Essential Nutrition (Video Quiz)

Candy, pasta, fruits, and breads are rich in the following nutrient:

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Minerals

What nutrients do not provide energy to the body but help it carry out other body processes?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

The narrowing of artery walls due to build-up of fatty deposits can lead to the following condition:

• Anemia

• Conjunctivitis

• Influenza

• High Blood Pressure

Which of the following should you not do to maintain a healthy body?

• Exercise Regularly

• Smoke

• Eat a Well Balanced Diet

• Obtain a Regular Physical Exam

Foods such as potato chips, candy, and soda that do not contain nutrients found in healthier food choices are generally referred to as:

• Junk Food

• Snack Food

• Health Foods

• Rich Foods

Proteins are nutrients made up of building blocks referred to as:

• Amino Acids

• Fats

• Water Molecules

• Carbohydrates

The condition in which fatty substances and other materials are deposited on the walls of arteries is referred to as:

• Atherosclerosis

• Adema

• Bronchitis

• Pneumonia

A well balanced diet includes foods from:

• Fruits and vegetables group

• Organic Farms

• Minerals group

• All the major food groups

The study of how the body interacts with food to maintain health is:

• Physiology

• Kinesiology

• Pathology

• Nutrition

The best way to obtain minerals and vitamins the body needs is to eat:

• Often

• A balanced diet

• Regular meals

• Sparsely