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Self Assessment Quizzes

Understanding Food

Question #1

What are the 3 primary sources of nutrition in a balanced diet?

a. Carbohydrate, protein and fat
b. Carbohydrate, protein and alcohol
c. Fat, protein and leafy vegetables
Correct!
Sorry, wrong answer!
Carbohydrate and protein supply calories. While alcohol has calories, it is not one of the 3 main sources of nutrition in the diet. The correct answer is A.
Sorry, wrong answer!
Fat and protein supply calories. Leafy vegetables have some carbohydrates, but do not supply all of your daily carbohydrate requirements. A is the better answer.

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