Title: Study Unit 1 Quiz
Course: Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Q: What is the name of a substance needed by the body for growth, repair and energy provision?
- Carbohydrate
- Calories
- Nutrient
- Food
A: Nutrient

Q: Which unit of energy indicates the amount of energy contained in food?
- Kilograms
- Calorie
- Grams
- Joules
A: Calorie

Q: Which of the following is false regarding a healthy diet?
- Proteins serve as a source of energy
- It reduces the risk of disease
- Has low contaminants
- Fulfills all energy needs
A: Proteins serve as a source of energy

Q: The risk of obesity and heart disease is increased by a diet high in_______
- Proteins
- Minerals
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
A: Lipids

Q: Which is the best way to get all the nutrients required?
- To drink alcohol in moderation
- To eat a combination of foods
- To eat the same foods over and over again
- To eat a vegetarian diet
A: To eat a combination of foods

Q: Fruits and vegetables are a potent sources of________
- Antioxidants
- Unsaturated fat
- Saturated fat
- Free radicals
A: Antioxidants

Q: Which of the following is not a component of dietary fibre?
- Cellulose
- Pectin
- Lignin
- Agar
A: Agar

Q: A balanced diet should have the ratio of carbohydrate: protein fats as:
- 50:30:20
- 60:20:20
- 40:40:20
- 80:10:10
A: 60:20:20

Q: The following is false regarding a healthy diet
- Proteins serve as a source of energy
- It reduces the risk of disease
- Has low contaminants
- Fulfills all energy needs
A: Proteins serve as a source of energy

Q: Which of the following nutrients is rich in cholesterol?
- Fish
- Egg yolk
- Pulses
- Cereals
A: Egg yolk