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Nutrition and Biochemistry Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What percentage of your daily calories should carbohydrates make up?

a)

10%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

2.

Carbohydrates are made of Carbon, Hydrogen, and which other element?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Helium

d)

Sulfur

3.

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

a)

Sucrose

b)

Lactose

c)

Fructose

d)

Maltose

4.

What is the main benefit of protein when paired with carbs?

a)

Increases cholesterol

b)

Helps you feel fuller longer

c)

Causes fatigue

d)

Reduces vitamin absorption

5.

What are unsaturated fats generally called?

a)

Trans fats

b)

Saturated fats

c)

Healthy fats

d)

Solid fats

6.

Which vitamin is NOT mentioned as being absorbed with the help of fats?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

7.

What percentage of their calories from fat should teens aim for?

a)

10-15%

b)

15-20%

c)

25-30%

d)

35-40%

8.

According to the sample nutrition label, how much saturated fat is in one serving?

a)

0g

b)

2g

c)

5g

d)

9g

9.

In Sample Nutrition Label B, which nutrient has the same amount as the added sugars per serving?

a)

Protein

b)

Dietary Fiber

c)

Saturated Fat

d)

Total Sugars

10.

Carbohydrates and proteins each provide 4 calories per gram. T F

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Unsaturated fats are generally better for heart health than saturated fats. T F

a)

True

b)

False

12.

“0g trans fat” on a label always means there is absolutely no trans fat in the food. T F

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K need fat to be absorbed. T F

a)

True

b)

False

14.

If you only were to consume one granola bar, how many calories would you conusme?

a)

190

b)

90

c)

60

d)

30

15.

How many servings are contained in this food item?

a)

1

b)

15

c)

8

d)

5

16.

What nutrient does this job:

builds muscle tissue

a)

protein

b)

vitamin

c)

carbohydrate

d)

mineral