Food and Nutrition Quiz

What is the primary source of energy in most diets?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats/oils

• Proteins

• Vitamins

Which foods are rich in protein and are called body-building foods?

• Milk and meat

• Legumes and nuts

• Fruits and vegetables

• Cereals and roots

What are the main sources of protective or 'GLOW' foods?

• Legumes and nuts

• Cereals and roots

• Milk and meat

• Fruits and vegetables

What is the recommended daily carbohydrate intake as a percentage of total body energy/calorie requirements?

• 10%-20%

• 25%-40%

• 45%-65%

• 70%-85%

Which type of fatty acids are found in vegetable oils such as sunflower, corn, soybean, canola and olive oils?

• Saturated fatty acids

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats

• Trans fatty acids

Which vitamins are stored by the body and require dietary fat to be absorbed?

• Vitamin B12 and B6

• Vitamin D and E

• Vitamin A, D, E and K

• Vitamin C and B complex group

What is the most important dietary source of iodine?

• Leafy green vegetables

• Milk and milk products

• Iodized salt

• Red meat and poultry

Which mineral is an essential component of blood and helps transfer oxygen to various body tissues?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Iodine

What is the main function of water in the body?

• To maintain fluid balance

• To provide energy

• To build body cells

• To support brain development

What does good nutrition mean?

• Eating the right food at the right time and in the right amounts

• Eating the right food at the wrong time

• Eating the right food at the right time

• Eating any food