Nutrition and Human Body Functions Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a food that contains complex carbohydrates?

• Soda

• Whole grains

• Cookies

• Fish

What is the main difference between complete and incomplete proteins?

• Complete proteins are only found in plants.

• Incomplete proteins contain all the nutritional value our body needs.

• Complete proteins contain all the nutritional value our body needs, while incomplete proteins do not.

• Incomplete proteins are only found in animal products.

Why is thermoregulation important for the human body?

• It helps the body digest food faster.

• It keeps the body’s temperature constant even if the surrounding temperature changes.

• It increases the amount of protein in the body.

• It helps the body absorb more water.

If a person loses a lot of water from their body, what condition are they experiencing?

• Metabolism

• Thermoregulation

• Dehydration

• Re-hydration

A student is planning their meals and wants to ensure they get enough complete protein. Which combination of foods should they focus on?

• Soda and cookies

• Meat, fish, and eggs

• Rice, beans, and nuts

• Pasta and Bagels

What does eating more than one serving of food mean for the information on the nutrition fact label?

• You need make sure you aren’t having more than the daily recommended amounts.

• You can ignore the nutrition facts because they don’t change.

• You should only look at the calories.

• You should eat less fiber and protein.

What is the 5/20 rule when discussing the nutrition fact label?

• A tool to help identify if something is healthy or not; 5% or less of fat, cholesterol, and sodium is good, and 20% or more of fiber, protein, and minerals is good.

• You should eat 5 servings of food every 20 minutes.

• You should only eat foods with 5% sugar and 20% fat.

• The rule only applies to vitamins and minerals.

Why is it important to check the nutrition fact label when eating more than one serving of food?

• To make sure you are not consuming more than the daily recommended amounts of certain nutrients.

• To see if the food tastes good.

• To find out the price of the food.

• To check the expiration date.

If a food has 4% fat, 6% cholesterol, and 25% fiber per serving, which nutrients meet the 5/20 rule for being a healthy choice?

• Fat and fiber

• Cholesterol and fiber

• Only fiber

• Only fat

How can the 5/20 rule help you make healthier food choices?

• By helping you choose foods low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and high in fiber, protein, and minerals.

• By telling you how much food to eat in a day.

• By showing you which foods are the cheapest.

• By helping you find foods with the most sugar.