Test Bank for
Nutri on For Health and Healthcare, 8th Edi on by
Linda Kelley DeBruyne Kathryn Pinna Chapter 1-23
1. Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrate
C. Vitamins
D. Water
Answer: B. Carbohydrate
Solu on: Carbohydrates are the body's preferred source of energy, especially for the brain and
muscles.
2. Which nutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Water
Answer: C. Fat
Solu on: Fat provides 9 kcal/g, while carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcal/g.
3. Which nutrient is essen al for growth and ssue repair?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Minerals
D. Water
Answer: B. Protein
Solu on: Proteins supply amino acids needed to build and repair body ssues.
,4. Which of the following is a micronutrient?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fat
C. Vitamin C
D. Protein
Answer: C. Vitamin C
Solu on: Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients because they are required in small amounts.
5. Which nutrient does not provide energy?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Water
D. Carbohydrate
Answer: C. Water
Solu on: Water is essen al for life but provides no calories.
6. Which food is the best source of dietary fiber?
A. White bread
B. Apple
C. Bu er
D. Chicken
Answer: B. Apple
Solu on: Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are good sources of fiber.
7. The unit used to measure food energy is:
A. Gram
B. Liter
C. Kilocalorie (kcal)
D. Milligram
Answer: C. Kilocalorie (kcal)
Solu on: Food energy is measured in kilocalories (Calories).
, 8. Which nutrient helps regulate body processes but provides no calories?
A. Vitamins
B. Fat
C. Carbohydrate
D. Protein
Answer: A. Vitamins
Solu on: Vitamins help regulate metabolism and other body func ons without supplying
energy.
9. A balanced diet should include:
A. Only protein-rich foods
B. Foods from all major food groups
C. Only fruits and vegetables
D. Only vitamin supplements
Answer: B. Foods from all major food groups
Solu on: A balanced diet includes a variety of foods to meet nutrient needs.
10. Which statement about nutri on is true?
A. Supplements can replace all foods.
B. Healthy ea ng reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
C. Water is a source of calories.
D. All fats are unhealthy.
Answer: B. Healthy ea ng reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
Solu on: Good nutri on lowers the risk of condi ons such as heart disease, diabetes, and
obesity.
Chapter 1 – Nutri on and Health (Prac ce Ques ons 11–20)
11. Which nutrient is the body's main structural material for muscles?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
Nutri on For Health and Healthcare, 8th Edi on by
Linda Kelley DeBruyne Kathryn Pinna Chapter 1-23
1. Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrate
C. Vitamins
D. Water
Answer: B. Carbohydrate
Solu on: Carbohydrates are the body's preferred source of energy, especially for the brain and
muscles.
2. Which nutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Water
Answer: C. Fat
Solu on: Fat provides 9 kcal/g, while carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcal/g.
3. Which nutrient is essen al for growth and ssue repair?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Minerals
D. Water
Answer: B. Protein
Solu on: Proteins supply amino acids needed to build and repair body ssues.
,4. Which of the following is a micronutrient?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Fat
C. Vitamin C
D. Protein
Answer: C. Vitamin C
Solu on: Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients because they are required in small amounts.
5. Which nutrient does not provide energy?
A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Water
D. Carbohydrate
Answer: C. Water
Solu on: Water is essen al for life but provides no calories.
6. Which food is the best source of dietary fiber?
A. White bread
B. Apple
C. Bu er
D. Chicken
Answer: B. Apple
Solu on: Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are good sources of fiber.
7. The unit used to measure food energy is:
A. Gram
B. Liter
C. Kilocalorie (kcal)
D. Milligram
Answer: C. Kilocalorie (kcal)
Solu on: Food energy is measured in kilocalories (Calories).
, 8. Which nutrient helps regulate body processes but provides no calories?
A. Vitamins
B. Fat
C. Carbohydrate
D. Protein
Answer: A. Vitamins
Solu on: Vitamins help regulate metabolism and other body func ons without supplying
energy.
9. A balanced diet should include:
A. Only protein-rich foods
B. Foods from all major food groups
C. Only fruits and vegetables
D. Only vitamin supplements
Answer: B. Foods from all major food groups
Solu on: A balanced diet includes a variety of foods to meet nutrient needs.
10. Which statement about nutri on is true?
A. Supplements can replace all foods.
B. Healthy ea ng reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
C. Water is a source of calories.
D. All fats are unhealthy.
Answer: B. Healthy ea ng reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
Solu on: Good nutri on lowers the risk of condi ons such as heart disease, diabetes, and
obesity.
Chapter 1 – Nutri on and Health (Prac ce Ques ons 11–20)
11. Which nutrient is the body's main structural material for muscles?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
