6 Nutrients in Food

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Know Your Nutrients: Food Quiz

Test your knowledge about essential nutrients found in food with this engaging quiz! Discover the different types of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, and see how well you understand their roles in our diet.

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16 insightful questions
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Learn about the importance of nutrients in a fun way

16 Questions4 MinutesCreated by EatingExpert327

What are Two Types of Carbohydrates

Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Carbohydrates

Soluble and unsoluble

Water soluble

What are examples of simple carbohydrates?

Fiber

Starch

Sugars

Fibers and Starches are...

Simple Carbohydrates

Complex Carbohydrates

What are the two types of fiber?

Complex and simple

Water soluble and fat soluble

Soluble and insoluble

How many types of amino acids are there? How many amino acids does your body naturally make?

20, 9

14, 334

19, 38

20, 11

What are examples of foods with proteins?

Sugars and Starches

Citrus

Meat, eggs, fish

What is the difference between carbs and fats in terms of energy?

Fats make MORE energy

Fat produces LESS energy than carbohydrates

Both make supply same amount of energy

What is a result of too much fat stored?

Less energy stored in your body

Health problems, heart problems, obesity

What are some differences between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Saturated= Solid at Room Temperature, Unsaturated = Liquid at Room Temperature

Saturated is less healthy, Unsaturated is healthier.

Unsaturated Fats include oils, avocados, and nuts; Saturated Fats include butter, lard, red meat, bacon

All of the above are correct

Lack of what nutrient causes Anemia?

Vitamins

Minerals

Fats

Beverages, fruits, and vegetables are a good source of...

Water

Proteins

Minerals

Obesity can be caused by excess of what nutrient?

Carbs

Fats

Vitamins

What carries oxygen in the blood

Water

Minerals

Proteins

Makes skin, builds muscle, bone

Water

Protein

Un proper bone development is a result of lack in what mineral?

Calcium

Potassium

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