nutrition
which nutrition is the body's main source of energy ?
carbohydrates
how many food groups are there ?
5 (fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy)
what vitamin is not an antioxidant ?
vitamin K
what food belongs to both the protein and vegetable food groups ?
chickpeas
what fatty acid is essential but cannot be synthesized by the human body ?
Linoleic acid
what vitamin is mainly obtained from sunlight ?
vitamin D
what food groups does broccoli belong to ?
vegetables
what type of fat is known to increase LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol ?
trans fat
what grain is considered a whole grain even though it is used as a vegetable ?
corn
what vitamin requires an intrinsic factor for absorption in the ileum ?
vitamin B12
what is considered a healthy fat ?
unsaturated fat
what is a source of protein ?
chicken
what amino acid is considered essential and must be obtained from the diet ?
leucine
what is not a part of any main USDA food groups but often included in diets ?
oils
what is the primary role of selenium in human nutrition ?
antioxidant defense
what mineral is important for bone health ?
calcium
what food group is yogurt a part of ?
dairy
what mineral helps regulate fluid balance and is commonly overconsumed in processed foods ?
sodium
what nutrient is most commonly lacking in grain-based diets that rely on refined grains ?
fiber
what sugar has the lowest glycemic index ?
fructose
what food has the highest amount of fiber ?
apple with the skin
what food groups provides the most calcium ?
dairy
what nutrient is required for the absorption of vitamins A,D,E,K ?
fat
all dairy products are high in calcium and therefore they count toward your daily calcium
false
excessive intake of beta-carotene can cause vitamin A toxicity
false