Chapter 3

Which of the following should be the main source of food energy?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

• minerals

A deficiency of calcium can lead to

• rickets

• osteoporosis

• scurvy

• anemia

Faulty nutrition often plays a role in the development and progression of which diseases?

• cardiovascular disease

• cancer

• osteoporosis

• all of the above

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesteroal

• carries cholesterol to the body cells

• can contribute to plaque formation on the blodd vessel walls

• is call "bad cholesterol"

• all of the above

How much water should a person consume on a daily basis that is considered to be healthy?

• 4 glasses

• 12 glasses

• 8 glasses

• 20 glasses

Athletes diet's must contain which nutrient for extra energy?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

• minerals

The main substance the body uses to build and repair tissues such as muscles are

• carbohydrates

• fats

• protein

• vitamins

A __________ is used to measure the energy value of food and express the amount of energy a person expends during physical activity.

• carbohydrate

• protein

• calorie

• exercise

A measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy a food provides is known as

• nutrition

• dietary fiber

• RDA

• nutrient density

A diet in which few or no animal products are eaten is called

• Weight watchers

• vegetarian diet

• No carb diet

• low calorie diet