nutrition quiz 1

Question 1

how many calories per gram in carbohydrates

Answer 1

4

Question 2

how many calories per gram in fats

Answer 2

9

Question 3

how many calories per gram in protein

Answer 3

4

Question 4

calories in = calories out

Answer 4

maintain weight

Question 5

calories in > calories out

Answer 5

gain weight

Question 6

calories in < calories out

Answer 6

lose weight

Question 7

what is a calorie

Answer 7

unit of energy

Question 8

how many calories do people need to do nothing, average person, and elite athletes

Answer 8

1200-1400, 2000-2500, 5000 or more

Question 9

what are carbohydrates
simple and complex

Answer 9

supply the body with energy
simple sugars: white sugar, fruit milk
starches: bread, crackers, pasta, rice

Question 10

fats

Answer 10

needed for brain and nervous system to develop properly and so body can absorb vitamins and build hormones

Question 11

why we need fat, functions of fat in foods

Answer 11

insulates body, cushions and protects vital organs, etc
it provides calories

Question 12

types of fats

Answer 12

saturated fats - yellow light, solid at room temp, animal meats, butter, cheese
unsaturated fats - green light, liquid at room temp, oils
trans fats - red light, processed foods

Question 13

cholesterol

Answer 13

waxy, fat like substance that is found in all cells of the body, body requires it but too much can block arteries

Question 14

protein

Answer 14

protein builds, maintains, and replaces tissues in your body
found in animal sources also vegetables

Question 15

micronutrients

Answer 15

do not supply energy, they regulate release of energy

Question 16

vitamins
functions

Answer 16

compound essential for natural growth and development found in the diet of an organism
healthier skin, bone growth, resistance to infection, night vision

Question 17

minerals

Answer 17

provide structure in forming bones and teeth, help maintain normal heart rythm, help regilate cellular metabolism