Foods 2 - 2.01 Nutrients

Dietary fiber is essential to digestion and metabolism because

• it contributes to the breaking down of carbohydrates.

• it helps contribute to a healthy bowel system, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels, and helps maintain a healthy weight.

• it helps eliminate amino acids from the body.

• it serves as the transportation system throughout the bloodstream.

Which protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?

• almonds

• tuna

• peanuts

• black-eyed peas

Which food pairing provides the least complete protein?

• peas and carrots

• beef and chicken

• dried beans and rice

• yogurt and flax seeds

Collard greens, spinach, turnips, and fortified cereals are all good sources of which nutrient?

• vitamin B complex

• iron

• magnesium

• sodium

Where are excessive amounts of calcium stored in the body?

• blood

• bones

• liver

• muscles

An important function of water in the body is to:

• add calories to the diet

• help with food digestion

• protect internal organs

• supply all energy

Dark-colored urine, dryness of the mouth, weakness, and an increased pulse rate are results of not consuming enough:

• water

• carbohydrates

• protein

• vitamins

Which source of water is the lowest in calories?

• decaffeinated drinks

• tap water

• fruits and vegetables

• carbohydrates

Sugars such as sucrose, fructose, and lactose are classified as:

• complex carbohydrates

• fiber

• simple carbohydrates

• vitamins

Heather is preparing a shrimp and vegetable stir-fry. Which fat should she use if she wants to decrease LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol?

• butter

• olive oil

• stick margarine

• partially hydrogenated soybean oil