Practice Quiz - Nutrition

Nutrition Practice Quiz 1.

Which nutrient is primarily needed to build parts of your body like skin and muscles? a. Carbohydrates   b. proteins   c. vitamins   d. minerals   e. water  f. fiber  

2.

Which vitamin is created when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet ultraviolet light? a. Vitamin   A b. Vitamin   B c. Vitamin   C d. Vitamin   D e.  Vitamin E

3.

Which type of nutrient is the best source of energy? a. Carbohydrates   b. proteins   c. vitamins   d. minerals   e. water  f. fiber  

4.

Which type of nutrient needs to be consumed most frequently? a. Carbohydrates   b. proteins   c. vitamins   d. minerals   e. water  f. fiber  

5.

Which of the following types of foods are considered considered to be good sources of carbohydrates? a. Vegetables Vegetab   les b. Fruit    c. Meats  d. Breads  e.  Water

6.

Fruits and vegetables are generally considered to be good sources of  a. vitamins   b. carbohydrates   c.  proteins

7.

Meats are generally considered to be good sources of  a. vitamins   b. carbohydrates carbohydr   ates c.  proteins

8.

Vitamins and Minerals a.   help bodily functions work correctly c.  are the primary building material for muscle

b.   provide energy

9.

Fats a.  should never be eaten because all fats are bad for human health. b.  should be eaten in small quantities because the body needs a small amount of fat. c.  should be eaten frequently because they are a good source of energy.

10.

Calcium is a a. mineral   c. vitamin  

11.

b. d.

protein   carbohydrate  

Atherosclerosis is a.  a disease in w hich cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably b.  a condition in which fatty material collects in the arteries c.  a condition condition where a person does not receive all of the proper dietary requirements.

12.

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13.

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14.

Examine the three diets listed.   Which diet is the most balanced? Diet 1

Diet 3

Breakfast 1 bowl of unsweetened (low  sugar) cereal  Glass of milk

Breakfast Breakfast  2 pieces of toast with peanut  Two eggs and a strip of bacon. butter and jelly  Glass of water Glass of orange juice

Snack Orange

Snack Crackers

Snack  Small unsweetened yoghurt 

Lunch Peanut butter and jam sandwich Potato chips Apple Juice box

Lunch Bowl of Koshari

Lunch Slice of pepperoni pizza

Glass of milk Small can of Pringles Pringles potato chips

Glass of water  Carrot Sticks

Snack Apple Glass of milk

Snack French fries Glass of Water

Snack  Cup of fruit salad  Small can of soda

Dinner Small serving of steak Baked potato

Dinner 1 Slice of cheese-only pizza Small serving of pickled  cucumbers Glass of orange juice

Dinner 1 piece of baked chicken Small portion of mixed  vegetables Small serving of rice Glass of milk 

Glass of water

15.

Diet 2

Explain why the diet that you you selected, above, above, is more balanced than EACH EACH of of the other diets.   In other words, explain what EACH of the O THER diets is lacking.

16.

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17.

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