyrates 50-60%, protein 15%, fat 25-35%
- 20.Which of the following vitamins helps with eye-sight?
- A.
Vitamin A
- B.
Vitamin B-6
- C.
Vitamin C
- D.
Vitamin D
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