Nutrition Unit Exam 1 [Ch 1,2,3]

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic nutrient?

• dietary fiber (carbohydrate)

• calcium (mineral)

• vitamin A (vitamin)

• stearic acid (fat)

Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function are called:

• carcinogens.

• bacteria.

• nutrients.

• antibodies.

Inorganic nutrients that are NOT broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat or light are called _________.

• minerals

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• proteins

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate-rich foods?

• Chicken and fish

• Rice and bread

• Eggs and cheese

• Beef and pork

Which of the following nutrients are inorganic?

• iron

• protein

• niacin

• vitamin A

Which statement is FALSE concerning the field of nutrition?

• Nutrition is an ancient science that dates back to the fourteenth century.

• Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body.

• Nutrition encompasses how we consume, digest, absorb, and store food.

• Nutrition involves studying the factors that influence eating patterns.

An important source of energy for the body during times of rest and low-intensity exercise is

• vitamins

• fat

• carbohydrate

• protein

The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest):

• chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

• cellular, chemical, tissue, organ, organism, organ system

• chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, organ system, organism

• chemical, cellular, organ, tissue, organ system, organism

A slice of pumpkin bread contains 5 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein. What percent of the bread's Calories are from fat?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

A cell's mitochondria function to enclose the contents of the cell.

• True

• False