Module 5 Quiz - Nutrition

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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


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