Nutritional Recommendations for the General Population

The six kinds of nutrients are:

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Sugars

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Starch

Which nutrient is the major source of energy for the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Where can carbohydrates be found?

• In proteins

• In fats

• In vitamins

• In foods like bread and pasta

What are examples of complex carbohydrates?

• Sugars and starches

• Fibers and sugars

• Starches and fibers

• Proteins and fats

Which type of fat is mostly found in animal-based foods and is solid at room temperature?

• Saturated fat

• Unsaturated fat

• Trans fat

• Polyunsaturated fat

Trans fats are created by hydrogenation. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following foods contain trans fats?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Packaged snacks

• Whole grains

What are the negatives of saturated fats?

• associated with high cholesterol

• can cause cardiovascular disease

• supply energy to the body

• can cause a stroke

Which has a high percentage of unsaturated fat?

• canola oil, sunflower oil, corn oil and olive oil

• beans, potatoes, peas and corn

Which nutrient is necessary for regulating blood clotting, immune system functions and healthy skin?

• vitamins

• minerals

• proteins

• water