True or false
An activity such as sleeping does not require energy.
False. Every activity you do, including sleeping, requires energy for cellular processes.
Which nutrient group is usually the body's major source of energy?
A. Proteins
B. Vitamins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Minerals
C. Carbohydrates
If one serving of food has 5g of carbohydrates, how many grams are in 3 servings?
15g. (Calculation based on food label data: 5g \times 3 = 15g).
I am a large molecule made of amino acids that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.
Protein.
This nutrient helps carry oxygen throughout the body.
Iron
Saturated fats are the healthiest type of fat to include in your diet.
False. Most of the fat in your diet should come from unsaturated fats; high saturated fat intake can increase heart disease risk.
Which of the following is an inorganic nutrient that does not contain carbon?
A. Protein
B. Mineral
C. Fat
D. Carbohydrate
B. Mineral
A Calorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by how much?
1 oC
I am a substance that provides energy and materials for cell development, growth, and repair.
A nutrient
This nutrient is used for the growth and repair of body tissues and is found in oranges and broccoli.
Vitamin C
Your body is composed mostly of water.
True. Your body is mostly water, and it is needed for chemical reactions to occur.
About what percentage of your daily Calories should come from fats?
A. 10-15%
B. 25-35%
C. 50-60%
D. 75-80%
B. 25-35%
These nutrients are known as the body's "building blocks" and are essential for repairing tissues and making enzymes. They are made up of smaller chains called amino acids.
Proteins
I am the term for the regulation of an organism's internal conditions regardless of environmental changes.
Homeostasis.
This nutrient aids in protein formation and is found in meat and fish
Zinc
Vitamins are needed in large amounts to provide the body with daily energy.
False. Vitamins are nutrients needed in small amounts for growth and regulation, not as a primary energy source.
Which mineral is essential for building strong bones and teeth?
A. Iron
B. Zinc
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium
C. Calcium
If a slice of cheese pizza has 220 Cal and a grape has 2 Cal, how many grapes equal the energy in one slice of pizza?
110 grapes. (220 / 2 = 110).
I am a nutrient, also called a lipid, that helps the body absorb vitamins.
Fat.
This nutrient helps release energy from other nutrients.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin).
Symptoms of dehydration include thirst, headache, and dizziness.
True. These, along with weakness and little urination, are signs of lost water not being replaced.
Which vitamin helps enhance night vision and maintains skin and bones?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin A.
Often confused with "bad" nutrients, these are actually vital for protecting organs and insulating the body. This specific type of nutrient is required for the body to absorb "fat-soluble" vitamins like A, D, E, and K.
Lipids (or Fats)
I am the tool you look at to determine the amount of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in a specific food package.
A food label (or Nutrition Facts)
This group of nutrients comes in three forms: starches, sugars, and fibers.
Carbohydrates