Lecture 1 MC Flashcards
Which of the following are considered macronutrients?
A) Vitamins
B) Minerals
C) Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
D) Water
Correct Answer: C
Micronutrients are required in _____ amounts by the body.
A) Large
B) Moderate
C) Small
D) Variable
Correct Answer: C
Essential nutrients are those that:
A) Can be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts
B) Must be obtained through the diet because the body cannot make them
C) Include only vitamins and minerals
D) Are not necessary for health
Correct Answer: B
Which of the following best describes non-essential nutrients?
A) Nutrients that are not important for the body
B) Nutrients that the body can synthesize in sufficient amounts
C) Only vitamins and minerals that the body needs in large quantities
D) Only carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Correct Answer: B
Macronutrients include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Fats
B) Vitamins
C) Proteins
D) Carbohydrates
Correct Answer: B
Why are micronutrients essential for the body?
A) They provide energy for daily activities
B) They are required in small amounts for health and well-being
C) They can be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts
D) They are not as important as macronutrients
Correct Answer: B
Which statement is TRUE about essential nutrients?
A) They can be synthesized by the body in adequate quantities
B) They are required only in large amounts
C) They must be obtained from the diet
D) They are not necessary for normal body functioning
Correct Answer: C