Nutrition and Weight Management Review

Protein should be consumed as the highest percentage of your diet.

• True

• False

Complete proteins contain all 9 essential amino acids.

• True

• False

Water-soluble vitamins are stored in your body, so they do not need to be replaced daily.

• True

• False

The nutrition facts panel provides a helpful thumbnail analysis of a food's calories and nutrient content for one serving of that food.

• True

• False

How many ounces of water should you consume each day?

• 16

• 32

• 48

• 64

Which of the following helps build, maintain, and repair body tissues.

• carbohydrates

• glucose

• proteins

• fats

LDL, or low-density lipoprotein

• picks up excess cholesterol and returns it to the liver.

• carries cholesterol from the liver to areas of the body where it is needed.

• is found primarily in fruits and vegetables.

• should make up about 20 to 30 percent of your daily calories.

Vitamins and minerals are needed in tiny amounts, so they are known as

• macronutrients.

• micronutrients.

• mininutrients.

• essential nutrients.

Minerals are substances that

• the body cannot manufacture.

• supply the body with energy.

• lead to hypertension.

• are found only in meat.

A simple sugar that the body uses for energy.

• Fiber

• Fats

• Glucose

• Vitamins