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#1. Name the six basic nutrient categories.

Protein... Carbohydrates... Fats... Vitamins... Minerals... Water...

#2. Name the 3 nutrient categories that provide calories.

Protein, Carbohydrates and Fats

#3If you're feeling irregular or backed up, what should you eat more of?

High fiber foods

#4 Labeling laws require that ingredients in food products be listed on the

container in descending order of their?

Weight

#5 Lipids are supplied in large quantities in the diet by?

fats, oils, meats, and nuts.

#6 A function of protein is to...?

promote growth and repair of the body.

#7 Good sources of protein in the diet are

meats, fish, legumes, nuts, dairy products, and eggs

#8 A kilocalorie (kcal) is a:

unit for expressing energy content in food.

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#9 foods like fruit, honey, and sugar cane are all good examples of

____________?

a. proteins b. starches c. sugars d. all of the above

#10 Which of the following is UNTRUE about dietary fats:

a. they are used to create cell membranes

b. they absorb fat-soluble vitamins

c. they help the body absorb calcium

d. A and C

#11 what are minerals?

a. inorganic nutrients the body needs

b. organic nutrients the body needs

c. a type of protein especially used for digestion

d. all of the above

#12 Minerals are an energy source for the body:

A Yes B No

#13 Glycogen is a breakdown product for carbohydrates:

A Yes B No

#14 Vitamin C is a fat-soluble vitamin:

A Yes B No

#15 Vitamin A is a water-soluble vitamin:

A Yes B No

#16 Calcium is a macro-mineral in the diet:

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A Yes B No

#17 Dogs are true carnivores: A Yes B No

#18 Cats are true carnivores: A Yes B No

#18 nitrogen occur in animals in the form of: protein

#19 A man can survive without food for at least : 1 month

#20 Water helps in metabolism process in the presence of:

Amino acids, protein, ribonucleic acids, enzymes

#21 An adult requires 50-100 grams of proteins daily

#22 proteins are essential for the synthesis of:

Antibody, connective tissues, hormones, all the above

#23 percentage of water in blood : 90%

#24 Part of the cell used for protein synthesis:

Chromosomes, chloroplast, ribosomes, golgi bodies

#25 what does make blood look red? Plasma, RBC, Hb, none

#26 A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?

A: kidney failure B: bulimia

C: anorexia D: cardiovascular disease

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#27 Amylases in saliva begin the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple

sugars

#28 Wh y is go iter caused? due to deficiency o f io dine.

# 2 9 Which of the following does the critical point in a canning operation vary

with?

a) Product packed

b) Container in which it is packed

c) Cooling and storage systems used

d) All of the mentioned

#30 1 table spoon = 3 tea spoons

#31 1 cup = 16 table spoons

#30 Meats are an excellent source of carbohydrates.

True false

#31 Milk with almost all fats removed is called

Skim Whole 1% Evaporated

#32 Baking soda, baking powder, and yeast are all examples of __________

Fermentation Leavening Hydrates Gases

#33 Grain products with added nutrients are called

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Long-grained Instant Enriched Brown

#34 Whole milk that has had some water removed and a sweetener added is

called

Sweetened condensed Dried whole Skim milk Nonfat dry

#35 The proteins in flour form

Glutenin Gliadin Gluten Glutton

#36 _____ is a microscopic single-celled plant that is available in compressed,

active dry, and fast rising forms for use in baking.

Baking Soda Yeast Cream of Tarter Baking Powder

#37 Bread products, such as biscuits, muffins, and popovers that can be

prepared in a short amount of time are called ____________ breads.

Fast Slow Yeast Quick

#40 Beets, carrots, and radishes are the _________ of the plants from which

they come.

Flower Roots Succulents Fiber

#41 This type of milk contains 3.25% fat or more

Whole 1% or low fat Skim or fat-free 2% or reduced fat

#42 Name 2 characteristics of citrus fruits

Thick rind and thin membrane

Thick rind and thick membrane

Thick membrane and thin rind

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Thin rind and thin membrane

#43 To make this, you dip fruits in batter and deep-fat fry until golden brown.

Produce Trifle Fruit Fritters

#44 Part of the plant which holds the seeds: fruit

#45 Berries are small, juicy fruits with a thin skin.

True False

#46 Citrus fruits have thick skin: true false

#47 Melons have thick skin: false

#48 Tropical fruits are ONLY grown in tropical climates.

True False

#49This nutrient can not be fully digested. It helps with digestion and can be in

fruits and vegetables.

Protein Carbohydrates Fiber Water

#50 which is called as survival nutrient ? water