The risk of obesity, heart disease, & cancer is increased by a diet high in

a. fat c. cholesterol
b. saturated fat d. all of the above

3. Vitamin _______is an example of a fat soluble vitamin.

a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin C c. Vitamin B d. All of the above

4. Essential amino acids

a. are vitamins that dissolve in fat.
b. are the nine amino acids the body cannot produce
c. come from grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds
d. are units ofen ergy produced by protein.

5. Unsaturated fat is in the form of

a. liquid
b. solid
c. gas
d. none ofthe above

The only way to get all the nutrients you need is

a. to drink alcohol in moderation
b. to eat a combination of foods
c. to eat the same foods over and over again
d. to eat a vegetarian diet

Anemia is defined as a lack of

A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Iron
 D. Protein

All of the following axe sources of calories except

a. protein c. fats
b. vitamins d. carbohydrates

The body's preferred source of energy is

a. carbohydrates c. fats
b. vitamins d. Protein

A diet high in ______________has been linked to high blood pressur

a. iron c, Calcium
b. sodium
d. protein

T/F
1. Vitamin B12 is a good source of energy.
2'. A person can survive longer without water than he can without certain vitamins and
mlnerals.
3. complex carbohydrates provide one with short term energy.
4. Protein is the body's preferred energy sourc
5. Essential amino acids are amino acids that the adult bc,dy can synthesize in
adequate
amounts.
6. Males need more protein than females.
7. Fat soluble vitamins can be taken in excess without any danger.
8. Unsaturated fat is solid at room temperature.
9. The simplest form of carbohydrates is sugar.
10' If an excess amount of protein is ingested, itis converted to waste and is removed
from the body.
11. A vegetarian is unable to consume all

Deficiency of prptein and carbohydrates in infants leads to:

a. Marasmus
b. Goiter
c. Obesity
d. Ll of the above

Disease caused by deficiency in Iodine is:

a. Anemia
b. Goiter
c. Chicken pox
d. None of the choices

Minerals that controls the function of thyroid is:

A. Phosphorus
B. Calcium
C. Iodine
D. Magnesium
E.
The Food component present in sugar is:
a. Fats
b. Protein
c. Carbohydrates
d. Vitamins

Percentage of water in Human body is

a. 65 %
b. 70%
c. 40 %
d. 80%
Foods like Pizza, Burger and Noodles are food rich in :
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Vitamins
d. Minerals

Components of food which helps in Febrile and and infections

a. Protain
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats
d. Minerals

________ Helps in maintaining constant temperature in our boby

a. Roughage
b. Vitamins
c. Energy Food
d. Water

Our body needs ________ liters of water everyday

a. 2-3 liters
b. 7-8 liters
c. 1-2 liters
d. 10-15 liters
Rickets is caused by Deficiency in

a. Vit. B1
b. B. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin A
Excessive body weight due to overnutrition leads to:
a. Rickets
b. Marasmus
c. Obesity
d. Kwashiorkor
 substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a
_______________.
A: nutrient
B: carbohydrate
C: calorie
D: fatty acid
Ans: A

ll of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.

A: plasma
B: proteins
C: carbohydrates
D: vitamins
Ans: A