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Nutrients Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the Nutrient with it's definition.

a)

tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.

1.

Fiber

b)

waxy, fatlike substance found in the blood.

2.

Cholesterol

c)

compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes

3.

Vitamins

d)

starches and sugars in food that provide most of the body's energy

4.

Carbohydrates

e)

nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues

5.

Proteins

2.

Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Waters

d)

Fats

3.

A good source of complex carbohydrates is:

a)

fruit

b)

honey

c)

beans

d)

eggs

4.

Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids include:

a)

grains

b)

nuts

c)

seeds

d)

meats

5.

Which type of fats may help lower your risk of heart disease?

a)

saturated

b)

unsaturated

c)

trans

d)

cholesterol

6.

Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?

a)

Fiber

b)

Calcium

c)

Thiamin

d)

Niacin

7.

Which food is a good source of protein?

a)

Rice

b)

Apple

c)

Chicken

d)

Bread

8.

Which of the following foods is high in dietary fiber?

a)

Cheese

b)

Fish

c)

Whole grains

d)

Eggs

9.

You need a steady supply of amino acids in your diet to maintain a healthy body. In order to meet this need, you should make sure you eat enough of which of these substances?

a)

Carboyhdrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic Acids

d)

Lipids

10.

Humans (and other animals) are capable of synthesizing all 20 amino acids.

a)

True

b)

False