Nutrition Basics

The field of study that is concerned with the foods we eat and the way those foods affect our bodies and our health is called:

• Biology

• Nutrition

• Chemistry

• Physics

Which of the following is a source of protein?

• Meat

• Candy

• Syrup

• Vegetables

Which of the following is not a source of protein? A) Fish B) Eggs C) Table sugar D) Poultry

• Fish

• Eggs

• Table sugar

• Poultry

Fill in the blank: Insoluble fiber is found in foods such as wheat bran, vegetables, and whole ________.

• grains

• fruits

• dairy

• meat

What are some foods high in saturated fats?

• A) Butter, cheese, cream

• B) Olives, olive oil, avocados

• C) Corn, sesame seeds, walnuts

• D) Processed foods with hydrogenated oils.

Name some foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

• A) Salmon, mackerel, walnuts

• B) Butter, cheese, cream

• C) Olives, olive oil, avocados

• D) Processed foods with hydrogenated oils.

Corn, sesame seeds, and walnuts are high in ________ fats.

• saturated

• monounsaturated

• trans

• polyunsaturated

Which vitamin is essential for the proper formation of bones and may require fortified foods like milk and cereals?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting and is produced by bacteria found in the intestine?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

Phosphorus plays a role in releasing energy from foods to the body. True or False?

• True

• False