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Practice Quizzes

1
Which is not one of the six kinds of nutrients?
A)Protein
B)Fiber
C)Water
D)Minerals
2
How does fat help the body function?
A)It repairs cells and tissue.
B)It provides fiber.
C)It provides energy.
D)It carries nutrients to body cells.
3
Which is not a starchy food?
A)Bread
B)Chicken
C)Pasta
D)Potatoes
4
Which vitamin helps build strong bones and teeth?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin B
C)Vitamin C
D)Vitamin D
5
Which mineral helps the thyroid gland work properly?
A)Iodine
B)Iron
C)Fluoride
D)Potassium
6
During which life span period do you require an additional 300 calories per day?
A)Early childhood
B)Pregnancy
C)Middle Adulthood
D)Older Adulthood
7
How many cups of fruit should you have a day?
A)1
B)3
C)2
D)4
8
How many ounces of food from the meat and beans group should you have a day?
A)5½ ounces
B)15½ ounces
C)2½ ounces
D)As few as possible
9
What does HDL stand for?
A)Healthy dose of lipoprotein
B)High-density lipoprotein
C)High-degree lipoprotein
D)High-density limonite
10
What are empty-calorie foods?
A)Foods without any calories
B)Foods with the type of calories that do not make you gain weight
C)Food with many calories but not many nutrients
D)Food with many nutrients but not many calories
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