Nutrition and Diet Quiz Safari 1

What are the building blocks of the body?

• Protein, fats, carbohydrates, water, minerals, and vitamins

• Calcium, calories, cholesterol, and kilocalories

• Bone density, energy, and nutrient requirements

• Processed foods, vegetarianism, and vitamin supplements

Where does the body get its 'building materials'?

• From the food we eat

• From vitamin supplements

• From bone density and nutrient requirements

• From processed foods and vegetarianism

Why is it important to supply your body with its required 'building blocks'?

• To ensure proper growth and a strong foundation

• To prevent osteoporosis and maintain bone density

• To increase metabolism and burn calories

• To reduce cholesterol and improve energy levels

What does food provide for our bodies besides building materials?

• Energy

• Vitamin supplements

• Protein and carbohydrates

• Processed foods and vegetarianism

How is energy from food measured?

• In calories

• In bone density

• In kilocalories

• In cholesterol

What happens to your body if you do not take in enough food energy?

• It breaks down stored fat for energy

• It increases metabolism and burns calories

• It reduces cholesterol levels

• It improves bone density and nutrient requirements

What happens to your body if you take in too much food energy?

• It gets stored as fat

• It increases bone density

• It improves metabolism

• It reduces cholesterol levels

Why is food energy important to athletes?

• It provides readily available and long-lasting energy

• It increases bone density and nutrient requirements

• It reduces cholesterol levels and improves metabolism

• It prevents osteoporosis and improves kilocalories

What are the components of food that pass through the body without providing energy or building blocks?

• Fiber

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

Is it necessary to supplement the diet by taking vitamins?

• No, if you eat a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables

• Yes, to increase bone density and nutrient requirements

• Yes, to reduce cholesterol levels and improve metabolism

• No, if you consume enough processed foods and vegetarianism