Practice Quizzes -- Essential Concepts for Healthy Living Third Edition

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1: The body uses nutrients to
	A: supply energy
	B: repair and maintain cells.
	C: regulate cellular activities.
	D: all of the above

2: Fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods are rich sources of
	A: aminos.
	B: phytochemicals.
	C: amylases
	D: proteins.

3: Chemists classify most compounds as organic if they contain
	A: iron.
	B: oxygen.
	C: carbon.
	D: sodium.

4: The process of breaking down complex nutrients into their basic forms is called
	A: digestion.
	B: metabolism.
	C: absorption.
	D: nutrification.

5: . ____ refers to all chemical reactions that take place in the body.
	A: Digestion
	B: Metabolism
	C: Elimination
	D: Absorption

6: Which of the following substances does not provide calories?
	A: alcohol
	B: proteins
	C: iron
	D: fats

7: Many nutrition experts think Americans should consume 60% of their calories from
	A: proteins.
	B: fats.
	C: carbohydrates.
	D: fiber.

8: Plants make ____, a substance that humans cannot digest.
	A: protein
	B: sucrose
	C: collagen
	D: fiber

9: Most of the lipid content of foods is in the form of
	A: phospholipids.
	B: triglycerides.
	C: amino acids
	D: cholesterol.

10: Which of the following foods is an excellent source of omega-three fatty acids?
	A: olives
	B: tuna
	C: chicken
	D: cheese

11: Which of the following foods contains cholesterol?
	A: chicken
	B: peanuts
	C: pineapple
	D: olives

12: Which of the following substances is an antioxidant?
	A: vitamin E
	B: vitamin B-12
	C: vitamin B-6
	D: folate

13: Which of the following minerals is found in hemoglobin?
	A: iron
	B: antimony
	C: calcium
	D: calcium

14: In the body, water
	A: transports material.
	B: participates in chemical reactions.
	C: eliminates wastes.
	D: all of the above

15: Elderly people may benefit from consuming foods that contain
	A: cesium.
	B: vitamin D.
	C: pantothenic acid.
	D: trans fatty acids

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