Practice Nutrition Quiz

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

An athlete is preparing to run a marathon (26.2 miles), decide which of the following meals she should eat the night before to provide the most energy for the race?

• eat a steak and drink a coffee
• load up on candy bars and chips
• eat pasta and drink water
• eat a bowl of cereal and drink an energy drink

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

If a student is looking at the ingredient list on a food label and water is listed first, she would know that________________________

• water weighs the most in the product
• water weighs the least in the product 
• the list is in no particular order  

Which nutrient contributes the most calories to this product?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins  

A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.

• True
• False

The number of calories in food is a measure of how much energy that food provides.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

• water
• fat
• fiber
• protein