Nutrition Quiz

What is the process of taking food and using it for energy, growth, and good health?

• Diet

• Nutrition

• Calorie

• Vitamins

What are starches and sugars that provide energy called?

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

What are substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy?

• Nutrients

• Calories

• Diet

• Vitamins

Which nutrients are used to repair body cells and tissues?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Calories

What helps to fight infections in the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

• Calories

What is the unit of heat that measures the energy available in food?

• Diet

• Calorie

• Nutrient

• Protein

What term describes the food you eat every day?

• Nutrition

• Diet

• Calorie

• Vitamins

Which of the following is one of the 7 major nutrients?

• Calcium

• Fiber

• Iron

• Zinc

What is one of the qualities of a healthy diet?

• Eating only one type of food

• Avoiding all grains

• Calorie control

• Skipping meals

Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing tissues?

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Proteins

• Water