Nutrition True/False

True or false: Micronutrients are needed in larger quantities than macronutrients.

True or false: Carbohydrates consist of simple sugars with a general formula of (CH2O)n.

True or false: Monosaccharides are made up of groups of two sugar units joined together.

True or false: Soluble fiber dissolves in water and ferments in the colon.

True or false: Animals convert glucose into starch for storage in the liver and muscles.

True or false: Lipids are a concentrated source of energy and have more energy than carbohydrates.

True or false: All living organisms require food for energy, building materials, and to control chemical reactions in cells.

True or false: A balanced diet should contain 2/3 carbohydrates, 1/6 protein, 1/6 fat, minerals, vitamins, and water.

True or false: 1 kcal is equal to 4.2 kJ.

True or false: 1 kJ is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of water by 1oC.

True or false: 1g of carbohydrate provides 16 kJ of energy.

True or false: Males need more food than females because they have a higher ratio of muscle to fat.

True or false: Proteins are only found in animal-based foods.

True or false: Lipids play a role in heat insulation in humans.

True or false: Phospholipids have a hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail.

True or false: Non-essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet.

Deoxyribose is an example of a monosaccharide.

True or false: Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions.

Phospholipids have three fatty acids.

True or false: Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver.

Vitamin A is a water-soluble vitamin.

Minerals play a role in the formation of bone.

Glucose can form the polysaccharide amylose.

Carbohydrates and fats both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

True or false: Water is essential for life and a person can survive without it for several months

True or false: Vitamin A is found in citrus fruits and is responsible for the formation of skin and blood vessels

True or false: Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy, which is characterized by bleeding gums and hair loss

True or false: Calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones

True or false: Iron is a mineral that is essential for the formation of hemoglobin and its deficiency can cause anemia

True or false: Catabolic reactions break down complex molecules into simpler molecules and release energy in the process