Nutrition and Dietary Guidelines

What do the muscles depend on for fuel?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

FAT= _______ CALORIES per gram.

• A) 9

• B) 4

• C) 7

• D) 5

Which of the following is not a type of carbohydrate?

• A) Starch

• B) Fiber

• C) Chicken

• D) Sugars

The natural sugar in fruits and honey is called _______.

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

• Transports fat-soluble vitamins

• Supports a healthy nervous system

• Produces red blood cells

• Cushions body organs.

What is the difference between food allergies and food intolerance?

• Food allergies involve the immune system, while food intolerance does not.

• Food intolerance involves the immune system, while food allergies do not.

• Both involve the immune system.

• Neither involves the immune system.

What is the difference between empty calories and natural sugars?

• Empty calories provide energy but no nutrients, while natural sugars provide both.

• Natural sugars provide energy but no nutrients, while empty calories provide both.

• Both provide energy and nutrients.

• Neither provides energy or nutrients.

Which do you want the least amount of in your diet?

• Protein

• Sugar

• Potassium

• Calcium

How many grams of fats contained in a serving of this food item?

• 3 grams

• 300 grams

• 13 grams

• 90 grams

Number of calories of energy per gram of protein?

• 9

• 4

• 10

• 2