Carbohydrates
What is the basic building block of carbohydrates?
A. Glucose
B. Fructose
C. Maltose
D. Galactose
A. Glucose
How many calories are provided from one gram of fat?
9 calories
Which of the following is NOT a significant source of protein?
A. Peanut Butter
B. Tofu
C. Broccoli
D. Beans
C. Broccoli
When reading the label on a vitamin supplement, which of the following terms would give you the confidence to buy the product?
A. High potency
B. Stress Formula
C. Organic
D. USP
D. USP (United States Pharmacopeia)
Where is glycogen primarily stored in the body?
*Hint: Two Locations*
Muscles and Liver
Where does carbohydrate digestion begin?
A. Esophagus
B. Small Intestine
C. Mouth
D. Stomach
C. Mouth
Which of the following is NOT a role of fat?
A. Insulation and temperature regulation
B. Padding/shock absorption
C. Energy
D. Structure and movement
D. Structure and movement
What is the AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) for protein?
10-35%
A neighbor who is a vegetarian asks you for advice on what to eat to increase her folate intake. Which of the following food items would you suggest she eat to increase her folate intake?
A. Watermelon
B. Spinach
C. Potatoes
D. Tomatoes
B. Spinach
What nutrient is mainly used for energy in the anaerobic energy system?
A. Amino Acids
B. Fatty Acids
C. Glucose
D. Lactate
C. Glucose
How many calories are provided per gram of carbohydrate?
4 Calories
What is NOT the basic building block of lipids?
A. Triglycerides
B. Sterols
C. Cholesterol
D. Phospholipids
C. Cholesterol
What are the building blocks of protein?
A. Monopeptides
B. Monoglycerides
C. Amino Acids
D. Monosaccharides
C. Amino Acids
Which four vitamins are fat soluble?
A, D, E, K
What nutrient is more heavily relied upon for energy in the aerobic energy system?
A. Amino Acids
B. Fatty Acids
C. Glucose
D. Lactate
B. Fatty Acids
What is the AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) for carbohydrates?
45-65%
What is the storage form of fat?
A. Chylomicron
B. Lipoproteins
C. Sterols
D. Triglycerides
D. Triglycerides
A chain of ten or more amino acids is called a ________.
A. Polypeptide
B. Polysaccharide
C. Oligosaccharide
D. Polyglyceride
A. Polypeptide
Vitamin D is not an essential nutrient if people get sufficient sunlight every day. Vitamin D is needed to help regulate blood ______ levels.
A. Calcium
B. Lead
C. Iron
D. Carotene
A. Calcium
Which types of foods should form the bulk of the pregame meal?
Bread
Potatoes
Pasta
A Monster Energy Drink has 27 grams of total carbohydrates in one serving. How many calories are provided by these carbohydrates?
108 calories
Saturated fats are generally obtained from ______ sources while unsaturated fats are generally obtained from ______ sources.
Animal/plant
A protein shake has 30 grams of protein in it. How many calories are contributed from the protein?
120 calories
Which of the following vitamins is found in vegetable oils and functions as a powerful antioxidant?
A
E
K
C
E
Many athletes struggle with iron deficiency. What vitamin aids iron absorption?
Vitamin C