Food and Health Answers

__________ contain all nine essential amino acids.

Grains, seeds, nuts and root vegetables are examples of _________ carbohydrates and they take a __________ amount of time to break down, allowing one to feel full longer.

What percent of one’s daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates?

The body can get water from milk, juices, fruits, and vegetables. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A person's metabolism remains constant throughout life.

Fat in the body helps to protect vital organs.

Which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body?

What can be the cause of weakened muscle and kidney functioning?

A deficiency in zinc might result in stunted growth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A calorie is another term for carbohydrate.

Minerals are inorganic substances that the body cannot produce on its own. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Where are the macronutrients located on a nutritional label?

Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA)?