Nutrition Quiz BEE

1. Which nutrient is primarily needed to build parts of your body like skin and
muscles?
a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins
c. vitamins d. Minerals

Which vitamin is created when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet light?

a. Vitamin A c. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin E d.Vitamin D

3. Which type of nutrient is the best source of energy?

a. Carbohydrates b. proteinsc. vitamins d. mineralse. water f. fiber 4.

Which type of nutrient needs to be consumed most frequently?

a. Carbohydrates b. Proteins c. vitamins d. Minerals e. water

5. Which of the following types of foods are considered to be good sources of

carbohydrates?
a. Vegetables b. Fruit c. Meats
d. Breads

6. Fruits and vegetables are generally considered to be good sources of

a. vitamins b. carbohydratesc. proteins

7. Meats are generally considered to be good sources of

a. vitamins b. Carbohydrates c. Protein

8. Vitamins and Minerals

a. help bodily functions work correctly
B. provide energy
C. are the primary building material for muscle

9. Fats

a. should never be eaten because all fats are bad for human health.
b. should be eaten in small quantities because the body needs a
small amount of fat.
c. should be eaten frequently because they are a good source of
energy.

10. Calcium is a
a. mineral b. proteinc. vitamin d. carbohydrATES

11. Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain thestructural
components of the body?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Fiber
12.Which of the following nutrients is known as the sunshine vitamin?

a. Vitamin C b. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin K d. Vitamin D
13. All of the following are needed for strong bones except:
a. Thiamin
b. Calcium
c. Magnesium
d. Vitamin D
14. Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
a. Complex Vitamins
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats
d. Fiber
15. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and
maintenance iscalled a _______________.
A: nutrient B: carbohydrate C: calorie D: fatty acid
16. All of the following are nutrients found in food except _____.
A : plasma B: proteins C: carbohydrates D: vitamins
17.. A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?
A: kidney failure
B: bulimia
C: anorexia
D: cardiovascular disease
Ans: D
18. A varied diet is good for our digestive health and exposes us to a wider
range of nutrients.
a. Meal planning
b. food industry
c. food service
d. food service organization.
19. It is the term given to food that can be prepared and served quickly.
A. Fast food. b. Du jour
c. a la carte d. buffet
20. It refers to eat all you can.
a. fast food b. du jour
c.a la carte d. buffet