Organic Compound

Question

Proteins can be described as 

A. sugars, starches, and fibers.

B. mostly fats and oils.

C. made of building blocks called amino acids.

D. inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures.

Bloom’s: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Proteins
 

Question

The main function of vitamins is to 

A. provide the main structural building blocks of the body.

B. provide essential fatty acids.

C. enable chemical reactions in the body to occur.

D. improve digestion processes.

Bloom’s: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Vitamins
 

Question

Examples of water-soluble vitamins include  

A.  vitamins A and E. 

B.  vitamins D and K. 

C.  vitamin C and the B-vitamins. 

D.  calcium and iron.

Bloom’s: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Vitamins
 

Question

Which nutrients are organic compounds? 

A. water and carbohydrates

B. carbohydrates and protein

C. fats and minerals

D. water and minerals

Bloom’s: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 1.01 Define the terms nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats and oils), vitamins, minerals, water, and calories.
Section: 1.01

Topic: Nutrition Basics