First 25 Culinary Unit Questions

A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair, and maintenance isd called a...

• Nutrient

• Carbohydrate

• Calorie

• Fatty Acid

All of the following are nutrients found in food except...

• Plasma

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?

• Kidney Failure

• Bulimia

• Anorexia

• Cardiovascular Disease

Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into...

• Fatty Acids

• Polypeptides

• Amino Acids

• Simple Sugars

Your body needs vitamins and minerals because...

• They give the body energy.

• They help carry out metabolic reactions.

• They insulate the body's organs.

• They withdraw heat from the body.

Food passes through the stomach directly by...

• The large intestine

• The small intestine

• The heart

• The pancreas

A(n) _______ is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food.

• Label

• Food Guide Pyramid

• Calorie

• Basket

This food group is our body's best source of energy.

• Meat Group

• Fats, Oils, and Sweets

• Breads and Cereals

• Milk and Cheese

Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Fats

Which of these is not required on a food label?

• Total Carbohydrate

• Sugars

• Iron

• Recipe