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Multiple Choice
Which of the following substances is not a polysaccharide?
- starch
- lactose
- cellulose
- glycogen
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The human body contains ____ different amino acids.
- 4
- 9
- 13
- 20
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Which of the following foods is not commonly associated with food allergies?
- fish
- cabbage
- wheat
- peanuts
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A major source of vitamin D is
- bread.
- fruit.
- milk.
- yellow vegetables.
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The more unsaturated a fatty acid is, the more
- solid it is at room temperature.
- liquid it is at room temperature.
- likely it is to be of animal origin.
- likely it is to be high in calories.
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Antioxidant nutrients include each of the following, except
- vitamin E.
- beta-carotene.
- selenium.
- folic acid.
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Fish is a particularly important source of
- omega-3 fats.
- omega-6 fats.
- trans-fats.
- saturated fats.
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Match the following terms and definitions:
____ a fat soluble anti-oxidant
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- calcium
- folate
- vitamin D
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____ a vitamin that interacts with calcium
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- calcium
- folate
- vitamin D
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____ a nutrient that facilitates iron absorption
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- calcium
- folate
- vitamin D
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____ a nutrient involved in bone formation and nerve function
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- calcium
- folate
- vitamin D
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True/false
Canada’s Food Guide is intended mostly for the use of health professionals.
- True
- False
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Persons with a food intolerance should never eat any amount of the given food.
- True
- False
