NUTRITION QUIZ

I. EASY
1. Which nutrient is primarily needed to build parts of your body like skin and muscles?
a. Carbohydrates c. proteins
b. Vitamins d. minerals
2. Which vitamin is created when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet light?
a. Vitamin A c. vitamin B
b. Vitamin c d. vitamin D
3. Which type of nutrients is the best source of energy?
a. Carbohydrates c. protein
b. Vitamin d. mineral
4. Which type of nutrient needs to be consumed most frequently?
a. Carbohydrates c. water
b. Vitamin d. mineral
5. Which of the following types of foods are considered to be good sources of carbohydrates?
a. Vegetables c. fruit
b. Meats d. bread
6. Fruits and vegetables are generally considered to be good source of
a. Vitamins c. minerals
b. Proteins d. carbohydrates
7. Meats are generally considered to be good sources of
a. Vitamins c. carbohydrates
b. Proteins c. minerals
8. Vitamins and Minerals can
a. Help bodily functions work correctly c. provide energy
b. Are the primarily building material for muscle c. provide calorie
9. Fats are
a. Should never be eaten because all fats are bad for human health.
b. Should be eaten in small quantities because the body needs a small amount of fat.
c. Should be eaten frequently because they are good source of energy.
10. Calcium is a
a. Mineral c. protein
b. Vitamin d. carbohydrate

II. AVERAGE
1. The ____________ shows the last day a food should be EATEN.
a. Sell by date c. best-if used by date
b. Expiration date d. all of the above
2. The ____________shows the last day a food should be SOLD.
a. Sell by date c. best-if used by date
b. Expiration date d. all of the above
3. According to the My Pyramid food guidance system, a person should obtain most their fat from
___________________.
a. Beef, chicken, and fish
b. Vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
c. Fats, oils, and sweets
d. Milk, yogurt, and cheese
4. Food passes through the stomach directly by __________.
a. The large intestine
b. The small intestine
c. C. the heart
d. D. the pancreas
5. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a
___________.
a. Nutrient
b. carbohydrate