Nutrition Unit Test
Questions will be taken from this test and placed on the exam. The only difference will be that the answer choices may be re-organized. For
instance, the answer to number 1 are a, b, and e. On the exam the answers may found next to other letter choices.
1.
Which 3 nutrients, also called “macronutrients”, are known to make up the body’s only source of fuel? (Fill in all that apply)
a. carbohydrates b. protein c. minerals d. water e. fats
2.
Which nutrients, also called “micronutrients”, are known to help control and regulate bodily functions although they are not a fuel
source for the body? (Fill in all that apply)
a. vitamins b. protein c. minerals d. water e. fats
3.
Nutrition is the process of _______________ nutrients and the body's use of those nutrients to ____________ life processes.
a. eating, decrease b. consuming, reverse c. measuring, maintain d. consuming, maintain e. eating, reverse
4. Carbohydrates predominately come from what type of foods? ________________
a. plant b. animal c. mineral
5. Carbohydrates provide the body with ______ calories per gram of weight.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 9
6. Carbohydrates consist of 3 categories, which are: (Fill in all that apply)
a. starches b. amino acids c. simple sugars d. calcium e. fiber
7. Which category of carbohydrates helps to promote "regularity" by enabling stools to retain water?
a. starches b. amino acids c. simple sugars d. calcium e. fiber
8. It is advised that about _____% of a person's daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates.
a. 30% b. 45% c. 60% d. 70%
9. Fats provide the body with _____ calories per gram of weight.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 9
10. Cholesterol is found in ____________ -based foods because it is produced by an organ called the ______________.
a. animal, liver b. animal, stomach c. plant, liver d. plant, fiber
11. Saturated fats are ____________ (state of matter) at room temperature, and an example is: ________________.
a. solid, olive oil b. solid, butter c. liquid, olive oil d. liquid, butter
12. Amino acids are the building blocks for which nutrient? _________________
a. carbohydrates b. muscle c. protein d. fats e. abdominals
13. The human body can make about _______ amino acids. But, of the 20 it requires, there are 8 required that the body can't make.
a. 11 b. 12 c. 10 d. 8 e. 5
14. A food item that contains all 8 essential amino acids that the body can't make on its own is called a(n) _____________ protein.
a. complete b. processed c. unsaturated d. organic e. incomplete
15. Which food item below would contain the most protein? _________________.
a. tootsie roll b. kiwi c. tuna fish d. apple juice e. wheat bread_
16. Which food item would be most likely to contain cholesterol? ______________________________________.
a. carrots b. tangerines c. hamburger d. orange juice e. wheat bread
17. The 4 fat-soluble vitamins are: _____, _____, _____, and _____. (Fill in all that apply)
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin K c. Vitamin B d. Vitamin E e. Vitamin D
18. The water-soluble vitamins are all the _____ vitamins and vitamin _____. (Choose two)
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin K c. Vitamin B d. Vitamin C e. Vitamin D
19. In general, what percentage of a person’s body weight is composed of water? _____
a. 25% b. 47% c. 60% d. 50% e. 80%
20. When compared to males, females usually have _______ water making up their total weight.
a. more b. less
21. The most abundant mineral making up human body tissues is: (hint: primary mineral in bones and teeth)
a. phosphorus b. sodium c. iron d. calcium e. potassium
22. A vitamin can only cure a disease caused by a(n):
a. lack of minerals in the body
b. excess of that particular vitamin
c. lack of that particular vitamin
d. excess of red blood cells to help carry oxygen
23. _______________ is the only animal-based food product that contains carbohydrates (in the form of sugars).
a. swiss cheese
b. milk c. liver
d. honey roasted ham e. sour cream
24. Protein provides is with how many calories per gram of weight? ____
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 9
Calories
Papa John's Pepperoni Pizza
1/4 large
pizza
542
Fat
Fiber Carb Protein
26g
4g
64g
13g
25. How many total calories would be provided by the fat in the pizza above? _____
a. 234 b. 196 c. 278 d. 215 e. 104
26. How many total calories would be provided by the carbohydrates in the pizza above? _____
a. 304 b. 228 c. 199 d. 576 e. 256
27. How many total calories would be provided by the protein in the pizza above?
a. 52 b. 25 c. 178 d. 468 e. 164
_____
Study the following label for a Chipotle burrito. Pay attention to the ingredient list that’s included. Then, answer 28 – 34 that follow at the
bottom and the following page.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
?
Cal from Fat
?
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
38%
Saturated Fat 8g
38%
Cholesterol 140mg
47%
Sodium 3507mg
146%
Total Carbs 104g
35%
Dietary Fiber 12g
Sugars 14g
50%
Protein 50g
INGREDIENTS: 13" Tortilla, Corn Salsa,
Tomato Salsa, Rice, Pinto Beans, Beef (4oz),
Pork, Lettuce, Sour Cream
28. How many grams of unsaturated fat in are one serving? _____
a. 15g b. 19g 12g d. 17g
29. How many grams of starch (complex carbohydrates) are in one serving? _____
a. 46g b. 78g c. 26g d. 53g
30. Which ingredients in this Chipotle burrito would contribute to the 140mg. of cholesterol? (Fill inall that apply)
a. Corn Salsa
b. Pork c. Pinto Beans d. Sour Cream
e. Beef
31. Which ingredients in this Chipotle burrito would contribute to the 12g of fiber?
a. Tortilla b. Tomato & Corn Salsa c. Lettuce d. Pinto Beans e. Rice ab. All of the above
32. Which item on the label is classified as a mineral?
a. unsaturated fats b. sodium c. sugars d. beef
33. What is the best estimate for the total number of calories provided by this burrito? _________
a. 632 b. 970 c. 430 d. 841 e. 795
34. If a person requiring 2000 calories per day eats 2 of these burritos he will be getting exactly 100% of the _______________
he needs for the day.
a. fat b. starches c. fiber d. protein
35. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of rounded body or hips with a high natural fat content?
a. endomorph b. ectomorph
c. mesomorph
36. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of a high muscle content and a triangular torso?
a. endomorph b. ectomorph
c. mesomorph
37. Check the Periodic Table of Elements if to determine whether a nutrient is a _________________.
a. vitamin
b. mineral
38. Eating disorders are classified as ______________________ and must be diagnosed by a professional.
a. incurable
b. physical disorders c. social disorders d. addictive e. mental disorders
Matching:
39. Battles hunger with excessive water
intake and excessive exercise ____
40. Extreme exercise for long periods of
time. Never “big enough” ____
41. Frequent consumption of large
amounts of food. Unable to resist the urge
to eat _____
42. Eating large amounts of food then
purging to get rid of calories in an
unhealthy way _____
a.
Bulimia Nervosa
b.
Anxiety Disorder
c.
Muscle Dysmorphia
d.
Anorexia Nervosa
e.
Compulsive Overeating
43. What steps can we take to help a person who we feel may have an eating disorder? (Fill in all that apply)
a. Approach them in an aggressive manner
b. Express your concern to a school counselor
c. Express your concern on Twitter
d. Approach them in an assertive manner
e. Be encouraging and do not enable them