Sample Quiz

Converts nutrients into energy.

Necessary for energy production, cell function, and fat metabolism.

Drives energy production from food.

Essential for fatty acid synthesis.

Helps release sugar from stored carbohydrates for energy and creates red blood cells.

Plays a role in fatty acid, amino acid, and glucose metabolism.

Important for proper cell division.

Necessary for red blood cell formation, nervous system, and brain function. It is found in clams, fish, and meat.

Required for neurotransmitter and collagen production. It also help to protect cells and keeping them healthy. It is found in citrus fruits, bell peppers, and Brussels sprouts.

Necessary for vision and organ function.

Supports immune function and aids in calcium absorption and bone growth.

Supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage.

Essential for blood clotting and proper bone development.

Vital for bone and teeth structure, muscle function, and blood vessel contraction

Component of bone and cell membranes. Also needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells and for the production of the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA

Involved in over 300 enzyme reactions, including blood pressure regulation. Found in almonds, cashews, and black beans.

Needed for blood pressure maintenance, conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals. Found in salt, processed foods, and canned soup.

Works with sodium to maintain fluid balance and produce digestive juices. Found in seaweed, salt, and celery.

An electrolyte maintaining fluid balance in cells and supporting nerve transmission and muscle function. It is found in lentils, acorn squash, and bananas.

Part of all living tissues, contained in amino acids like methionine and cysteine. Also your body needs sulfur to build and fix your DNA and protect your cells from damage that can lead to serious diseases such as cancers. It is found in garlic, onions, Brussels sprouts, eggs, and mineral water.

though needed in smaller quantities than macrominerals, are crucial for various bodily functions.

are needed in larger amounts than trace minerals in order to perform their specific roles in your body.

This should be avoided as it can increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. Found in hydrogenated oils used in margarine, baked goods, and fried foods.

Found in animal sources like fatty meats and dairy, it can increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. Recommended intake should be limited, with an emphasis on healthier unsaturated fats.

Healthy fats are considered to be found in plant sources like avocados, nuts, seeds, and oils, as well as fatty fish. They can help decrease heart disease risk.

serves multiple functions in the body, including energy storage, organ protection, hormone production, vitamin absorption, and cell membrane integrity.

crucial for growth, tissue repair, and maintaining lean body mass.

It consists of _______Also known as the building blocks of protein.

categorized as_______ (made by the body) and _______(obtained through diet).

like starches and grains, take longer to digest and contain fiber for digestive health. Despite their differences, both types impact blood sugar levels.

found in sweet items like honey and fruit, provide quick energy but can lead to weight gain and health issues if consumed in excess.

are the primary energy source for your body, broken down into glucose.

essential elements in food necessary for growth and normal bodily function. Obtained solely through the diet, these nutrients are required in large amounts. They provide energy measured in calories or kilocalories.

consisting of vitamins and minerals, are vital for various bodily functions.

dissolve in water and are not stored in the body, so excess amounts are excreted through urine.

do not dissolve in water. They’re best absorbed when consumed alongside a source of fat. After consumption, fat-soluble vitamins are stored in your liver and fatty tissues for future use.

There are three types of macronutrients:

Carbohydrates: Provide ____kilocalories per gram. Proteins: Provide ___kilocalories per gram. Fats: Provide ___kilocalories per gram.

The science of foods, nutrients, and their actions within the body, including ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion

Necessary components for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, water, and fiber. Macronutrients (required in large amounts) and micronutrients (required in smaller amounts).

Anything solid or liquid that, when consumed, provides essential nutrients to the body for energy, growth, tissue repair, disease protection, and regulation of bodily functions.

Facilitates oxygen transport to muscles and hormone production. It is found in oysters, white beans, and spinach.

Supports metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and cholesterol. Found in pineapple, pecans, and peanuts.

It is essential for connective tissue formation, brain function, and the health of the nervous system. Found in liver, crabs, and cashews.

Important for growth, immune function, and wound healing. Found in oysters, crabs, and chickpeas.

Aids in thyroid regulation to control the speed of your metabolism, which is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy. It is found in seaweed, seafood, and yogurt.