NGx Nutrition Quiz

This is the primary energy source for the brain. Approximately 45 to 65 percent of total daily calories should come from this source.

These inorganic elements come from soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.

Which of the following is not an example of a whole grain?

This B vitamin supports the formation of red blood cells. It is found naturally in lentils, spinach, and collard greens.

Pecans, sunflower seeds, avocado, and salmon are all good sources of:

This vitamin supports healthy vision, the immune system, reproduction, growth and development. It can be found in sweet potatoes and carrots.

Two-thirds of your body's supply of this mineral is found in hemoglobin. Deficiency in this mineral can lead to anemia.

There are two types of this nutrient, soluble and insoluble.

This mineral plays a key role in blood pressure, muscle contraction and nerve impulses. You can find it in beans, butternut squash and raisins.

This is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. If you have high levels of this, it can lead to heart disease.