Nutrition Quiz Ch. 4 Part 1

What are the three macronutrients mentioned in the document?

• Vitamins, minerals, and water

• Carbohydrate, protein, and fat

• Fiber, sugar, and starch

• Calcium, iron, and potassium

What is the simplest form of sugar?

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Monosaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

Which sugar is known as table sugar?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Maltose

• Galactose

What is the body's preferred energy source?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

Which polysaccharide is a plant carbohydrate found in grains and vegetables?

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Maltose

• Galactose

What is glycogen and where is it stored in the body?

• A type of fat stored in the liver and muscle cells

• A type of carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscle cells

• A type of protein stored in the brain and nervous system

• A type of vitamin stored in the skin and hair

How many calories are in one gram of protein?

• 2 calories

• 4 calories

• 6 calories

• 8 calories

What role do proteins play in the body?

• They store energy for long-term use

• They help develop the brain, nervous system, and antibodies

• They provide immediate energy through glucose

• They are the primary source of vitamins

What are complete proteins and where are they generally found?

• Found in plant foods, containing all essential amino acids

• Found in animal products, containing all essential amino acids

• Found in carbohydrates, providing energy

• Found in fats, aiding in vitamin absorption

What is the exception to plant foods not containing complete proteins?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Soy

• Corn