Nutrition Quiz

Put a check mark next to the best answer. The body needs nutrients to

• regulate bodily functions.

• promote growth.

• repair body tissue.

• obtain energy.

• all of the above.

Select the three classes of nutrients that supply your body with energy.

• Minerals

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

Put a check mark next to the correct answer. The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy is called

• nutrients.

• metabolism.

• nutrition.

• calories.

What percentage of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates?

• 25 to 35 percent

• 65 to 80 percent

• 45 to 65 percent

Which side of the venn diagram represents saturated fats? (click picture to enlarge!)

• A

• B

Which side of the venn diagram represents unsaturated fats?

(click the picture to enlarge)

• A

• B

Some cholesterol is helpful for:

• clogging arteries

• making cell membranes and nerve tissue

• ridding your body of waste

Why can too much cholesterol in the diet be harmful?

• Too much cholesterol can damage the liver.

• Too much cholesterol can lead to blockages in blood vessels.

Which of the following statements is true of trans fats?

• Trans fats have many of the negative health effects of saturated fats.

• Trans fats have few of the negative health effects of saturated fats.

Proteins are nutrients that contain nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and ________.

• oxygen

• neosporin

• fats

• sodium