Nutrition and Diet Therapy Quiz

What is the main function of nutrition in the human body?

• To stimulate taste preferences

• To provide psychological comfort

• To maintain life and promote optimal health

• To eliminate toxins

Which of the following is considered the primary source of fuel for the brain and body?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

Which carbohydrate is known as “blood sugar”?

• Galactose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Sucrose

Which sugar is the sweetest among all types?

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Lactose

What is the process called when proteins are converted to glucose?

• Gluconeogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Hydrolysis

• Photosynthesis

What term refers to indigestible plant material that aids in intestinal peristalsis?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Dextrin

• Fiber

Which compound is a low-molecular-weight carbohydrate used in glue products?

• Dextrin

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Lactose

What are phytochemicals responsible for in plant-based foods?

• Digestive function

• Colors, flavors, and aromas

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

Which type of protein contains all essential amino acids in adequate amounts?

• Incomplete proteins

• Plant-based proteins

• Complete proteins

• Albumins

Which essential amino acid is listed among the indispensable ones?

• Cystine

• Tyrosine

• Leucine

• Serine