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Worksheet: Nutrition and Carbohydrates

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three main types of carbohydrates are:

a)

fats, proteins, and minerals

b)

glucose, fructose, and glucose

c)

monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

d)

none of these

2.

Glactose is a product of digestion of

a)

Milk

b)

Meat

c)

Bread

d)

Vegetables

3.

A condition caused by an overdose of vitamins is

a)

Anemia

b)

Berberi

c)

Hypervitaminosis

d)

None of these

4.

A simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is

a)

Sucrose

b)

Galactose

c)

Glucose

d)

maltose

5.

Wheat germ is a source of vitamins

a)

B complex and D

b)

B complex and C

c)

B complex and E

d)

None of these

6.

Butter, margarine, and cooking oils are:

a)

Visible fats

b)

Invisible fats

c)

Soluable fats

d)

Saturated fats

7.

A fibrous form of carbohydrates that cannot be digested is

a)

Glucose

b)

Cellulose

c)

Glycogen

d)

fat

8.

Glycogen is stored in the

a)

Heart and lungs

b)

Liver and muscles

c)

Pancreas and gallbladder

d)

Small and large intestine

9.

Fats may be classified as

a)

Visible and invisible

b)

saturated, unsaturated, and polysaturated

c)

neither of these

d)

both visible and invisible and saturated, unsaturated, and polysaturated

10.

Fats are sometimes called

a)

Lipids

b)

Lipoproteins

c)

Lacteals

d)

Lactose

11.

An inadequate supply of essential nutrients in the diet may result in

a)

Stamina

b)

Indigestion

c)

Diabetes

d)

Malnutrition

12.

The nutrients that comprise about 58% of the body weight is

a)

Vit A

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Protein

13.

Two foods that contain large amounts of saturated fats are

a)

lamb and ice cream

b)

chocolate and fish

c)

mayonnaise and peanut butter

d)

margarine and jam

14.

The digestion of fats occurs mainly in the

a)

Mouth

b)

Stomach

c)

Large intestine

d)

Small intestine

15.

Blindness can result from a severe lack of

a)

Niacin

b)

Vit A

c)

Vit D

d)

Vit K

16.

Good sources of Vitamin C are

a)

milk and milk products

b)

breads and cereals

c)

citrus fruits

d)

meats

17.

The vitamin that is necessary for the proper clotting of blood is

a)

Niacin

b)

Vit A

c)

Vit D

d)

Vit K

18.

Protein deficiency may result in

a)

Leukemia

b)

Beriberi

c)

Goiter

d)

nutritional edema

19.

Complete proteins contain all the essential

a)

Amino acids

b)

Ascorbic acids

c)

Nutrients

d)

Kcalories and kjoules

20.

Minerals are inorganic elements

a)

Help to build tissue

b)

Are found in all body tissues

c)

Regulate various body functions

d)

All of these

21.

The coloring matter of the blood is the

a)

Marrow

b)

Lymph

c)

Plasma

d)

hemoglobin

22.

A microorganism is a/an

a)

component of a microscope

b)

unit of measurement

c)

individual human cell

d)

tiny animal or plant

23.

Injections of Vitamin B-12 are given in the treatment of

a)

pernicious anemia

b)

Pellagra

c)

Beriberi

d)

scurvy

24.

A caliper is used

a)

to determine the percentage of body fat

b)

to determine the percentage of body fat

c)

only in cases of gross obesity

d)

to measure the amount of weight to be lost

25.

A typical symptom of a food allergy is

a)

Colitis

b)

Hives

c)

Atherosclerosis

d)

Diabetes mellitus

26.

Nitrogen - containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed are

a)

Amino acids

b)

Ascites

c)

Ascorbic acid

d)

None of these

27.

Iron is known to be a necessary component of

a)

Amino acids

b)

Thyroxine

c)

Adipose tissue

d)

Hemoglobin

28.

Iodine is essential to health because it

a)

helps the blood to carry oxygen to the cells

b)

strengthens bones and teeth

c)

effects the rate of metabolism

d)

is necessary for red blood cells

29.

Fat soluble vitamins

a)

are slower that water-soluble vitamins to exhibit deficiencies

b)

cannot be stored in the body

c)

are lost easily during cooking

d)

are dissolved by water

30.

Pancreatic enzymes include

a)

Carboxypeptidase

b)

Trysin

c)

Chymotrypsin

d)

all of these

31.

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1° C is a/an

a)

amino acid

b)

Mineral

c)

Calorie

d)

vitamin

32.

Each gram of ______ contains 4 calories.

a)

Fiber

b)

Water

c)

Protein

d)

Fat

33.

How many amino acids are necessary for the body?

a)

20

b)

11

c)

9

d)

2

34.

Which of the following are functions of proteins?

a)

transport fat-soluble vitamins and provide concentrated sources of heat and energy

b)

promote normal defecation and decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown

c)

assist in maintaining the body's water balance and assist with antibody production and disease resistance

35.

Which of the following are used to measure the energy the body uses during all activities and metabolic processes?

a)

Calories

b)

Fiber

c)

Vitamins

d)

minerals

36.

The body makes proteins out of

a)

Triglycerides

b)

Complex carbohydrates

c)

Amino acids

d)

Lipoproteins

37.

Which of the following are examples of foods that contain complete proteins?

a)

green beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, and lettuce

b)

nuts and dry beans

c)

cream of wheat, oat meal, and rye bread

d)

meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and milk

38.

Which of the following are examples of foods that contain incomplete proteins?

a)

chicken, turkey, and eggs

b)

roast beef, hamburger, and pork chops

c)

salmon, whitefish, shrimp, and milk

d)

nuts, dry beans, grains, vegetables

39.

Which of the following provide two-thirds of a person's daily energy needs?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Proteins

d)

carbohydrates

40.

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?

a)

50%-60%

b)

10%-20%

c)

30%

d)

5%

41.

Which of the following are used for immediate fuel and are converted to glucose?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Minerals

d)

Proteins

42.

After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?

a)

Minerals

b)

Lipids

c)

Vitamins

d)

proteins

43.

Which of the following is a function of fiber?

a)

supplies energy or heat to the body

b)

transports fat-soluble vitamins

c)

absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled

d)

assists with antibody production and disease resistance

44.

Which of the following are either stored in the liver or muscle cells or converted into lipids and stored as fat?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

proteins

45.

Which of the following helps treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome?

a)

Proteins

b)

Minerals

c)

Lipids

d)

fiber

46.

Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults?

a)

800mg - 1200mg

b)

280mg - 350mg

c)

20mg - 30mg

d)

10mg - 15mg

47.

Which of the following is essential for fiber to work properly in the body?

a)

adequate water intake

b)

exposure to sunlight

c)

decreased protein intake

d)

high fat intake

48.

Each gram of ______ contains 99 calories.

a)

Fat

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Fiber

d)

Protein

49.

Which of the following are functions of lipids?

a)

promote normal growth and wound healing

b)

maintain the structural integrity of the heart and aid in muscle contraction

c)

build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting

d)

provide a concentrated source of heat and energy and insulate and protect body organs

50.

A deficiency in which of the following can interfere with the body's absorption and utilization of vitamins and cause fatigue?

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

proteins

51.

The recommended daily adult cholesterol intake is no more than

a)

800mg

b)

350mg

c)

500mg

d)

300mg

52.

Which of the following are characteristics of saturated fat?

a)

they are divided into polysaturated and monosaturated fats

b)

they are derived from animal sources and are solid at room temperature

c)

they tend to lower blood cholesterol

d)

they are liquid room temperature and found in vegetable oils

53.

Which of the following are saturated fats?

a)

coconut and palm oils

b)

corn and safflower oils

c)

peanut and canola oil

d)

sunflower and olive oils

54.

An excess of which of the following can lead to increased levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood and an increased risk of heart and artery disease?

a)

Lipids

b)

Fibers

c)

Vitamins

d)

carbohydrates

55.

Which of the following are unsaturated fats?

a)

Egg yolks

b)

meat and animal products

c)

vegetable oils and margarine

d)

butter and whole milk

56.

An increased intake of soluble fiber, a decrease in the dietary intake of saturated fats, and exercise result in

a)

increased susceptibility to infection

b)

decreased muscle contraction

c)

poor wound healing

d)

reduced cholesterol levels

57.

Which of the following are organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Lipids

58.

Which of the following are natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions?

a)

Fiber

b)

Minerals

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

59.

Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include

a)

Calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus

b)

Selenium, copper, and chromium

c)

Fluoride, magnesium, and molybdenum

d)

Iron and zinc

60.

Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerve and muscle functions?

a)

Iodine

b)

Selenium

c)

Calcium

d)

Iron

61.

The most important nutrient that is essential for the production of red blood cells is

a)

Magnesium

b)

Zinc

c)

Iodine

d)

Iron

62.

Which of the following plays a vital role in the activities of the thyroid hormones?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iodine

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Magnesium

63.

A deficiency in which of the following can cause anemia?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

Zinc

64.

Good dietary sources of iron are

a)

Liver, egg yolks, fortified breads and cereals, and dark green vegetables

b)

Seafood, iodinated salt and seaweed products

c)

Fruits, vegetables, tea

d)

Dairy products, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon

65.

Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?

a)

Selenium

b)

Calcium

c)

Fluoride

d)

iodine

66.

Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?

a)

Fluoride

b)

Chromium

c)

Selenium

d)

calcium

67.

A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Iodine

c)

Iron

d)

zinc

68.

The normal daily requirement for which mineral is 800 to 1200mg per day?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Iodine

d)

magnesium

69.

Which vitamin aids in night vision, cell growth and maintenance, and normal reproductive function?

a)

vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

vitamin A

d)

vitamin B1

70.

Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and bone growth?

a)

Vitamin c

b)

Vitamin k

c)

Vitamin B6

d)

Vitamin e

71.

Another name or vitamin B1 is

a)

Carotene

b)

Thiamine

c)

Riboflavin

d)

Niacin

72.

A deficiency in which vitamin causes beriberi with appetite loss, digestive problems, muscle weakness, nervous disorders, and heart failure?

a)

Vitamin B6

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B1

d)

Vitamin A

73.

Which vitamin is found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables?

a)

Vitamin E

b)

Vitamin B1

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin A

74.

Another name for Vitamin C is

a)

ascorbic acid

b)

Niacin

c)

Riboflavin

d)

carotene

75.

A deficiency in vitamin B 12 causes

a)

rickets in children and osteomalasia

b)

slow blood clotting

c)

pernicious anemia and liver damage

d)

scurvy and poor wound healing

76.

Which vitamin is an intracellular antioxidant, maintains cell structure, and aids in the formation of red blood cells?

a)

Vitamin E

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin B3

77.

Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B1

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

78.

Vitamin ________ is rich in citrus fruits, mangos, strawberries, and green leafy vegetables?

a)

B1

b)

B12

c)

C

d)

D

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