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Basic Nutrition Quiz 1

Multiple Choice (1pt)
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Which of the following is considered a complex carbohydrate?
a.
fruit
c.
white bread
b.
brown rice
d.
snicker candy bar
 

 2. 

Too much Wheat Gluten can cause problems such as:
a.
lack of energy
c.
hindering absorption of minerals
b.
weight gain
d.
all of the above
 

 3. 

Carbohydrates are classified into two general categories based on their chemical structure. They are the following:
a.
simple and structured
c.
simple and caloric
b.
simple and straight
d.
simple and complex
 

 4. 

Which of the following are considered a complete protein?
a.
milk
c.
meat
b.
eggs
d.
all of the above
 

 5. 

How many essential amino acids make up a complete protein?
a.
six
c.
nine
b.
five
d.
twenty-two
 

 6. 

Our bodies can make all but ______ amino acids, so we must get the remaining amino acids (proteins) from our diet.
a.
3
c.
10
b.
9
d.
6
 

 7. 

Which of the following minerals role in the body is to help form bones and teeth, aid in blood clotting, assist in muscle nerve function, and help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
a.
phosphorus
c.
magnesium
b.
calcium
d.
zinc
 

 8. 

Which of the following is a Mineral?
a.
ascorbic acid (C)
c.
niacin
b.
folic acid
d.
zinc
 

 9. 

Which of the following are the 4 Fat Soluble Vitamins?
a.
A,D,E,C
c.
A,D,E,K
b.
A,D,B,K
d.
A,B,C
 

 10. 

Vitamin ______ main function is for vision, growth, and nerve support. Some main sources of this vitamin are liver, oranges, pears, and carrots. This vitamin also helps prevent night blindness, poor eyesight, and poor skin and hair.
a.
B12
c.
E
b.
C
d.
A
 



 
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