In addition to providing energy, fat also acts to store ________.
A) vitamins B) minerals C) electrolytes D) water
Q. 2Your health care provider has advised you to lose weight. She encourages you to add ber and complex carbohydrates to your diet and gives you a list of nutritious foods to look for at the grocery store. Y
You stop at the prepared food section of the grocery store to pick up a healthy
dinner. Which of these is the best choice to get you started on your complex-carb diet?
A) grilled tuna steak B) macaroni & cheese
C) broccoli & brown rice salad D) ham & cheese on sourdough bread
Q. 3The stringy, non-digestible carbohydrate found in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits is called ________.
A) starch B) fructose C) ber D) protein
Q. 4The storage form of glucose in muscle and liver cells is called ________.
A) lactic acid B) glycogen C) galactose D) lactose
Q. 5It is recommended that you eat a minimum of ________ grams of ber per day.
A) 10-15 B) 150 C) 40 D) 25
Q. 6Which type of simple sugar is found primarily in fruit?
A) lactose B) sucrose C) fructose D) maltose
Q. 7Which of the following is classied as a macronutrient?
A) vitamin A B) beta-carotene C) calcium D) protein
Q. 8Total daily fat intake should be what percentage of the total caloric intake?
A) 35-40 B) 40-45 C) <30 30-35
Q. 9Substances contained in food that are necessary for good health are called ________.
A) herbs B) nutrients C) preservatives D) by-products
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