Nutrition

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• minerals

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

• vitamins
• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates

Identify the type of vitamin that is stored in the body. 

• fat soluble 
• water soluble 
• protein soluble 
• carbohydrate soluble 

Which of the following is true about most fast foods? 

• they are low in nutrient density 
• they are high in fat and calories 
• they are low in vitamins and minerals 
• all of the above  

What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods? 

• to learn the food label
• to provide all the nutrients you need 
• to keep from getting bored with your diet 
• to help improve physical fitness 

The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a _____________ molecule. 

• sugar
• calcium
• sodium

Why would a person want to limit their intake of sodium (salt)?

• sodium weakens bones and teeth
• sodium can lead to high blood pressure
• sodium is linked to cancer
• sodium causes a person to be diabetic 

A student should have a minimum of how many glasses of water per day?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

How many calories would you consume if you ate the entire product? 

• 50
• 200
• 990
• 110

Where does nutrient absorption into the blood take place?

• liver

• large intestine

• small intestine

• kidney