Bill Nye: Nutrition

What are humans primarily made of?

• Bricks

• Wood

• Food

• Cloth

What are the special components in food that are invisible but understood through laboratory studies?

• Chemicals

• Nutrients

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Which type of nutrient provides the body with energy for movement?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

How is a food calorie defined in terms of heating water?

• The amount of heat energy to heat 1 liter of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.

• The amount of heat energy to heat 1 gallon of water by 1 degree Celsius.

• The amount of heat energy to heat 1 liter of water by 1 degree Celsius.

• The amount of heat energy to heat 1 liter of water by 10 degrees Celsius.

Approximately how many calories does an average adult need daily for basic activities like walking around?

• 1000 calories

• 2000 calories

• 3000 calories

• 4000 calories

How do plants primarily obtain minerals from the Earth's crust?

• Through photosynthesis

• By absorbing them from the soil with water

• By converting sunlight into mineral compounds

• Through direct absorption from the air

What happens when cereal is mixed with water and a magnet is introduced, demonstrating the presence of iron?

• The cereal dissolves completely

• The water changes color

• Iron particles from the cereal stick to the magnet

• The magnet repels the cereal

Which of the following food combinations provides complementary proteins, acting as a complete protein source?

• Milk and eggs

• Meat and fish

• Rice and beans

• Fruits and vegetables

What is the approximate amount of vegetable oil that provides all the fat a body needs in a day?

• A few drops

• Half a teaspoon

• One tablespoon

• A quarter cup

What percentage of the human brain is composed of fat?

• 10%

• 30%

• 60%

• 90%