1) This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and tissues a) carbohydrates b) fats c) proteins d) vitamins e) minerals f) water 2) Which one is an example of a starch? a) strawberries b) black beans c) rice d) ice cream 3) What percentage of our calorie intake should come from carbohydrates? a) 10-30% b) 45-65% c) 5-10% 4) Which one is the "good" cholesterol? a) HDL b) LDL 5) Without adequate carbohydrates, the body will use protein and fats for energy a) True b) False 6) How many amino acids can a healthy human produce? a) 9 b) 11 c) 6 d) 20 7) The lack of Vitamin A can cause __. a) beriberi b) blindness c) scurvy d) anemia e) goiter 8) How many amino acids must we get from our diet? a) 20 b) 9 c) 11 d) 6 9) Polyunsaturated fats are __ at room temperature. a) solid b) liquid 10) What vitamin is fat soluble? a) A b) C c) B9 (folate) d) B1 (Thiamin) 11) What plant is considered a complete protein? a) rice b) barley c) quinoa d) wheat 12) Signs include dark colored stools, constipation, dry lips, headache, nausea a) Dehydration b) Rickets c) Anemia d) Blindness 13) How much water should you drink daily? a) 8-12 cups b) 2-3 cups c) 10-30 cups 14) This mineral is stored in the thyroid gland (located in your neck). a) Selenium b) Iodine c) Iron d) Calcium e) Cooper

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