Introduction To Principals Of Human Nutrition

Question 1

What are the six essential nutrients required by the human body?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Question 2

True or False: Vitamins are a source of energy.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide _______.

Answer 3

energy.

Question 4

Which nutrient is the most concentrated source of energy?

Answer 4

Fats.

Question 5

What are macronutrients?

Answer 5

Nutrients required in large amounts: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Question 6

What is the role of proteins in the body?

Answer 6

To build and repair tissues.

Question 7

Which vitamin is primarily associated with vision?

Answer 7

Vitamin A.

Question 8

True or False: Water is considered a macronutrient.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What is the recommended daily intake of water for an average adult?

Answer 9

About 2 to 3 liters.

Question 10

Which mineral is essential for bone health?

Answer 10

Calcium.

Question 11

What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

Answer 11

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body fat, while water-soluble vitamins are not stored and need to be consumed regularly.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The process by which the body converts food into energy is called _______.

Answer 12

metabolism.

Question 13

What is the role of dietary fiber?

Answer 13

To aid digestion and prevent constipation.

Question 14

Which type of fat is considered unhealthy and should be limited in the diet?

Answer 14

Trans fats.

Question 15

True or False: All carbohydrates are unhealthy.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

What is the primary function of dietary fats?

Answer 16

To provide energy and support cell growth.

Question 17

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

Answer 17

Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.

Question 18

Which nutrient helps transport oxygen in the blood?

Answer 18

Iron.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The body’s primary energy source is _______.

Answer 19

glucose.

Question 20

What is a calorie?

Answer 20

A unit of measurement for energy in food.

Question 21

Which vitamin is important for blood clotting?

Answer 21

Vitamin K.

Question 22

True or False: All proteins are complete proteins.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

What is the difference between complete and incomplete proteins?

Answer 23

Complete proteins contain all essential amino acids, while incomplete proteins do not.

Question 24

What is the recommended percentage of daily caloric intake from fats?

Answer 24

20-35%.

Question 25

Which nutrient is essential for hormone production?

Answer 25

Fats.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The recommended daily intake of protein for an average adult is _______ grams per kilogram of body weight.

Answer 26

0.8.

Question 27

What is the primary source of vitamin D?

Answer 27

Sunlight exposure.