12 Questions
Where does most of the absorption of nutrients occur?
Absorption
Which macronutrient protects vital organs with cushioning?
Fats
What type of blood vessels surround the small intestines' villi to transport nutrients?
Capillaries
How many calories are released per gram when fats/lipids are consumed?
9
Which process involves cells breaking down some nutrients to release energy?
Metabolism
Is it true that it takes longer for carbohydrates to be digested than fats?
False
Which combination demonstrates two incomplete proteins forming a complete protein?
Rice and beans
Which fatty acid is not a major building block of fat?
Linolenic fatty acid
Why are polyunsaturated fats considered the 'healthiest'?
A and B only
Which food category is relatively low in calories but high in nutrients?
Nutrient Dense
Which monosaccharide is the most commonly used in the body for metabolic processes?
Glucose
Which is NOT one of the main roles of fiber?
During our Carbohydrates food labs, you learned that cinnamon buns were complex carbs and potato soup was a simple carb.
Test your knowledge on proteins and fatty acids with this quiz. Identify types of proteins, understand how incomplete proteins combine to form complete proteins, and recognize different types of fatty acids.
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