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Unit 2: Nutrition Basics

Practice Quizzes

1
What is poor nourishment caused by a lack of nutrients called?
A)Malnutrition
B)Anemia
C)Cholera
D)Peristalsis
2
A calorie is defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by how many degrees Celsius?
A)4
B)1
C)6
D)10
3
In what part of the digestive system would you find villi?
A)Stomach
B)Small intestine
C)Pancreas
D)Esophagus
4
What percentage of calories do teens need to get from protein?
A)50-60%
B)25-50%
C)5-10%
D)10-30%
5
What are turbinado, molasses, and fructose all types of?
A)Fat
B)Sugar
C)Photosynthesis
D)Starches
6
What is the process plants use to create carbohydrates?
A)Hibernation
B)Hydration
C)Photosynthesis
D)Digestion
7
Which of the following is not a disaccharide?
A)Glucose
B)Sucrose
C)Lactose
D)Maltose
8
How many grams of fiber do teens need per day?
A)10-20
B)35-50
C)20-25
D)26-38
9
How many different amino acids are found in protein foods?
A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25
10
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and soy are examples of what kind of protein?
A)Essential protein
B)Optional protein
C)Incomplete protein
D)Complete protein
11
What helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K?
A)Fat
B)Protein
C)Carbohydrates
D)Calories
12
Which of the following is also known as "bad" cholesterol?
A)LDL
B)ABL
C)HDL
D)LDK
13
What are vitamins that protect cells and the immune system called?
A)Free radicals
B)Antioxidants
C)Riboflavin
D)Biotin
14
What are the two types of vitamins?
A)Organic and inorganic
B)Fat-soluble and water-soluble
C)A and B
D)Antioxidant and free radical
15
Rickets and Osteomalacia are caused by a lack of what vitamin?
A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
16
How many mg do you need per day of major minerals?
A)50
B)250
C)100
D)500
17
Thirst, dry lips, and constipation are early signs of what?
A)Hydration
B)Dehydration
C)Fluidity
D)Watering
18
What percentage of fruits and vegetables is water?
A)10-20 percent
B)40-50 percent
C)60-70 percent
D)80-90 percent
19
What are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants called?
A)Essential chemical
B)Hydrochemical
C)Betachemical
D)Phytochemical
20
Which of the following is not a category of phytochemicals?
A)Cholesterol
B)Carotenoids
C)Flavonoids
D)Indoles
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