Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following is the body's primary source of energy?

• Protein

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

Protein is essential for:

• Energy production

• Tissue growth and repair

• Vitamin absorption

• Water regulation

Fats are important for:

• Building bones

• Nerve function

• Energy storage and vitamin absorption

• Muscle contraction

Calcium and phosphorus are examples of:

• Trace minerals

• Major minerals

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

Water is essential for:

• Regulating body temperature

• Transporting nutrients

• Removing waste products

• All of the above

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates?

• Meat

• Olive oil

• Broccoli

• Rice

A deficiency in which vitamin can lead to scurvy?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin C

Iron is essential for:

• Blood clotting

• Bone health

• Oxygen transport

• Muscle function

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

• Sucrose

Which type of fat is considered healthier, unsaturated or saturated?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

• Both are equally healthy

• Neither is healthy