nutrition quiz

What is the Glycemic Index!

• A ranking system for Fats

• A ranking system for Carbohydrate foods and how they affect your blood sugar

• A ranking system for Protein foods & how they affect your energy

• A Ranking system of vitamins & minerals

High Glycemic Index foods give you what type of energy?

• Short term

• long lasting

• Endurance

• Marathon

If your blood sugar is low, you are considered what?

• Hypoglycemic

• Hyperglycemic

• Hyperglycemia

• Anemic

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

• to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
• to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
• to provide the body with energy.
• to help us get a good night's rest.

Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

• Protein

• vitamins

• minerals

• fats

Which of the following nutrients is important for body, cell, and muscle growth and repair?

• vitamins
• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates

Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 

• carbohydrates
• fats
• protein
• water