Nutrition And Fitness Exam MCQ Quiz!

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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 is created in the body and how it is used in humans.
- D.
  
  The science 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.
  
  Units of chemicals that are used to measure energy in food.
- D.
  
  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.
- D.
  
  Carbohydrates proteins fats, enzymes, neutralizers, and water.
4.

The number of official food groups on the USDA's Food Pyramid is ______.
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
5.

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.
  
  Vegetables
- D.
  
  Dairy
6.

This food group should be composed of high fiber foods like granola, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal.
- A.
  
  Grains
- B.
  
  Meats and beans
- C.
  
  Vegetables
- D.
  
  Dairy
7.

This 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
- D.
  
  Dairy
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
- D.
  
  Dairy
9.

Carbohydrates should compose ____________ of a person's daily Calorie intake.
- A.
  
  40-50%
- B.
  
  55-65%
- C.
  
  60-70%
- D.
  
  65-75%
10.

What are the two forms of carbohydrates?
- A.
  
  Single and double
- B.
  
  Simple and complex
- C.
  
  Sugars and starches
- D.
  
  Sugar and glucose
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 help build and repair muscle tissue.
- D.
  
  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.
  
  Cirrhosis or kidney failure.
- C.
  
  Diabetes or hypoglycemia.
- D.
  
  Hypertension or COPD.
13.

Proteins should compose ____________ of a person's daily Calorie intake.
- A.
  
  30-40%
- B.
  
  20-30%
- C.
  
  10-20%
- D.
  
  5-15%
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 aid in energy formation and help clear the digestive tract.
- C.
  
  They help protect the body organs from injury and help regulate hormones.
- D.
  
  They help repair cells and aid the processing of other nutrients.
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.
  
  The person could develop cancer or COPD.
- D.
  
  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
- D.
  
  Simple sugars
17.

What are the two forms of cholesterol?
- A.
  
  FSH and LH
- B.
  
  HGH and HD
- C.
  
  HDL and LDL
- D.
  
  ALS and NLS
18.

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats in the body?
- A.
  
  Regulating body hormones
- B.
  
  Regulating body temperature
- C.
  
  Repairing body tissues
- D.
  
  Providing long-term energy
19.

Which of the following is NOT a form of fat?
- A.
  
  Saturated
- B.
  
  Lipid
- C.
  
  Unsaturated
- D.
  
  Trans Fat
20.

What foods usually contain saturated fats?
- A.
  
  Beans, nuts, and grains
- B.
  
  Meats, seafood, and dairy
- C.
  
  Fruits, vegetables, and oils
- D.
  
  Meats, nuts, and fish
21.

What is trans fat?
- A.
  
  A type of saturated fat that is used in candy and other sugary foods
- B.
  
  A chemical that is used to enhance the taste of food.
- C.
  
  A man-made fat that is formed by chemically changing unsaturated fat to a solid.
- D.
  
  A type of unsaturated fat that can be used effectively in baked goods instead of saturated fats.
22.

The process of changing a liquid fat to a solid fat chemically is called:
- A.
  
  Hydrolisation
- B.
  
  Hypertension
- C.
  
  Hypothyroid
- D.
  
  Hydrogenation
23.

Which fat is the most healthy and should be consumed more often?
- A.
  
  Saturated fat
- B.
  
  Unsaturated fat
- C.
  
  Trans fat
24.

What is the purpose of a vitamin?
- A.
  
  They regulate body temperature.
- B.
  
  They help build and repair body tissue and helps regulate enzymes.
- C.
  
  They aid in energy formation and help clear the digestive tract.
- D.
  
  They help repair cells and aid the processing of other nutrients.
25.

What are the two types of vitamins?
- A.
  
  Fat-soluble and water-soluble
- B.
  
  Fat-soluble and enzyme-soluble
- C.
  
  Water-soluble and protein-soluble
- D.
  
  Water-soluble and acid-soluble