Nutrition and Body Functions Quiz

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What breaks down into glucose when carbohydrates are consumed?

Fat

Fiber

Protein

Starch (correct)

Fats and oils are both in a liquid state at normal temperatures.

False (B)

What is the main function of protein in the body?

Building new cells and repairing damaged cells

____________ provide fuel for cellular respiration.

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food types with their key contributions:

Starch = Provides energy Protein = Supports growth and repairs cells Fats = Creates cell membranes Glucose = Fuel for cellular respiration Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main functions of the skeletal system?

Support, protect the body, and protect organs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Protein is the only nutrient that provides energy when carbohydrates and fats are low.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What stores do carbohydrates and fats provide energy for?

Short-term and long-term energy stores Signup and view all the answers

The body stores fat in special cells underneath the skin and around body __________.

organs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nutrients with their main functions:

Protein = Builds and repairs tissues Carbohydrates = Primary source of energy for immediate use Fats = Long-term energy storage Vitamins = Supports various bodily functions Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin helps your eyes see in the dark?

Vitamin A (B) Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin C can prevent scurvy and contributes to strong skin.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a good source of Vitamin D?

sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Vitamin C is found in _____ fruits and vegetables.

citrus Signup and view all the answers

Match the vitamin with its function:

Vitamin A = Helps with vision Vitamin C = Heals skin Vitamin D = Absorbs calcium Vitamin E = Antioxidant protection Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key functions of iron in the body?

Transports oxygen through hemoglobin (C) Signup and view all the answers

Anemia is caused by an excess of iron in the body.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name two good dietary sources of iron.

Meat and dark green vegetables Signup and view all the answers

If a person does not get enough iron, they may develop __________.

anemia Signup and view all the answers

Match the nutrient to its significance:

Calcium = Bone health Iron = Hemoglobin production Vitamin C = Immune function Vitamin D = Calcium absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients is essential for the production of energy in the body?

Protein (B), Iron (C) Signup and view all the answers

Water makes up more than 60% of a person's body weight.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of water in the human body?

To dissolve and react with different chemicals, facilitating essential life processes. Signup and view all the answers

The body needs _ and _ to help with energy production and nutrient transport.

iron, protein Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nutrients with their primary role in the body:

Vitamin D = Bone health Vitamin C = Immune function Calcium = Muscle function Iron = Oxygen transport Signup and view all the answers