Nutrition Test
Test # _______
Directions: Use a pencil. Darken in all of your responses in the appropriate box on the scan tron form provided for you.
More than one answer may apply for some. In that case darken all that apply. Erase all mistakes you make completely.
1.
Which 3 nutrients, also called “macronutrients”, are known to make up the body’s only source of fuel?
a. carbohydrates, alcohol, fat b. minerals, water, protein c. carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
d. alcohol, protein, fat e. protein, fat, carbohydrates
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?
a. carbohydrates, water, vitamins b. minerals, vitamins, water c. minerals, fats, water
d. alcohol, water, minerals e. protein, fat, minerals
3.
Nutrition is the process of _________ nutrients and the body's use of those nutrients to _______ life processes.
a. digesting, create b. consuming, maintain c. creating, support d. eating, create
4. Carbohydrates predominately come from _____ sources.
a. plant b. animal
5. Carbohydrates provide the body with ___ calories per gram of weight.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 7 d. 9 e. 10
6. Carbohydrates consist of:
a. amino acids, fiber, simple sugars
b. fiber, simple sugars, fats
c. fiber, simple sugars, complex carbohydrates
7. Which carbohydrate helps to promote "regularity" by enabling stools to retain water?
a. fiber b. simple sugars c. amino acids d. complex carbohydrates e. fats
8. It is advised that about ___ of a person's daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates.
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 50% e. 60%
9. Fats provide the body with ___ calories per gram of weight.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9
e. 10
10. Cholesterol is found in ____ -based products because it is produced by the ____.
a. plant, roots b. plant, leaves c. animal, heart d. animal, liver e. poultry, beak
11. Saturated fats are ___ at room temperature, and an example is: ____.
a. solid, butter b. liquid, corn oil c. solid, olive oil d. liquid, vegetable oil
12. Amino acids are the building blocks for which nutrient?
a. carbohydrates b. fats c. minerals d. protein e. vitamins
13. The human body can make about ___ amino acids. But, there are 8 required amino acids that the body can't make.
a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 18 e. 20
14. A food item that contains all 8 essential amino acids that the body can't make on its own is called a ____ protein.
a. rare b. complete c. full d. incomplete e. dynamic
15. Which food item would contain the most protein?
a. celery b. apple c. chicken d. orange juice
e. white bread
16. Which food item would be most likely to contain cholesterol?
a. celery b. apple c. chicken d. orange juice e. white bread
17. The fat-soluble vitamins are:
a. A,B,C,D
b. B,C
c. D,E,C,K
d. A,D,E,K
e. B,A,C,K
18. The water-soluble vitamins are:
a. stored in the body until they are needed
b. used by the body for energy during exercise
c. found in animal food sources, such as chicken and pork
d. transported through body fluids to be used by body tissues then the excess are excreted in urine.
19. Which estimate is closest to the amount of a person’s body weight that is composed of water?
a. 70% b. 80% c. 82% d. 89% e. 95%
20. When compared to males, females usually have ____ water making up their total weight.
a. more b. less c. the same amount of
21. The most abundant mineral making up human body tissues is:
a. iron b. potassium
c. calcium d. sodium e. none of the ones listed
22. A vitamin can cure a disease
a. caused by a virus b. caused by bacteria
c. caused by a deficiency of that vitamin
d. caused by a mineral deficiency
23. ____ Which food group is animal based but will still provide our daily diet with a small amount of carbohydrates?
a. meats, nuts, seeds b. dairy c. fruits d. vegetables e. grains
24. ____ Which food group is most likely to contain complete proteins?
a. meats, nuts, seeds b. dairy c. fruits d. vegetables e. grains
1/4 large
pizza
Papa John's Pepperoni Pizza
Calories
Fat
627
30g
Fiber Carb Protein
3g
25. How many total calories would be provided by the fat in the pizza above? a. 120
60g
b. 210
20g
c. 270 d. 370
26. How many total calories would be provided by the carbohydrates in the pizza above? a. 180
27. How many total calories would be provided by the protein in the pizza above?
a. 80
b. 100
b. 240
c. 120
c. 300
d. 360
d. 180
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 30g
39%
Saturated Fat 8g
38%
Cholesterol 140mg
47%
Sodium 3507mg
146%
Total Carbs 100g
33%
Dietary Fiber 12g
Sugars 14g
50%
Protein 50g
INGREDIENTS: 13" Tortilla, Corn Salsa, Red
(Hot) Salsa, Tomato Salsa, Rice, Pinto Beans,
Chicken (4oz), Pork, Lettuce
28. How many grams of unsaturated fat in are one serving?
a. 14 b. 22 c. 38 d. 42 e. 96
29. How many grams of starch (complex carbohydrates) are in one serving?
a. 13 b. 74 c. 84 d. 94 e. 126
30. Which ingredients in this Chipotle burrito would contribute to the 140mg. of cholesterol?
a. beef b. chicken c. cheese d. rice e. pork
Darken all that apply:
31. Which ingredients in this Chipotle burrito would contribute to the 12g of fiber? Darken all that apply:
a. tomatoes b. chicken c. cheese d. sour cream e. lettuce
32. Which item on the label is classified as a mineral?
a. protein b. sodium c. fat d. carbohydrates
e. cholesterol
33. What is the best estimate for the total number of calories provided by this burrito?
a. 180
b. 870
c. 980
d. 1080
e. 1200
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. fiber b. carbohydrates c. protein d. fat e. cholesterol
35. What two variables are used in calculating Body Mass Index?
a. body fat % and height b. weight and height c. weight and body fat %
36. Body Mass Index determines whether someone is:
a. overweight/underweight b overfat/underfat
37. It is essential that males have at least ___% body fat in order to maintain healthy metabolic functions of his body.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. 6
38. It is essential that females have at least ___% body fat in order to maintain healthy metabolic functions of her body.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
e. 25
39. A male is considered obese if more than ___ of his body weight comes from fat.
a. 25% b. 31% c. 36% d. 38% e. 40%
40. A female is considered obese if more than ___ of her body weight comes from fat.
a. 25% b. 31% c. 36% d. 38% e. 40%
41. The 5 tissues that contribute to a person’s body weight are bones, muscles, ____, fluids, and other tissues, such as organs.
a. water b. fat
c. minerals
42. The two major factors that determine our body shape and size are:
a. environment and heredity b. heredity and lifestyle choices c. environment and lifestyle choices
d. diet and lifestyle choices
43. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of a long, thin body with long limbs, and
little natural fat or muscle?
a. ectomorph b. endomorph c. mesomorph
44. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of rounded body or hips with a high
natural fat content?
a. ectomorph b. endomorph c. mesomorph
45. Which somatotype is described as having the characteristics of high muscle content and a triangular torso?
a. ectomorph b. endomorph c. mesomorph
46. The rate at which your body burns calories while at complete rest is your:.
a. body composition
b. BMR
c. BMI
47. Which method for measuring body fat is most reliable?
a. skin fold calipers b. bioelectrical impedance c. hydrostatic weighing d. the “Bod Pod”
48. According to Body Mass Index (BMI) standards, Lebron James is
49. The more active you are, the _____ calories you need.
a. more
a. underweight
b. less
50. Check the Periodic Table of Elements if to determine whether a nutrient is a:
a. vitamin b. mineral c. carbohydrate d. protein e. fat
b. average weight c. over weight d. obese
51. One pound of fat contains _____ calories. A person can reduce his calories by ______ each day to lose one pound per week.
a. 2100, 300
b. 2800, 400
c. 4200, 600
d. 3500, 500
e. 4900, 700
52. Mara weighs 120. What is her Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
a. about 300 b. about 1200 c. about 1800 d. about 2100
e. about 2400
53. Mara is going to walk her dog and walk around the mall shopping for a prom dress today. As a result, we may she’ll have an average
activity level today. How many total calories will she need to consume today?
a. 1760 b. 1980 c. 2200 d. 3000 e. 5,000
54. Justin B. Burr has a small frame and only requires 270 calories from fat today. How many of grams of fat will he need to consume?
a. 30 b. 40 c. 36 d. 180 e. 120
55. Lay D. Ghagahhh is a female powerlifter and will require 320 calories of protein today. How many grams of protein will she
need to consume?
a. 80 b. 200 c. 250 d. 300 e. 400
56. Eating disorders are classified as a form of ___ and must be diagnosed by a professional.
a. anxiety b. schizophrenia c. heart disease d. mental disorder e. anxiety
Identify each eating disorder:
a. muscle dysmorphia (bigarexia) b. anorexia nervosa
c. binge-eating disorder (compulsive overeating)
d. bulimia
58.
57.
Self-Hate
Self-Hate
feels guilty
about not be
able to control
his/her eating
habits
restricts food intake
Restricts high fat, high
sugar food to focus on
high protein and
complex
carbohydrates.
Distorted Body
Image
(belief that body is
still too small)
hunger
Eventual
weight
gain
attempts to control
the amount eaten
but ends up losing
control and binging
obsessed with ‘shrinking’
and almost panics at the
thought of it.
Increases muscle
mass, decreased fat
mass over time
60.
59.
Self-Hate
Self-Hate
feels guilty for
losing control…
Engages in compulsive
workouts that focus on
anaerobic training
such as lifting weights
and other high intensity
resistance training.
restricts food intake
Distorted body image.
(feels he/she isn’t thin
enough even though
others disagree)
restricts food intake
hunger
hunger
purges
panics at the thought
of excessive calories
entering her/his
system.
tries to eat “normally” but
loses control and binges,
especially when there are
stressors and emotional
issues to deal with.
Weight loss
attempts to "win the
battle" and control
hunger by eating very
small amounts as well as
drinking water, chewing
gum or ice, and
exercising.