Nutrition and Metabolism Quiz

Which of the following foods is considered nutrient energy rich?

• Soda

• Avocado

• Candy

• Chips

Which hormone is responsible for the storage of triglycerides and glycogen?

• Cortisol

• Noradrenaline

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

What is the primary energy currency utilized for movement in the body?

• Lactate

• ATP

• Cortisol

• Glucose

What is the storage form of carbohydrates in muscles and liver?

• Lactate

• Triglycerides

• Glycogen

• Glucose

Which hormone is activated by low blood sugar to elevate blood sugar levels?

• Cortisol

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

What is the heat production that occurs when food is broken down in the body called?

• Glycemic index

• Total daily energy expenditure

• Basal metabolic rate

• Thermic effect of food

Which of the following hormones inhibits insulin secretion during stress responses?

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• Noradrenaline

• Adrenaline

What is the process by which nutrients are broken down, absorbed, and converted into energy called?

• Glycemic index

• Micronutrients

• Metabolism

• Animalism

Which of the following are not macronutrients?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What does the glycemic index measure?

• Heart rate

• Cholesterol levels

• Blood sugar level rise after eating

• Blood pressure levels