Question 1

Which of the following vitamins is important for the protection of blood cells,body tissues,and essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) D 
C) E 
D) K 
A) A 
B) D 
C) E 
D) K

Question 2

Foods high in _____ carbohydrates also supply vitamins,minerals,and fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) complex 
B) refined 
C) partially complete 
D) incomplete 
A) complex 
B) refined 
C) partially complete 
D) incomplete

Question 3

Which of the following types of dietary minerals are needed in larger amounts (100 mg/day or more)than trace elements?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper 
B) Fluorine 
C) Iron 
D) Magnesium 
A) Copper 
B) Fluorine 
C) Iron 
D) Magnesium

Question 4

Which of the following foods is highest in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A) A whole, hard-boiled egg 
B) A cup of whole milk 
C) A tablespoon of butter 
D) A frankfurter 
A) A whole, hard-boiled egg 
B) A cup of whole milk 
C) A tablespoon of butter 
D) A frankfurter

Question 5

Which of the following choices will support life and normal growth if it the sole source of protein in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Complete protein 
B) Partially complete protein 
C) Incomplete protein 
D) Vitamin 
A) Complete protein 
B) Partially complete protein 
C) Incomplete protein 
D) Vitamin

Question 6

Which of the following is most easily digested and absorbed into the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple sugars 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Water-soluble fiber 
D) Insoluble fiber 
A) Simple sugars 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Water-soluble fiber 
D) Insoluble fiber

Question 7

Oranges are a good source of which of the following minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Chloride 
C) Phosphorus 
D) Potassium 
A) Calcium 
B) Chloride 
C) Phosphorus 
D) Potassium

Question 8

Which of the following nutrients is the chief source of energy for the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Simple carbohydrates 
D) Fat 
A) Protein 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Simple carbohydrates 
D) Fat

Question 9

Deficiency of which of the following B vitamins is associated with heart irregularities,fatigue,nerve disorders,and mental confusion?

Accepted Answer

A) B1 
B) B2 
C) B6 
D) B12 
A) B1 
B) B2 
C) B6 
D) B12

Question 10

Which of the following can prevent cholesterol from oxidizing and damaging arteries?

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins 
B) Minerals 
C) Lipids 
D) Vitamins C and E 
A) Proteins 
B) Minerals 
C) Lipids 
D) Vitamins C and E

Question 11

Which of the following is the least cariogenic habit?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating fruit roll-ups 
B) Snacking on raisins over the course of a day 
C) Sipping a soft drink that contains sugar while watching a movie 
D) Drinking an entire can of energy drink containing sugar at one time 
A) Eating fruit roll-ups 
B) Snacking on raisins over the course of a day 
C) Sipping a soft drink that contains sugar while watching a movie 
D) Drinking an entire can of energy drink containing sugar at one time

Question 12

Which of the following is true of partially complete proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) They contain all of the essential amino acids. 
B) Partially complete proteins will not support normal growth. 
C) Partially complete proteins will not support life. 
D) They supply 8 calories of protein per gram. 
A) They contain all of the essential amino acids. 
B) Partially complete proteins will not support normal growth. 
C) Partially complete proteins will not support life. 
D) They supply 8 calories of protein per gram.

Question 13

Increasing fiber or roughage in your diet will help to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A) night blindness. 
B) colon cancer. 
C) GI disorders, anemia, cracks on lips. 
D) rickets. 
A) night blindness. 
B) colon cancer. 
C) GI disorders, anemia, cracks on lips. 
D) rickets.

Question 14

Which of the following is true concerning a dietary analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient must record every food eaten. 
B) Verbally asking the patient about dietary habits provides sufficient information for a dietary analysis. 
C) A dietary analysis may be completed by reviewing the patient dental records. 
D) The patient just needs to keep track of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 
A) The patient must record every food eaten. 
B) Verbally asking the patient about dietary habits provides sufficient information for a dietary analysis. 
C) A dietary analysis may be completed by reviewing the patient dental records. 
D) The patient just needs to keep track of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Question 15

Which of the following foods supplies the body with the most fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Cooked vegetables 
B) Raw vegetables 
C) Legumes and nuts 
D) Fruit 
A) Cooked vegetables 
B) Raw vegetables 
C) Legumes and nuts 
D) Fruit

Question 16

Including sufficient calcium in your diet is important for keeping bones strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is called the "forgotten nutrient" because people usually do not think about it as a nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Water 
C) Salt 
D) Calcium 
A) Milk 
B) Water 
C) Salt 
D) Calcium

Question 18

A nutrition facts label was required by which of the following government agencies starting in 1995?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
B) Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
A) Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
B) Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
C) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD
A)  
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)

Question 19

The _______ focuses on the amount of essential nutrients that are needed by individuals on a daily basis in order to prevent deficiency diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) recommended dietary allowance 
B) regulated daily amount 
C) regular daily amount 
D) recommended daily allowance 
A) recommended dietary allowance 
B) regulated daily amount 
C) regular daily amount 
D) recommended daily allowance

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding required daily amount (RDA)of water in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A) The RDA for water is 16 ounces. 
B) Foods and fruits satisfy most of the RDA. 
C) Some foods do not contain water. 
D) Vegetables are about 20% water. 
A) The RDA for water is 16 ounces. 
B) Foods and fruits satisfy most of the RDA. 
C) Some foods do not contain water. 
D) Vegetables are about 20% water.

Exam 16: Nutrition

Which of the following vitamins is important for the protection of blood cells,body tissues,and essential fatty acids?

Foods high in _____ carbohydrates also supply vitamins,minerals,and fiber.

Which of the following types of dietary minerals are needed in larger amounts (100 mg/day or more)than trace elements?

Which of the following foods is highest in cholesterol?

Which of the following choices will support life and normal growth if it the sole source of protein in the diet?

Which of the following is most easily digested and absorbed into the body?

Oranges are a good source of which of the following minerals?

Which of the following nutrients is the chief source of energy for the body?

Deficiency of which of the following B vitamins is associated with heart irregularities,fatigue,nerve disorders,and mental confusion?

Which of the following can prevent cholesterol from oxidizing and damaging arteries?

Which of the following is the least cariogenic habit?

Which of the following is true of partially complete proteins?

Increasing fiber or roughage in your diet will help to prevent:

Which of the following is true concerning a dietary analysis?

Which of the following foods supplies the body with the most fiber?

Including sufficient calcium in your diet is important for keeping bones strong.

Which of the following is called the "forgotten nutrient" because people usually do not think about it as a nutrient?

A nutrition facts label was required by which of the following government agencies starting in 1995?

The _______ focuses on the amount of essential nutrients that are needed by individuals on a daily basis in order to prevent deficiency diseases.

Which of the following is true regarding required daily amount (RDA)of water in the diet?

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