Question 1

What is a waxy fat-like substance used by the body to build cells?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol

Answer

Sodium

Answer

Fiber

Answer

Trans fatty acids

Question 2

What term describes foods that provide few nutrients but supply calories?

Accepted Answer

Empty Calorie Foods

Answer

Nutrient Dense

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Fiber

Answer

Minerals

Question 3

What is the term for the physical need for food?

Accepted Answer

Hunger

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Satiety

Answer

Nutrition

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Appetite

Question 4

What is the measure often used to assess body weight relative to height?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index

Answer

Calories

Answer

Weight

Answer

Nutrient Density

Question 5

What government department provides leadership on food, agriculture, and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

S. Department of Agriculture

Answer

World Health Organization

Answer

Food and Drug Administration

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National Institutes of Health

Question 6

What type of eating disorder involves a fear of gaining weight leading to starvation?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer

Bulimia

Answer

Binge Eating Disorder

Answer

Overeating

Question 7

Which type of fat is usually solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Saturated Fats

Answer

Unsaturated Fats

Answer

Cholesterol

Answer

Trans fatty acids

Question 8

What is the process of taking in food and using it for energy for good health called?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition

Answer

Hunger

Answer

Appetite

Answer

Nutrient Deficiency

Question 9

Which nutrient group is primarily used to build and repair cells?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Fats

Answer

Vitamins

Question 10

What do amino acids make up?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Fats

Answer

Vitamins

Question 11

What are nutrients necessary for?

Accepted Answer

To grow, have energy and stay healthy.

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To satisfy hunger temporarily

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To lose weight quickly

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To taste food better

Question 12

What is nutrient deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A shortage of nutrients

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A measure of food quality

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A type of healthy diet

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An excess of nutrients

Question 13

Which nutrient group is used to build and repair cells?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

Answer

Vitamins

Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Fats

Question 14

What are amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Small units that make up proteins

Answer

Sugars that provide quick energy

Answer

Fats that are good for health

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Large molecules that store energy

Question 15

What are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

Accepted Answer

Starches and sugars

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Amino acids and fibers

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Proteins and fats

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Vitamins and minerals

Question 16

What type of fat is usually solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats

Answer

Unsaturated fats

Answer

Trans fatty acids

Answer

Healthy fats

Question 17

What are empty calorie foods?

Accepted Answer

Foods that offer few nutrients but supply calories

Answer

Whole foods

Answer

Nutrient-dense foods

Answer

Diet foods

Question 18

What does Body Mass Index (BMI) measure?

Accepted Answer

Body size based on height and weight

Answer

Caloric intake

Answer

Fat percentage

Answer

Muscle mass

Question 19

Which term describes the psychological desire to eat?

Accepted Answer

Appetite

Answer

Satiety

Answer

Thirst

Answer

Hunger

Question 20

What is a foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

A sickness resulting from unsafe food consumption

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A type of allergic reaction

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An illness from overeating

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A diet-related condition

Question 21

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

Accepted Answer

To build and repair cells.

Answer

To improve digestion

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To provide energy

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To regulate hormones

Question 22

What term describes the shortage of nutrients in the body?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient Deficiency

Answer

Nutrient Density

Answer

Nutritional Abundance

Answer

Nutritional Balance

Question 23

Which type of fat is generally solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Saturated Fats

Answer

Trans fatty acids

Answer

Omega-3 fatty acids

Answer

Unsaturated Fats

Question 24

What is a beneficial characteristic of nutrient-dense foods?

Accepted Answer

They have a high amount of nutrients relative to calories.

Answer

They taste better

Answer

They are easy to digest

Answer

They are low in calories

Question 25

What does the body use to build healthy bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

Minerals

Answer

Vitamins

Answer

Proteins

Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 26

What is the process of taking in food and using it for energy called?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition

Answer

Digestion

Answer

Appetite

Answer

Metabolism

Question 27

What is the appropriate weight for an individual based on various factors?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate Weight

Answer

Ideal Weight

Answer

Underweight

Answer

Overweight

Question 28

What type of eating disorder involves a fear of gaining weight?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer

Binge Eating

Answer

Bulimia

Answer

Pica

Question 29

What does the term 'Foodborne illness' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Sickness resulting from eating unsafe food.

Answer

Malnutrition

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Overeating

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Dehydration

Question 30

What does the term 'Body Mass Index' assess?

Accepted Answer

Body size based on height and weight.

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Body composition

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Caloric intake

Answer

Nutrient absorption

Question 31

What are nutrients essential for?

Accepted Answer

For growth, energy, and staying healthy.

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For cooking and preparing food.

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For gaining wealth and fame.

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For socializing and entertainment.

Question 32

What is nutrient deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A shortage of nutrients.

Answer

An excess of calories.

Answer

An abundance of vitamins.

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A balance of proteins and carbohydrates.

Question 33

What is the process of taking in food and using it for energy called?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition.

Answer

Digestion.

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Absorption.

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Metabolism.

Question 34

What are proteins primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

To build and repair cells.

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To absorb nutrients.

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To provide insulation.

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To store energy.

Question 35

What are amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Small units that make up proteins.

Answer

Types of carbohydrates.

Answer

Components of vitamins.

Answer

Large complex molecules.

Question 36

What are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

Accepted Answer

Starches and sugars.

Answer

Proteins and amino acids.

Answer

Fats and oils.

Answer

Vitamins and minerals.

Question 37

What is fiber?

Accepted Answer

A complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down.

Answer

A type of fat.

Answer

A simple sugar.

Answer

A source of amino acids.

Question 38

What type of fat is usually solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats.

Answer

Unsaturated fats.

Answer

Trans fatty acids.

Answer

Polyunsaturated fats.

Question 39

What are trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

Fats formed when hydrogen is added to vegetables during processing.

Answer

Fats found in fruits.

Answer

Healthy unsaturated fats.

Answer

Natural saturated fats.

Question 40

What does the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide leadership on?

Accepted Answer

Food, agriculture, nutrition, and other topics.

Answer

Transportation and infrastructure.

Answer

Technology and electronics.

Answer

Fashion and beauty.

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