Nutrition and Energy Quiz

What holds carbon atom chains together?

• Calories

• Bonds

• Lipids

• Proteins

What unit measures energy in food?

• Carbohydrate

• Cholesterol

• Calorie

• Lipid

Which nutrient is the body's main energy source?

• Carbohydrate

• Cholesterol

• Lipid

• Protein

What is a white, fat-like substance in the blood and cells?

• Calorie

• Cholesterol

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

Which protein contains all nine essential amino acids?

• Incomplete Protein

• Lipid

• Complete Protein

• Carbohydrate

What nutrients must be supplied by the diet because the body cannot make them?

• Lipids

• Essential Nutrients

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What process turns liquid oil into solid fat?

• Hydrogenation

• Lipidation

• Caramelization

• Fermentation

What is a protein missing one or more essential amino acids?

• Complete Protein

• Incomplete Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

What are energy-dense nutrients that include fats and oils?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Vitamins

What are nutrient-dense foods?

• Foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances with few calories.

• Foods high in calories and low in nutrients.

• Foods primarily composed of fats and sugars.

• Foods that contain no vitamins or minerals.