Nutrition Quiz

What is the primary role of nutrients in the human body?

• To provide energy only

• To regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair tissues, and provide energy

• To help in digestion only

• To increase body weight

What does the term "calories" refer to?

What is metabolism?

• A type of vitamin

• The process of absorbing nutrients

• The chemical process of breaking down food to release energy

• A form of exercise

What is the most important function of proteins?

• To provide vitamins

• To add flavor to food

• To act as a source of energy

• To support growth and tissue repair

What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

• To build muscle

• To provide energy

• To protect organs

• To help in digestion

What are simple carbohydrates also known as?

• Fibers

• Starches

• Sugars

• Fats

What is the primary function of complex carbohydrates in the human body?

• To protect nerves

• To supply energy and form cells

• To stabilize heart rhythms

• To improve blood cholesterol levels

Which type of fat is known to help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering bad cholesterol levels?

• A) Saturated fats

• B) Trans fats

• C) Unsaturated fats

• D) All fats

Excessive consumption of which type of fat is linked to heart disease and other health problems?

• A) Unsaturated fats

• B) Saturated fats

• C) Complex carbohydrates

• D) None of the above

What is the main health risk associated with the intake of industrially produced trans fat?

• Increased muscle mass

• Reduced cholesterol levels

• Increased risk of heart attacks and deaths

• Improved bone density