Nutrition MCQ's
Nutrition MCQ's
Nutrition MCQ's
1. A substance needed by the body for growth, energy, repair and maintenance is called a __?
A: nutrient
B: carbohydrate
C: calorie
D: fatty acid
9. According to the MyPyramind food guidance system, a person should obtain most of their fat
from ____________.
A: beef, chicken, and fish
B: vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
C: fats, oils, and sweets
D: milk, yogurt, and cheese
10. A(n) ___________ is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained in food.
A: label
B: food guide pyramid
C: calorie
D: basket
13. Which of these is added to the food label because people sometimes don’t eat ENOUGH of
this?
A. fat
B. calcium
C. sodium
D. cholesterol
15. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of _______?
A. carbohydrate
B. vitamin C
C. calcium
D. vitamin D
17. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an important source
of____?
A. iron
B. fiber
C. beta carotene
D. calcium
19. The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ________?
A. strong bones
B. teeth
C. muscles
D. all of the above
21. Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and maintain the structural components
of the body?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Fiber
23. All of the following are needed for strong bones except:
A. Thiamin
B. Calcium
C. Magnesium
D. Vitamin D
24. Which of these nutrients is the preferred energy source for the body?
A. B Complex Vitamins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Fiber
25. This nutrient is needed for a healthy immune system and strong connective tissue:
A. Fiber
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin C
D. Fluoride
26. Which of the following is the best source for omega-3 fatty acids?
A. Corn oil
B. Wheat products
C. Pork
D. Sardines
27. This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells and a deficiency might cause anemia.
A. Iron
B. Magnesium
C. Iodine
D. Chromium
28. This vitamin is needed to prevent a birth defect called Spina Bifida
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Folate
D. Vitamin E
29. This nutrient is needed for making hormones, healthier skin, and to make cell membranes:
A. Fat
B. Carbohydrate
C. Fiber
D. Vitamin B12
31. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide suggests that the Fats, Oils
and Sweets Group be used ___.
A. once a week
B. four times a day
C. never on Sundays
D. sparingly
E. every Tuesday
32. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___
servings of the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group.
A. 1-3
B. 4-5
C. 6-11
D. 12-15
E. 16-20
33. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___
servings of the Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group.
A. 0-1
B. 2-3
C. 3-4
D. 5-6
E. 6-7
34. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Daily Food Guide calls for eating ___
servings of the Fruit Group every day.
A. 0-1
B. 2-4
C. 4-5
D. 5-6
E. 6-7
40. If you order hot oatmeal in a restaurant it may taste flat because
A. no sugar was added.
B. no salt was added.
C. it was cooked in a microwave.
44. Eggs, milk, and meat are usually classified as good sources of
A. carbohydrates
B. protein
C. fat
45. The human body and the food that fuels it came together as a consequence of
A. chance, time, and circumstance
B. the activity of an intelligent designer
C. neither of the above