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1. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair
and maintenance is called a _______________.
A: nutrient
B: carbohydrate
C: calorie
D: fatty acid
Ans: A

2. All of the following are nutrients found in food except How To EARN
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3. 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

4. Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates


into __________.
A: fatty acids
B: polypeptides
C: amino acids
D: simple sugars
Ans: D

5. Your body needs vitamins and minerals because


___________.
A: they give the body energy
B: they help carry out metabolic reactions
C: they insulate the body’s organs
D: they withdraw heat from the body
Ans: B

6. Food passes through the stomach directly by _________.


A: the large intestine
B: the small intestine
C: the heart
D: the pancreas
Ans: B

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7. About half of your diet should be made up of __________.


A: grains and vegetables
B: fruits and milk
C: milk and cheese
D: fats and sugars
Ans: A

8. A mineral that the body needs to work properly is


_____________.
A: calcium
B: silver
C: gold
D: lead
Ans: A

9. According to the MyPyramind food guidance system, a


person should obtain most of their fat from ____________.
A: beef, chicken, and fish
B: vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
C: fats, oils, and sweets
D: milk, yogurt, and cheese
Ans: B

10. A(n) ___________ is a unit of energy that indicates the


amount of energy contained in food.
A: label
B: food guide pyramid
C: calorie
D: basket
Ans: C

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11. This food group is our body’s best source of energy?


A. Meat Group
B. fats,oils and sweets
C. breads and cereals
D. milk and cheese
Ans: C

12. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?


A. vitamins
B. minerals
C. fiber
D. fats
Ans: C

13. Which of these is added to the food label because people


sometimes don’t eat ENOUGH of this?
A. fat
B. calcium
C. sodium
D. cholesterol
Ans: B

14. Which of these is required on the food label?


A. total carbohydrate
B. sugars
C. iron
D. all of the above
Ans: D

15. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source
of _______?
A. carbohydrate
B. vitamin C
C. calcium
D. vitamin D
Ans: A

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16. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of _______?


A. calcium
B. vitamin c
C. vitamin B
D. calories
Ans: B
17. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and
nuts group are an important source of ________?
A. iron
B. fiber
C. beta carotene
D. calcium
Ans: A

18. Which food contains the most fat?


A. graham crackers
B. brownies
C. pudding
D. angel food cake
Ans: B

19. The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for
________?
A. strong bones
B. teeth
C. muscles
D. all of the above
Ans: D

20. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?


A. 6-11
B. 2-3
C. 3-5
D. 1-2
Ans: C

21. Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and


maintain the structural components of the body?

A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fiber
Ans: B
22. Which of the following nutrients is known as the
sunshine vitamin?

A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin D
Ans: D

23. All of the following are needed for strong bones except:

A. Thiamin
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Vitamin D
Ans: A

24. Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source


for the body?

A. B Complex Vitamins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Fiber
Ans: B

FOOD NUTRITION Objective type Questions with Answers


25. This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and
strong connective tissue:

A. Fiber
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin C
D. Fluoride
Ans: C
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26. Which of the following is the best source for omega-3


fatty acids?

A. Corn oil
B. Wheat products
C. Pork
D. Sardines
Ans: D

27. This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a
deficiency might cause anemia.

A. Iron
B. Magnesium
C. Iodine
D. Chromium
Ans: A

28. This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called


Spina Bifida

A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Folate
D. Vitamin E
Ans: C
29. This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier
skin, and to make cell membranes:

A. Fat
B. Carbohydrate
C. Fiber
D. Vitamin B12
Ans: A

30. This nutrient is most important for healthy vision:

A. Vitamin K
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Vitamin A
Ans: D

31. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food


Guide suggests that the Fats, Oils and Sweets Group be used
___.
A. once a week
B. four times a day
C. never on Sundays
D. sparingly
E. every Tuesday
Ans: D

32. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food


Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Bread, Cereal, Rice
and Pasta Group.
A. 1-3
B. 4-5
C. 6-11
D. 12-15
E. 16-20
Ans: C

33. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food


Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Milk, Yogurt, and
Cheese Group.
A. 0-1
B. 2-3
C. 3-4
D. 5-6
E. 6-7
Ans: B

34. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food


Guide calls for eating ___ servings of the Fruit Group every
day.
A. 0-1
B. 2-4
C. 4-5
D. 5-6
E. 6-7
Ans: B

35. Which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or


oils?
A. milk
B. root beer
C. coffee with cream
D. iced tea unsweetened
E. lemonade
Ans: D

36. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?


A. noodles
B. crackers
C. scallion
D. macaroni
E. cous cous
Ans: C

37. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?


A. cookies
B. candy
C. sald dressing
D. cherries
E. butter
Ans: D

38. What food doesn’t belong to this food group?


A. chocolate milk
B. cream cheese
C. ice cream
D. salad dressing
E. yogurt
Ans: D

39. _________is an example of a hydrogenated fat.


A. Butter
B. Margarine
C. Olive oil
Ans: B

40. If you order hot oatmeal in a restaurant it may taste flat


because
A. no sugar was added.
B. no salt was added.
C. it was cooked in a microwave.

Ans: B

41. Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good


sources of
A. protein.
B. vitamins & minerals.
C. unsaturated fats.
Ans: B

42. Degenerative diseases are most closely associated with


A. diets deficient in protein.
B. affluent lifestyles.
C. heredity.
Ans: B
43. The “bottom line” in determining the quality of a recipe
is
A. nutritional value.
B. taste testing.
C. cost.
Ans: B

44. Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good


sources of
A. carbohydrates.
B. protein.
C. fat.
Ans: B

45. The human body and the food that fuels it came together
as a consequence of
A. chance, time, and circumstance
B. the activity of an intelligent designer
C. neither of the above
Ans: B

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D. Vitamin D
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