Question 1

How is the energy in foods expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  as kilocalories 
B)  as grams 
C)  as fat calories 
D)  as carbohydrate calories 
A)  as kilocalories 
B)  as grams 
C)  as fat calories 
D)  as carbohydrate calories

Question 2

How many cups of fluid should an adult female drink a day?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  9 
D)  10 
A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  9 
D)  10

Question 3

Which of the following is least likely to be contaminated with mercury?

Accepted Answer

A)  light tuna 
B)  shark 
C)  swordfish 
D)  king mackerel 
A)  light tuna 
B)  shark 
C)  swordfish 
D)  king mackerel

Question 4

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  serving as an important component of muscle 
B)  providing texture and flavor to foods 
C)  supplying energy to body cells 
D)  helping chemical reactions take place 
A)  serving as an important component of muscle 
B)  providing texture and flavor to foods 
C)  supplying energy to body cells 
D)  helping chemical reactions take place

Question 5

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many cups of fruit per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  6

Question 7

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on which level?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose 
B)  HDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  triglyceride 
A)  blood glucose 
B)  HDL 
C)  LDL 
D)  triglyceride

Question 9

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

Accepted Answer

A)  ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 
B)  ground beef 
C)  carrots 
D)  apples 
A)  ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 
B)  ground beef 
C)  carrots 
D)  apples

Question 10

What is the approximate adequate daily intake of protein for a person who weighs 140 pounds (64 kg)?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 grams 
B)  50 grams 
C)  60 grams 
D)  70 grams 
A)  40 grams 
B)  50 grams 
C)  60 grams 
D)  70 grams

Question 11

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  germ 
B)  endosperm 
C)  bran 
D)  fiber 
A)  germ 
B)  endosperm 
C)  bran 
D)  fiber

Question 12

Athletes should follow a diet in which 60% to 65% of calories come from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What does the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  no saturated fat, if possible 
B)  less than 10 percent of total calories 
C)  less than 20 percent of total calories 
D)  less than 30 percent of total calories 
A)  no saturated fat, if possible 
B)  less than 10 percent of total calories 
C)  less than 20 percent of total calories 
D)  less than 30 percent of total calories

Question 14

A well-balanced 2,000-calorie diet is a goal everyone should strive for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc for young women who are capable of becoming pregnant 
B)  vitamin A for smokers 
C)  vitamin B-12 for older adults 
D)  protein for highly active individuals 
A)  zinc for young women who are capable of becoming pregnant 
B)  vitamin A for smokers 
C)  vitamin B-12 for older adults 
D)  protein for highly active individuals

Question 16

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into an oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin B-12 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin B-12 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin C

Question 18

Which nutrient supplies the body with energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins 
B)  fats 
C)  minerals 
D)  water 
A)  vitamins 
B)  fats 
C)  minerals 
D)  water

Question 19

What is the definition of an amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fatty acid that has no double bonds between carbon atoms 
B)  a protein building block 
C)  a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest 
D)  a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuel 
A)  a fatty acid that has no double bonds between carbon atoms 
B)  a protein building block 
C)  a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest 
D)  a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuel

Question 20

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How is the energy in foods expressed?

How many cups of fluid should an adult female drink a day?

Which of the following is least likely to be contaminated with mercury?

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

How many cups of fruit per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on which level?

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

What is the approximate adequate daily intake of protein for a person who weighs 140 pounds (64 kg)?

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Athletes should follow a diet in which 60% to 65% of calories come from protein.

What does the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

A well-balanced 2,000-calorie diet is a goal everyone should strive for.

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into an oil.

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Which nutrient supplies the body with energy?

What is the definition of an amino acid?

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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Exam 8: Nutrition

How is the energy in foods expressed?

How many cups of fluid should an adult female drink a day?

Which of the following is least likely to be contaminated with mercury?

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

How many cups of fruit per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on which level?

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

What is the approximate adequate daily intake of protein for a person who weighs 140 pounds (64 kg)?

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Athletes should follow a diet in which 60% to 65% of calories come from protein.

What does the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

A well-balanced 2,000-calorie diet is a goal everyone should strive for.

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into an oil.

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Which nutrient supplies the body with energy?

What is the definition of an amino acid?

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters