Quiz 1 nutrition

• Which of the following is NOT a complex carbohydrate

  glucose (simple sugar)
• T or f. A foods energy density is determined by comparing its calorie content with the weight of the food

  true
• Proteins are formed by the linking together of

  Amino acids (building block ps of protein)
• Dietary Sources of carbohydrates include

  Fruits, grains, vegetables
• Every yielding nutrients include

  Carbohydrates, protein, fats
• Sugars, starches, and fibers are examples of

  Carbohydrates
• Examples of water-soluble vitamins include

  Vitamin c & b complex
• t or f. It’s recommended to make 1/3 of your grains whole grains

  FALSE (1/2 grains should be whole grains)
• t or f. Genes direct the growth, development, and maintenance of cells

  True
• One slice of bread contains 18g of carbohydrate, 4g protein and 1.5g fat. How many calories are in one slice

  18g *4= 72 cal

  4g * 4= 16 cal

  1.5f *9=13.5 cal

  total = 100 cal
• RDA (recommended dietary allowances)

  Evaluates current intake for specific nutrient
• EER (estimated energy requirement)

  uses height, weight, age, sex, and physical activity to estimate energy needs
• UL (upper intake levels)

  if intake arises higher than limit there is potential adverse effects increase
• AI (adequate intake)

  Insufficient research to establish an EAR