Question 1

Triglycerides are composed of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  two glycerol molecules attached to a fatty acid 
B)  two fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule 
C)  three glycerol molecules attached to a fatty acid 
D)  three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule 
E)  three fatty acids attached to three glycerol molecules 
A)  two glycerol molecules attached to a fatty acid 
B)  two fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule 
C)  three glycerol molecules attached to a fatty acid 
D)  three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule 
E)  three fatty acids attached to three glycerol molecules D

Question 2

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans must be updated every _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  year 
C)  5 years 
D)  10 years 
E)  15 years 
A)  6 months 
B)  year 
C)  5 years 
D)  10 years 
E)  15 years C

Question 3

Human digestive enzymes are unable to break down _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sucrose 
B)  glycogen 
C)  alcohol sugars 
D)  maltose 
E)  fiber 
A)  sucrose 
B)  glycogen 
C)  alcohol sugars 
D)  maltose 
E)  fiber E

Question 4

Carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  help to build and maintain protein-based components in the body 
B)  reduce elevated levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides 
C)  increase levels of HDL cholesterol 
D)  decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes 
E)  raise blood glucose levels higher than carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index 
A)  help to build and maintain protein-based components in the body 
B)  reduce elevated levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides 
C)  increase levels of HDL cholesterol 
D)  decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes 
E)  raise blood glucose levels higher than carbohydrates that have a low glycemic index

Question 5

A 12-inch turkey sandwich contains 20 g of carbohydrate, 8 g of protein, and 5 g of fat. What is the approximate number of calories in one-half of the sandwich?

Accepted Answer

A)  78.5 
B)  130 
C)  150 
D)  65.5 
A)  78.5 
B)  130 
C)  150 
D)  65.5

Question 6

Complementing amino acids can be found in which plant-based food combination?

Accepted Answer

A)  grains and potato 
B)  grains and dried beans 
C)  seeds and milk 
D)  soybeans and milk 
E)  eggs and onions 
A)  grains and potato 
B)  grains and dried beans 
C)  seeds and milk 
D)  soybeans and milk 
E)  eggs and onions

Question 7

Healthy dietary patterns include the regular consumption of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  refined grain products 
B)  all types of nuts 
C)  processed meat 
D)  tropical oils 
E)  foods high in saturated fats 
A)  refined grain products 
B)  all types of nuts 
C)  processed meat 
D)  tropical oils 
E)  foods high in saturated fats

Question 8

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an intake level estimated to meet the nutrient needs of 98% of healthy people 
B)  an intake value estimated to meet the nutrient needs of half the healthy individuals in a group 
C)  upper limits of a nutrient estimated to be compatible with health 
D)  standard levels of daily nutrient intake 
E)  an estimated level of nutrient intake for unhealthy people 
A)  an intake level estimated to meet the nutrient needs of 98% of healthy people 
B)  an intake value estimated to meet the nutrient needs of half the healthy individuals in a group 
C)  upper limits of a nutrient estimated to be compatible with health 
D)  standard levels of daily nutrient intake 
E)  an estimated level of nutrient intake for unhealthy people

Question 9

A calorie is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure of the amount of energy transferred from food to the body 
B)  a measure of the amount of energy inside the body's fat cells 
C)  a component of fats that is soluble in water 
D)  a chemical substance that activates enzymes 
E)  a measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of food 
A)  a measure of the amount of energy transferred from food to the body 
B)  a measure of the amount of energy inside the body's fat cells 
C)  a component of fats that is soluble in water 
D)  a chemical substance that activates enzymes 
E)  a measure of the extent to which blood glucose levels are raised by consumption of food

Question 10

Refined grain flours must be fortified with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  iodine 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  vitamin A 
E)  folic acid 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  iodine 
C)  dietary fiber 
D)  vitamin A 
E)  folic acid

Question 11

Which term refers to the science of measuring the human body and its various parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  anencephaly 
B)  anatomy 
C)  atherosclerosis 
D)  anthropometry 
E)  amylophagia 
A)  anencephaly 
B)  anatomy 
C)  atherosclerosis 
D)  anthropometry 
E)  amylophagia

Question 12

A young child who tires easily and has a short attention span may have blood taken for analyses of hemoglobin and serum ferritin to assess _____ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin B 
D)  sodium 
E)  fiber 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  vitamin B 
D)  sodium 
E)  fiber

Question 13

Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in malnutrition and of food availability in order to initiate corrective measures is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the automated multiple-pass method 
B)  biochemical assessment 
C)  anthropometry 
D)  nutrition monitoring 
E)  nutrition surveillance 
A)  the automated multiple-pass method 
B)  biochemical assessment 
C)  anthropometry 
D)  nutrition monitoring 
E)  nutrition surveillance

Question 14

A product labeled " trans fat-free" could contain 0.4 g of trans fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which term refers to the interactive method for collecting dietary information that utilizes repeated use of questions to improve the accuracy of information provided by interviewees about the food they ate the previous day?

Accepted Answer

A)  diet narrative 
B)  anthropometrics 
C)  quantitative testing 
D)  multiple pass 
E)  24-hour recall 
A)  diet narrative 
B)  anthropometrics 
C)  quantitative testing 
D)  multiple pass 
E)  24-hour recall

Question 16

LDL cholesterol is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lowered by intake of trans fatty acids 
B)  associated with heart-disease risk when present in high levels 
C)  associated with heart-disease risk when present in low levels 
D)  raised by intake of unsaturated fatty acids 
E)  unaffected by intake of saturated fatty acids 
A)  lowered by intake of trans fatty acids 
B)  associated with heart-disease risk when present in high levels 
C)  associated with heart-disease risk when present in low levels 
D)  raised by intake of unsaturated fatty acids 
E)  unaffected by intake of saturated fatty acids

Question 17

Which two monosaccharides are found in sucrose (table sugar)?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose and lactose 
B)  glucose and glucose 
C)  glucose and maltose 
D)  glucose and fructose 
E)  maltose and lactose 
A)  glucose and lactose 
B)  glucose and glucose 
C)  glucose and maltose 
D)  glucose and fructose 
E)  maltose and lactose

Question 18

Which statement about national food and nutrition programs is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The School Lunch Program is the United States' largest food assistance program. 
B)  Women with incomes above the poverty line are automatically ineligible for WIC. 
C)  None of the USDA food assistance programs have been shown to be cost effective. 
D)  WIC vouchers can be exchanged for peanut butter, fruits, and vegetables. 
E)  WIC provides food vouchers for low-income men and women. 
A)  The School Lunch Program is the United States' largest food assistance program. 
B)  Women with incomes above the poverty line are automatically ineligible for WIC. 
C)  None of the USDA food assistance programs have been shown to be cost effective. 
D)  WIC vouchers can be exchanged for peanut butter, fruits, and vegetables. 
E)  WIC provides food vouchers for low-income men and women.

Question 19

Which among the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins A, D, E, and K 
B)  vitamins A and C 
C)  vitamins B-complex and C 
D)  vitamins B-complex and K 
E)  vitamins A, B-complex, and E 
A)  vitamins A, D, E, and K 
B)  vitamins A and C 
C)  vitamins B-complex and C 
D)  vitamins B-complex and K 
E)  vitamins A, B-complex, and E

Question 20

Foods permitted for consumption according to Islamic dietary laws _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are called kosher foods 
B)  are called halal foods 
C)  include alcoholic beverages 
D)  do not include meats 
E)  include pork 
A)  are called kosher foods 
B)  are called halal foods 
C)  include alcoholic beverages 
D)  do not include meats 
E)  include pork

Triglycerides are composed of _____.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans must be updated every _____.

Human digestive enzymes are unable to break down _____.

Carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index _____.

A 12-inch turkey sandwich contains 20 g of carbohydrate, 8 g of protein, and 5 g of fat. What is the approximate number of calories in one-half of the sandwich?

Complementing amino acids can be found in which plant-based food combination?

Healthy dietary patterns include the regular consumption of _____.

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) refers to _____.

A calorie is _____.

Refined grain flours must be fortified with _____.

Which term refers to the science of measuring the human body and its various parts?

A young child who tires easily and has a short attention span may have blood taken for analyses of hemoglobin and serum ferritin to assess _____ levels.

Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in malnutrition and of food availability in order to initiate corrective measures is called _____.

A product labeled " trans fat-free" could contain 0.4 g of trans fat.

Which term refers to the interactive method for collecting dietary information that utilizes repeated use of questions to improve the accuracy of information provided by interviewees about the food they ate the previous day?

LDL cholesterol is _____.

Which two monosaccharides are found in sucrose (table sugar)?

Which statement about national food and nutrition programs is true?

Which among the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

Foods permitted for consumption according to Islamic dietary laws _____.

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Triglycerides are composed of _____.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans must be updated every _____.

Human digestive enzymes are unable to break down _____.

Carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index _____.

A 12-inch turkey sandwich contains 20 g of carbohydrate, 8 g of protein, and 5 g of fat. What is the approximate number of calories in one-half of the sandwich?

Complementing amino acids can be found in which plant-based food combination?

Healthy dietary patterns include the regular consumption of _____.

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) refers to _____.

A calorie is _____.

Refined grain flours must be fortified with _____.

Which term refers to the science of measuring the human body and its various parts?

A young child who tires easily and has a short attention span may have blood taken for analyses of hemoglobin and serum ferritin to assess _____ levels.

Continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in malnutrition and of food availability in order to initiate corrective measures is called _____.

A product labeled " trans fat-free" could contain 0.4 g of trans fat.

Which term refers to the interactive method for collecting dietary information that utilizes repeated use of questions to improve the accuracy of information provided by interviewees about the food they ate the previous day?

LDL cholesterol is _____.

Which two monosaccharides are found in sucrose (table sugar)?

Which statement about national food and nutrition programs is true?

Which among the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

Foods permitted for consumption according to Islamic dietary laws _____.

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