Life Science

Chapter 18: Nutrients and Digestion

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
What unit measures the energy in foods?
A)a millimeter
B)a Calorie
C)a yard
D)a Joule
2.
What does your body need to maintain a steady internal temperature?
A)energy
B)chyme
C)bacteria
D)teeth
3.
Which of these foods provides all of the essential amino acids your body needs?
A)apples
B)eggs
C)pasta
D)peas
4.
How many amino acids CANNOT be made in your body?
A)20
B)100
C)0
D)8
5.
What are the building blocks of protein?
A)carbohydrates
B)copper
C)amino acids
D)vegetable oil
6.
Which of these is an organic nutrient?
A)water
B)proteins
C)calcium
D)phosphorus
7.
Which of these is an inorganic nutrient?
A)carbohydrate
B)vitamin D
C)pasta
D)water
8.
Which of these is a simple carbohydrate?
A)meat
B)cheese
C)honey
D)pasta
9.
Which of these is a complex carbohydrate?
A)milk
B)eggs
C)bananas
D)beans
10.
Which of these is true?
A)Lipids help cushion your internal organs.
B)Lipids provide essential amino acids.
C)Lipids keep your digestive system running smoothly.
D)Lipids are inorganic nutrients.
11.
Why are fats important to your body?
A)They help your body get rid of vitamins.
B)Their energy cannot be stored for later use.
C)They provide energy.
D)They are essential amino acids.
12.
Which vitamin does your body make when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
A)vitamin K
B)vitamin B
C)vitamin A
D)vitamin D
13.
Bananas and nuts are a source of what mineral?
A)potassium
B)phosphorus
C)iron
D)iodine
14.
What food group is at the top of the food pyramid?
A)bread and cereal
B)fats, oils, and sweets
C)meat and beans
D)vegetables and fruit
15.
Which food group contains yogurt and cheese?
A)milk
B)bread and cereal
C)fats
D)fruit
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