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Nutrition Quiz

1. In the phrase, "Unhealthy diets often contain
disproportionate amounts of carbohydrates," what
does "disproportionate" mean?
a. Dangerous
b. Unbalanced
c. Nutritious
d. Perfect
2. Which of the following is the healthiest type of
carbohydrate?
a. Bread made with white flour
b. Rice made with whole grains
c. Cereal made with refined grains
d. White rice
3. What might happen if you didn't consume enough
protein?
a. Your body wouldn't be able to build muscle mass.
b. You wouldn't have any energy at all.
c. You would feel really thirsty all the time.
d. You would become overweight.
4. Osteoporosis is a disorder that can be caused by
not consuming enough calcium. What can you infer
about osteoporosis?
a. It affects the nervous system
b. It affects the skin
c. It affects the stomach
d. It affects the bones
5. Which of these performs the same function as
gasoline in a car?
a. Water
b. Protein
c. Carbohydrates
d. Fats
6. What do all heterotrophs have in common?
a. Their diets must include meat
b. They must drink at least one liter of water each day to
survive
c. They must consume nutrients to survive
d. They must breathe oxygen to survive
7. Dairy products are typically:
a. High in protein
b. Low in calories
c. Low in fat
d. High in fiber
8. Which is the healthiest type of meat?
a. Red meat
b. Brown meat
c. Raw meat
d. Lean meat
9. What does it mean that the blue portion of the plate
is rather small?
a. Vegetables should be eaten in abundance
b. You shouldn't consume all that much dairy
c. You should consume a non-fat diet
d. Fruits are a poor source of nutrients
10. What's an example of consuming candy in
moderation?
a. Eating a candy bar every day
b. Eating a candy bar once a week
c. Avoiding candy bars at all costs
d. Eating candy bars whenever they're available

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