Nutrition and Energy Quiz

Nutrition is defined as (a)  

• The study of how the body uses food
• The process of eating food.
• The study of food production.
• The science of cooking.

We need a balanced diet because it provides -----------

(a)  

The three types of carbohydrates are (a)  

What are the two types of proteins?

• Complete proteins and Incomplete proteins

• Animal proteins and Plant proteins

• Essential proteins and Non-essential proteins

• Structural proteins and Functional proteins

What are the three types of fats?

• Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats, Trans Fats

• Animal Fats, Plant Fats, Synthetic Fats

• Essential Fats, Non-essential Fats, Trans Fats

• Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9

What are the two groups of vitamins?

• Fat Soluble Vitamins and Water Soluble Vitamins

• Essential Vitamins and Non-essential Vitamins

• Macro Vitamins and Micro Vitamins

• Natural Vitamins and Synthetic Vitamins

What are the two groups of minerals?

• Macro minerals and Micro minerals

• Essential minerals and Non-essential minerals

• Natural minerals and Synthetic minerals

• Organic minerals and Inorganic minerals

What are the two groups of fibre?

• Soluble Fibres and Insoluble Fibres

• Dietary Fibres and Functional Fibres

• Natural Fibres and Synthetic Fibres

• Plant Fibres and Animal Fibres

What is the Glycemic Index (GI)?

• A scale that ranks foods based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels after eating.

• A measure of the calorie content of food.

• A ranking of foods based on their fat content.

• A scale that measures the protein content of food.

What is the primary function of dietary fiber in the human body?

• To aid in digestion and prevent constipation

• To build muscle tissue

• To provide energy

• To increase blood sugar levels