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Nutrition Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fad Diets | Eating plans that promise quick weight loss without strong scientific support. |
| Osteoporosis | A bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. |
| Nutrient-dense foods | Foods that are high in nutrients and relatively low in calories. |
| Macronutrients | Are consumed in larger quantities. |
| Micronutrients | Are consumed in smaller quantities. |
| Carbohydrates | Main source of energy; provides energy. |
| Complex Carbohydrates | Are in foods like pasta and bread. |
| Simple Carbohydrates | Are in foods like table sugar and syrups. |
| Refined Carbohydrates | Processed foods that have been stripped of nutrients and fiber found in unrefined carbohydrates. |
| Proteins | Build muscles. |
| Fats | An energy storage source; protects vital organs. |
| Good Kind of Cholesterol | High-density lipoprotein (HDL). |
| Bad Kind of Cholesterol | Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). |
| Hypertension | A chronic condition that occurs when the pressure of your blood in your arteries is consistently too high. |