Nutrition Quiz

What are the building blocks of proteins?

A) Incomplete Proteins
B) Amino Acids
C) Complete Proteins
D) Essential Proteins

What is the most concentrated source of energy?

A) Fats
B) Carbohydrates
C) Proteins
D) Complex Carbohydrates

What is an example of a saturated fat?

A) Olive oil
B) Canola oil
C) anything liquid at room temperature
D) red meat

What is an example of complex Carbohydrates

A) malt sugar
B) honey
C) table sugar
D) potatoes What is a carbon containing substance?

A) water
B) minerals
C) vitamins
D) carbohydrates

What percent of our body is made up of water?

A) 60
B) 40
C) 70
D) 50

Which mineral is usually lacking in the American diet?

A) zinc
B) sodium
C) phosphorus
D) potassium

What are vitamins most abundent in?

A) bread
B) fruits and vegetables
C) meat
D) poultry

How many essential nutrients does our body need?

A) 25
B) 30
C) 50
D) 45

How many servings of vegetables should you have a day?

A)3-5
B)2-3
C)6-11
D)1-2

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