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Health Unit 3 Section 3 Quiz: Nutrition Quiz
Quiz is worth a total of 20 points
Each question is worth 2 points
Learning Objective 3-2: Evaluate the impact of various dietary habits on health and well being.
Learning Objective 3-4: Make good nutritional and dietary decisions.
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1) The main food source for energy comes from __________.
@ The main food source for energy comes from carbohydrates.
*a. carbohydrates
b. fats
c. proteins
d. minerals
2) The substance that is necessary for production of certain hormones and helps store and transport
vitamins is:
@ Proteins are necessary for production of certain hormones and helps store and transport vitamins.
a. carbohydrates.
b. fats.
*c. proteins.
d. minerals.
3) Substances that are essential for body growth and repair are:
@ Proteins are essential for body growth and repair.
a. carbohydrates.
b. fats.
c. vitamins.
*d. proteins.
4) A deficiency of calcium can lead to:
@ A deficiency of calcium can lead to osteoporosis.
a. rickets.
*b. osteoporosis.
c. anemia.
d. scurvy.
5) Skim milk is a good choice for protein, vitamin D and calcium. Which population would have the
highest need for including milk in their diet?
@ Teens have the highest need for milk in their diets since they are still growing.
a. Adults
*b. Teens
c. Senior Citizens
d. Doctors
6) For a healthy diet, nutrients need to be consumed in different amounts. For example, carbohydrates
should:
@ Carbohydrates should make up 55% of your daily caloric intake.
a. be limited to 300 milligrams a day.
b. make up about 30% of your daily caloric intake.
c. be limited to 3,000 milligrams a day.
*d. make up about 55% of your daily caloric intake.
7) Cholesterol is found in grains.
@ Cholesterol is only found in animal products.
a. True
*b. False
8) Cholesterol is found in dairy products.
@ Cholesterol is found in dairy products since they come from animals.
*a. True
b. False
9) Eating food high in cholesterol and saturated fat may lead to atherosclerosis.
@ Eating food high in cholesterol and saturated fat may lead to atherosclerosis.
*a. True
b. False
10) Dairy is a good source of protein, calcium and riboflavin.
@ A good source of protein, calcium and riboflavin is dairy products.
*a. True
b. False