Nutrition Quiz #1

What is used to build and repair tissue in your body? For example hair, muscles, bones

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Fat

The difference between simple and complex carbohydrates is that simple carbs are instant energy while complex carbs are stored energy.

• True

• False

Saturated fats are fats from animals and are solid at room temperature.

• True

• False

Carbohydrates main function is to provide quick energy.

• True

• False

What is the one nutrient NOT found on the food pyramid?

• Fiber

• Water

• Minerals

• Monster Drink

Fat is important to our bodies because

• It tastes good

• It helps nerve endings and brain functions

• It carries water throughout our body

• It helps with digestion

What is the order your body uses energy?

• Carbs, Fat, Proteins

• Carbs, Proteins, Fat

• Proteins, Carbs, Fat

• Fat, Proteins, Carbs

WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS listed in your notes?

• Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy
• Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins
• Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins
• Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables

What is metabolism?

• How much energy your body needs

• How quickly your body uses energy

• Your body trying to maintain a steady state

• A unit of energy

Fiber is a nutrient that helps with...

• Transportation of fluids in body

• A quick source of energy

• From being constipated

• A stored source of energy