Nutrients in the Food We Eat

Which of the following is NOT a way that your body uses nutrients?

• as an energy source

• to heal, and build and repair tissue

• to sustain growth

• to help transport oxygen to cells

• All of these are ways your body uses nutrients.

Which of the following nutrients provide energy?

• vitamins

• minerals

• water

• carbohydrates

Each gram of carbohydrate provides how many calories of energy?

• 4 Cal

• 8 Cal

• 9 Cal

• 2 Cal

Each gram of protein provides how many calories of energy?

• 4 Cal

• 8 Cal

• 9 Cal

• 2 Cal

Each gram of fat provides how many calories of energy?

• 4 Cal

• 8 Cal

• 9 Cal

• 2 Cal

What is a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest?

• sucrose

• glucose

• starch

• fiber

Which nutrient does the body use to build and maintain its cells and tissues?

• fat

• carbohydrate

• minerals

• protein

Which of the following fats would be the best type to consume?

• saturated fat

• trans fat

• unsaturated fat

• chocolate

What is the waxy, fatlike substance that can build up in your arteries?

• insulin

• cholesterol

• glucose

• hemoglobin

Which of the following vitamins are NOT fat soluble?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K