Do you know your health? BECAUSE I DON’T! PLEASE HELP!?

Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question.

1. Which of the following is NOT a function of fat?

protection of organs
insulation of the body
quick source of energy
production of the sex hormones

2. Which of the following nutrients provides the first source of energy for humans?

proteins
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals

3. Which of the following nutrients helps to build muscle, transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, forms hormones, and antibodies?

lipids
proteins
minerals
carbohydrates

4. What statement best describes the typical American diet?

It contains too little protein.
It contains too little fat.
It contains too many fruits and vegetables.
It contains too much sugar.

5. If a person is experiencing constipation, what carbohydrate should they increase in their diet?

glucose
lactose
cellulose
glycogen

6. Which statement best describes minerals and their function?

Minerals are found only in the bones and teeth.
Minerals are organic compounds used in energy production.
Minerals provide energy when carbohydrates are not available.
Minerals are elements which help to build cells and repair body tissues.

7. When an oil is changed to a solid, trans fat, like in the production of some margarines, what is the process called?

hydrogenation
synthesis
assimilation
integration

8. Which carbohydrate is known as blood sugar and is needed by all body cells to produce energy?

glucose
sucrose
glycogen
starch

9. How many calories are provided by a salad dressing containing 23 fat grams?

61
92
207
255

10. What type of fat simulates the liver to produce more cholesterol which can lead to the depositing of cholesterol in the blood vessels?

unsaturated fat
saturated fat
phospholipids
lipoprotein

11. Which medical condition is not related to one’s nutrition?

diabetes mellitus
obesity
atherosclerosis
bronchitis

12. What current factor influences American health habits in a negative way?

more offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef
a hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home
the emphasis of increasing fruits and vegetables in the diet
more available information on the nutritional content of foods

13. Suzie consumes 2,700 calories every day but requires only 2,300 calories to meet her energy needs. Over time, Suzie’s calorie consumption may lead to what disorder?

obesity
anorexia nervosa
bulimia
fitness

14. What form of fat is carried in the blood by lipoproteins?

amino acids
cellulose
triglycerides
phospholipids

15. Why must all essential amino acids be present in the body at the same time for growth and repair to take place?

It takes the body too long to make the essential amino acids.
Proteins cannot be made by the body if they are absent.
Too much energy will be used up to make them.
The body will have to start breaking down fat to make them.

16. What mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth?

potassium
sodium
iron
calcium

17. Which vitamin found in citrus fruits and tomatoes is necessary for iron absorption, collagen formation, and increasing the function of the immune system?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D

18. What is measured by the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

the energy needs of the body at rest
calories needed by the body during physical activity
rate at which a person needs calories during the day
rate at which food is converted to energy

19. Which of the following is NOT a function of water?

removal of waste products from the body
circulation of substances through the blood
temperature regulation and sweat production
production of hormones

20. Restaurants typically add too much of which of the following nutrients to food resulting in higher calories?

fat
vitamins
water
fiber

21. A man’s weight is considered obese and harmful to his health if it is greater than which of the following percentages?

5%
10%
15%
20%

22. What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent disease?

Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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