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Nutrition & Metabolism

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The exchange of heat between objects that are in direct contact with each other.

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

evaporation

2.

What number is neutral on the pH scale?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

5

3.

If I take in 2 grams of protein, approximately how many calories have I consumed?

a)

18 calories

b)

9 calories

c)

4 calories

d)

8 calories

4.
The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1° Celsius
a)
Joule
b)
Volt
c)
Micron
d)
Calorie
5.
The body’s primary energy source
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Lipid
d)
Mineral
6.
Foods that supply all the essential amino acids
a)
Incomplete Proteins
b)
Complete Proteins
c)
Complex Carbohydrates
d)
Polysaccarides
7.
An incomplete protein is one that:
a)
cannot be broken down completely.
b)
lacks one or more essential amino acids.
c)
comes mainly from animal sources.
d)
is manufactured by the body and, therefore, not necessary in the diet.
8.
Carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine
a)
Dietary Fiber
b)
Complex Carbohydrate
c)
Amino Acid
d)
Polysaccarides
9.
This step in the process of carbohydrate metabolism occurs when oxygen is available:
a)
Glycolysis
b)
Anaerobic Fermentation
c)
Aerobic Respiration
d)
Glycogenesis
10.
Vitamins absorbed with water in the small intestine; are not stored in the body and thus pose little risk for toxicity
a)
Fat Soluable Vitamins
b)
Water Soluable Vitamins
c)
Short-Chain Vitamins
d)
Unsaturated Vitamins
11.
Nutrients that do not need to be obtained in the diet because the body can synthesize them
a)
Fat Soluable Vitamins
b)
Amino Acids
c)
Essential Nutrients
d)
Non-Essential Nutrients
12.
In the body, what stores the greatest amount of energy in the smallest amount of space?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Protein
c)
Fat
d)
Glucose
13.
Which statement about basal metabolic (BMR) rate is accurate?
a)
BMR is the amount of energy needed by the body at rest
b)
BMR tends to be higher in females.
c)
Fever can temporarily decrease the BMR
d)
Eating a large meal temporarily slows BMR.
14.
All ingested carbohydrates are first converted to:
a)
Glucose
b)
Starch
c)
Protein
d)
Fat
15.
Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.
a)
Fat
b)
Minerals
c)
Vitamins
d)
Protein
16.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
17.
Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?
a)
Small Intestine
b)
Stomach
c)
Large Intestine
d)
Gallbladder
18.

The science behind how our body's consume food and nourish our bodily processes that impact our overall health.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Health

d)

Nutrients

19.

What are macronutrients?

a)

Water

b)

Vitamins and Minerals

c)

Carbs, Fats, and Proteins

d)

All of the above

20.

Eggs, beans, lentils, meat is considered?

a)

Fats

b)

Fruits and Veggies

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbs

21.

Breads, pastas, starches, and flour are considered?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbs

c)

Fats

d)

Sugars

22.

The amount of energy your body gets from food is measured in:

a)

metabolism

b)

nutrient

c)

calories

d)

kilograms

23.

Vitamin ___ is important for wound healing and acts as an antioxidant.

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin A

24.

What nutrient helps to bulk food and form feces?

a)

water

b)

fats

c)

elements

d)

fiber

25.

Are saturated fats liquid or solid at room temperature?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

26.

Which statement about basal metabolic rate is incorrect?

a)

Men have a higher basal metabolic rate than women.

b)

Anxiety will cause the basal metabolic rate to decrease.

c)

Elderly people have lower metabolic rates than younger people.

d)

People with a large amount of muscle tend to have higher metabolic rates than those with a greater percentage of fat.

27.

Which statement about the hormone leptin is correct?

a)

It is secreted by the stomach.

b)

It produces the sensation of hunger.

c)

Leptin levels are lower in people who are overweight.

d)

It suppresses appetite.

28.

The hormone ​ (a)   produces a sensation of hunger. The hormone ​ (b)   is secreted by cells in the duodenum and jejunum.

Choose from the below words
ghrelin
cholecystokinin
insulin
peptide YY
leptin
29.

Select all of the micronutrients.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

e)

Protein

30.

Select the disaccharides.

a)

Sucrose

b)

Glucose

c)

Fructose

d)

Lactose

31.

Which of the following adds bulk to the stool by absorbing water and increases peristalsis by stretching the colon?

a)

Lipids

b)

Cellulose

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

32.

Why should we consume most of our carbohydrates in the form of complex carbohydrates?

a)

Complex carbohydrates trigger spikes in blood glucose levels.

b)

Complex carbohydrates contain a balance of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

c)

Complex carbohydrates also contain other vital nutrients in addition to carbohydrates.

d)

Complex carbohydrates are more quickly digested.

33.

What is a benefit of consuming indigestible fibers?

a)

Promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

b)

Increases bowel pH.

c)

Triggers intestinal inflammation.

d)

Promotes the growth of dysfunctional cells.

34.

Which of the following statements about short-chain fatty acids is true?

a)

They act as a reservoir for excess energy.

b)

They enable absorption of certain vitamins.

c)

They contribute to cellular structure.

d)

They are helpful in promoting intestinal health.

35.

What is true about lipids?

a)

Lipids should be avoided in the diet because they are converted to cholesterol.

b)

Lipids contribute to cellular structure.

c)

Lipids are less energy dense as compared to carbohydrates.

d)

Lipids are the body's first choice for energy.

36.

Which of the following is a source of unsaturated fat?

a)

Meat

b)

Egg yolks

c)

Nuts

d)

Dairy products

e)

Dairy products

37.

Vitamin ​ (a)   is beneficial in wound healing. Vitamin ​ (b)   is needed for growth and night vision. Vitamin ​ (c)   is needed for normal blood clotting.

Choose from the below words
C
A
K
D
E
38.

What is the primary goal of glucose catabolism?

a)

The creation of glycogen, which can be stored for later use.

b)

The creation of lipids, which can be stored for later use.

c)

The generation of ATP.

d)

To build tissues.

39.

What is the first step in aerobic respiration?

a)

The citric acid cycle

b)

The conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid

c)

The conversion of pyruvic acid into acetyl coenzyme A (CoA)

d)

The conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid

40.

Which process yields the most energy?

a)

Glycolysis

b)

Aerobic respiration

c)

Anaerobic fermentation

d)

Glycogenesis

41.

Protein catabolism produces what toxic by-product?

a)

Keto acid

b)

Urea

c)

Ammonia

d)

Glycerol

42.

The process that transforms nutrients into materials the body can use or store is ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
metabolism
catabolism
aerobic respiration
anaerobic fermentation
anabolism
43.

Which of the following is a digestible polysaccharide?

a)

Maltose

b)

Glucose

c)

Cellulose

d)

Starch

44.

Sitting on the cold ground causes heat loss through:

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

evaporation

d)

convection

45.

Glucose, fructose, and galactose are ​ (a)   . Starch and cellulose are ​ (b)   . Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
monosacchrides
polysacchrides
disacchrides
proteins
lipids
vitamins
minerals