Nutrition Quiz

Which type of vegetables should you eat more of according to the guide?

• Light-colored vegetables

• Dark-green vegetables

• Root vegetables

• Starchy vegetables

How do nutrients help the body?

• Build and replace cells

• Only regulate hormones

• Increase appetite

• Decrease metabolism

Which of the following is NOT a category of nutrients?

• Sugars

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Water

Why have calories become something to be avoided in an overfed society?

• They are unhealthy

• They are expensive

• They contribute to weight gain

• They are tasteless

What type of foods provide relatively many nutrients per calorie?

• Empty calorie foods

• High nutrient/dense foods

• Sugary snacks

• Processed foods

What is sucrose commonly known as?

• Fruit sugar

• Milk sugar

• Table sugar

• Honey

What are some fatty acids necessary for?

• Building muscles

• Regulating certain body functions

• Improving eyesight

• Strengthening bones

What type of fats are animal products and solid shortenings?

• Monounsaturated fats

• Polyunsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

• Trans fats

What can be bad for someone's health if consumed in excess?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

When can proteins be used for energy?

• When the diet is high in fats

• When the diet doesn’t contain enough carbohydrates

• When the diet is rich in vitamins

• When the diet lacks minerals