Module 5 Quiz - Nutrition
Each gram of carbohydrate provides the human body with how many calories?
4
Fiber is a carbohydrate that is digested by the body.
False
The main function of minerals is to
help regulate body functions
Each gram of fat provides the human body with how many calories?
9
Which 3 nutrients provide energy (calories) for the body?
Carbohydrates, fat, & protein
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are considered safe by most developed nations.
False
The main elements in amino acids are
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen
The amino acids that our body makes are called
non-essential
We do not get calories from vitamins, minerals, and water.
True
The amount of heat needed to raise one gram of water one degree Celsius is a
calorie
The main function of carbohydrates is to
supplies energy during exercise
All of the following foods have a high glycemic index except?
peaches
Water makes up __________ percent of the body weight.
50-70
Trans Fat is
all of the above
Why do most people not eat right?
all of the above
Which of the following is not a starch?
apple
Fat that is solid at room temperature is:
both B & C (trans fat & saturated fat)
The main function of vitamins is to
promote specific chemical reactions in the cells
The main function of fat is to
supply energy at rest
What is the easiest way to tell if you are drinking enough water?
the color of your urine