Nutrition Quiz

Which nutrient provides the body with its main source of energy?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Simple carbohydrates

• Complex Carbohydrates

Light foods are usually low in:

• Additives

• Fats and sugars

• Minerals

• Cholesterol

Active women, teenage girls and sedentary men normally consume how many calories each day?

• 1,600

• 2,800

• 2,200

• 3,500

The healthiest type of fat in our diet should be:

• Transfat

• Quasisaturated

• Unsaturated

• Saturated

Fat intake should be limited to what percentage of your daily caloric intake?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

All of the following are sources of protein except:

• Meat

• Fish

• Nuts

• Bread

If you consume more calories than your body uses you will:

• Lose weight

• Gain weight

• Be tired

• Have weak bones and teeth

Which nutrient is associated with high blood pressure?

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Iron

• Carbohydrates

LDL is also known as:

• Amino acid

• Fiber

• Bad cholesterol

• Good cholesterol

The most effective method of achieving permanent weight loss is:

• Burning more calories

• Reducing caloric intake

• A combination of A and B

• Taking steroids