Nutrition Tutorial

Based on Figure 1, how many serving sizes represent for 'X'?

• 1 to 2 servings.

• 3 to 5 servings.

• 4 to 5 servings.

• 4 to 8 servings.

Based on Figure 1, which of the following food group should be in 'Y'?

• Grains.

• Protein.

• Dairy products.

• Fruits and vegetables.

A roasted chicken multigrain sandwich contains 42 g protein 7 g fat, and 34 carbohydrates. How much energy does the sandwich provide?

• 747 calories.

• 542 calories.

• 502 calories.

• 367 calories.

Which of the following statements regarding macronutrient energy value is TRUE?

• Protein provides 2 kcal/gram consumed.

• Fat provides 7kcal/gram consumed.

• Protein provides 4 kcal/gram consumed.

• Fat provides 12kcal/gram consumed.

Highly branched chains of glucose units result in __________.

• starch

• glycogen

• cellulose

• galactose

Which type of fatty acids are particularly rich in the long chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)?

• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

• Monounsaturated fatty acids.

• Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

• Saturated fatty acids.

What are the TWO (2) main reasons for hydrogenating oils?

• To convert liquid oils into solid fats and improve keeping quality.

• To make food taste and look better.

• Cheaper to manufacture and lasts longer.

• To take out harmful fats and make them more nutritious.

Protein molecules are made up of small joined together called _______.

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

What elements make up carbohydrates?

• Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen.

• Sulfur, carbon and hydrogen.

• Glucose and fructose.

• Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Which carbohydrate is the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system?

• Complex.

• Simple.

• Glucose.

• Glycogen.