Question 1

Which is a characteristic of refined carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have more calories than unrefined carbohydrates. 
B)  They take longer to chew and digest than unrefined carbohydrates. 
C)  They are recommended over unrefined carbohydrates. 
D)  They are lower in fiber and vitamins than unrefined carbohydrates. 
A)  They have more calories than unrefined carbohydrates. 
B)  They take longer to chew and digest than unrefined carbohydrates. 
C)  They are recommended over unrefined carbohydrates. 
D)  They are lower in fiber and vitamins than unrefined carbohydrates.

Question 2

Which is true regarding minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help regulate body functions. 
B)  They are found only in animal products. 
C)  They provide the body with 4 calories/gram in energy. 
D)  They make up about 70% of total body weight. 
A)  They help regulate body functions. 
B)  They are found only in animal products. 
C)  They provide the body with 4 calories/gram in energy. 
D)  They make up about 70% of total body weight.

Question 3

Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  protein 
C)  vitamins 
D)  minerals 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  protein 
C)  vitamins 
D)  minerals

Question 4

Organic foods are chemical-free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define and describe the differences among saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats are solid at room tempera

Question 6

How many calories of energy are in a gram of protein?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  They supply all essential amino acids. 
B)  They supply more energy than incomplete protein sources. 
C)  They are stored in the body as fat. 
D)  They increase serum cholesterol levels. 
A)  They supply all essential amino acids. 
B)  They supply more energy than incomplete protein sources. 
C)  They are stored in the body as fat. 
D)  They increase serum cholesterol levels.

Question 8

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  0% to 5% of total energy intake 
B)  10% of total energy intake 
C)  15% of total energy intake 
D)  20% of total energy intake 
A)  0% to 5% of total energy intake 
B)  10% of total energy intake 
C)  15% of total energy intake 
D)  20% of total energy intake

Question 9

An appropriate intake of sodium is 2,500 mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Crops grown as organic must meet limits on pesticide residues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid vegetable oil 
B)  spray margarine 
C)  stick margarine 
D)  soft tub margarine 
A)  liquid vegetable oil 
B)  spray margarine 
C)  stick margarine 
D)  soft tub margarine

Question 12

Which type of fat lowers the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fats 
B)  trans fats 
C)  omega-6 polyunsaturated fats 
D)  monounsaturated fatty acids 
A)  saturated fats 
B)  trans fats 
C)  omega-6 polyunsaturated fats 
D)  monounsaturated fatty acids

Question 13

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is a characteristic of refined carbohydrates?

Which is true regarding minerals?

Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

Organic foods are chemical-free.

Define and describe the differences among saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.

How many calories of energy are in a gram of protein?

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

An appropriate intake of sodium is 2,500 mg per day.

Crops grown as organic must meet limits on pesticide residues.

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Which type of fat lowers the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

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Exam 8: Nutrition

Which is a characteristic of refined carbohydrates?

Which is true regarding minerals?

Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

Organic foods are chemical-free.

Define and describe the differences among saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.

How many calories of energy are in a gram of protein?

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

An appropriate intake of sodium is 2,500 mg per day.

Crops grown as organic must meet limits on pesticide residues.

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Which type of fat lowers the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

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