Chapter 10 Nutrition

Fiber absorbs water like a sponge and helps food move through the large intestine.

• True
• False

Many fruits and vegetables naturally contain sugar

• True
• False

What is not a type of carbohydrate?

• Fat
• Fiber
• Starch
• Sugar

What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?

• becomes DNA 
• turns to fat 
• creates extra energy 
• becomes waste

Which nutrient provides the body with the most concentrated amount of energy?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

What kind of food is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

• Whole wheat bread
• Jams
• Honey
• Table sugar

What is one benefit of eating fiber?

• Fiber contains essential nutrients
• Fiber helps the body digestion
• Fiber contains discretionary calories
• Fiber is not important 

What is NOT digested in the body?

• Fiber
• Discretionary calories
• Empty calories
• Carbohydrates 

Carbohydrates are the first source of _______ for the body?

• repair
• hygiene
• energy

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

• A,B,C,K
• B,C
• A,D,E,K
• A,D,C,E