Question 1

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken 
B)  pork 
C)  spinach 
D)  salmon 
A)  chicken 
B)  pork 
C)  spinach 
D)  salmon

Question 5

People on a vegetarian diet have difficulty in obtaining an adequate intake of which substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  complex carbohydrates 
B)  vitamin B-12 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  folate 
A)  complex carbohydrates 
B)  vitamin B-12 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  folate

Question 6

Foods from plant sources usually provide which type of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete 
B)  primary 
C)  secondary 
D)  incomplete 
A)  complete 
B)  primary 
C)  secondary 
D)  incomplete

Question 7

The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that protein intake should be 45% to 65% of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which food typically has little pesticide residue whether or not it is grown organically?

Accepted Answer

A)  potatoes 
B)  spinach 
C)  apples 
D)  bananas 
A)  potatoes 
B)  spinach 
C)  apples 
D)  bananas

Question 9

Experts recommend reducing sodium intake to no more than ________ per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 mg 
B)  1,500 mg 
C)  2,300 mg 
D)  2,400 mg 
A)  1,000 mg 
B)  1,500 mg 
C)  2,300 mg 
D)  2,400 mg

Question 10

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen 
B)  polysaccharide 
C)  monosaccharide 
D)  glucose 
A)  glycogen 
B)  polysaccharide 
C)  monosaccharide 
D)  glucose

Question 11

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  preserves the color of fried food 
B)  makes certain foods chewier 
C)  transforms margarine into liquid oils 
D)  extends the shelf life of foods made with oil 
A)  preserves the color of fried food 
B)  makes certain foods chewier 
C)  transforms margarine into liquid oils 
D)  extends the shelf life of foods made with oil

Question 12

Trans fats have been found to increase HDL cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How many calories of energy per gram do fats supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 14

One cup of pasta counts as 1 ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients, provide at least two major functions that each nutrient performs in the body, and identify two key food sources of each.

Accepted Answer

The six classes of essential nutrients a

Question 16

Which of the following statements about trans fats is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FDA has declined to regulate the use of trans fats by food manufacturers. 
B)  Trans fats do not occur naturally; they are all created by the hydrogenation process. 
C)  The more solid a hydrogenated oil is, the more trans fats it contains. 
D)  Trans fats are considered safe and have never been linked to negative health consequences. 
A)  The FDA has declined to regulate the use of trans fats by food manufacturers. 
B)  Trans fats do not occur naturally; they are all created by the hydrogenation process. 
C)  The more solid a hydrogenated oil is, the more trans fats it contains. 
D)  Trans fats are considered safe and have never been linked to negative health consequences.

Question 17

Which statement refers to antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)  They protect cells from damage by blocking the formation of free radicals. 
B)  They help the body manufacture vitamins. 
C)  They protect the body from dehydration by ensuring adequate fluid levels. 
D)  They make up about 70% of total body weight. 
A)  They protect cells from damage by blocking the formation of free radicals. 
B)  They help the body manufacture vitamins. 
C)  They protect the body from dehydration by ensuring adequate fluid levels. 
D)  They make up about 70% of total body weight.

Question 18

What is a good source of calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  meat 
B)  fruit 
C)  dairy products 
D)  cereal grains 
A)  meat 
B)  fruit 
C)  dairy products 
D)  cereal grains

Question 19

Twenty common amino acids are found in food, but only nine are essential in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of dietary supplements such as fiber pills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

What is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

People on a vegetarian diet have difficulty in obtaining an adequate intake of which substance?

Foods from plant sources usually provide which type of protein?

The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that protein intake should be 45% to 65% of total daily calories.

Which food typically has little pesticide residue whether or not it is grown organically?

Experts recommend reducing sodium intake to no more than ________ per day.

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Trans fats have been found to increase HDL cholesterol.

How many calories of energy per gram do fats supply?

One cup of pasta counts as 1 ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients, provide at least two major functions that each nutrient performs in the body, and identify two key food sources of each.

Which of the following statements about trans fats is accurate?

Which statement refers to antioxidants?

What is a good source of calcium?

Twenty common amino acids are found in food, but only nine are essential in the diet.

Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of dietary supplements such as fiber pills.

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Exam 8: Nutrition

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

What is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

People on a vegetarian diet have difficulty in obtaining an adequate intake of which substance?

Foods from plant sources usually provide which type of protein?

The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that protein intake should be 45% to 65% of total daily calories.

Which food typically has little pesticide residue whether or not it is grown organically?

Experts recommend reducing sodium intake to no more than ________ per day.

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Trans fats have been found to increase HDL cholesterol.

How many calories of energy per gram do fats supply?

One cup of pasta counts as 1 ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients, provide at least two major functions that each nutrient performs in the body, and identify two key food sources of each.

Which of the following statements about trans fats is accurate?

Which statement refers to antioxidants?

What is a good source of calcium?

Twenty common amino acids are found in food, but only nine are essential in the diet.

Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of dietary supplements such as fiber pills.

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