Nutrition and Dietary Concepts

What is the role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the body?

• Provides structural support

• Stores genetic information

• Supplies energy for cellular processes

• Acts as a hormone

Which of the following is considered a bulk mineral?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Copper

Fill in the blank: The National Nutrient Database provides information on _______.

• food composition

• exercise routines

• climate change

• historical events

What does the term 'GRAS' stand for in food safety?

• Generally Recognized As Safe

• Greatly Reduced Additive Substance

• Globally Regulated Agricultural Standard

• Genetically Researched and Approved Substance

What is the function of pectin in food products?

• Acts as a sweetener

• Provides color

• Serves as a gelling agent

• Enhances flavor

Fill in the blank: Phytonutrients are compounds found in _______.

• animal products

• processed foods

• plant-based foods

• synthetic supplements

What is the primary biochemical function of minerals in the body?

• Energy storage

• Structural support

• Hormone production

• Nerve impulse transmission

Fill in the blank: The Nutrition Facts panel helps consumers understand _______.

• food pricing

• nutrient content

• cooking methods

• packaging design

Fill in the blank: To 'capitulate' means to ______.

• surrender

• fight

• ignore

• create

What does 'emulate' mean?

• To imitate

• To destroy

• To create

• To ignore