Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE regarding complete protein foods? They

Accepted Answer

A)  can be found in milk and cheeses. 
B)  contain all nine essential amino acids. 
C)  can be found in meats and eggs. 
D)  contain all 20 essential amino acids. 
A)  can be found in milk and cheeses. 
B)  contain all nine essential amino acids. 
C)  can be found in meats and eggs. 
D)  contain all 20 essential amino acids.

Question 2

Why is whole grain bread considered healthier than white bread?

Accepted Answer

A)  White bread is higher in fat than whole grain bread. 
B)  The process of enriching white bread introduces harmful chemicals. 
C)  There is little nutritional difference between the two. 
D)  Nutrients that are lost during the preparation of white bread remain in whole grain bread. 
A)  White bread is higher in fat than whole grain bread. 
B)  The process of enriching white bread introduces harmful chemicals. 
C)  There is little nutritional difference between the two. 
D)  Nutrients that are lost during the preparation of white bread remain in whole grain bread.

Question 3

How does your body use the protein you eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is stored in body tissues to provide the primary source of glucose for metabolism. 
B)  It is broken down into its amino acids, which are mainly used in tissue building. 
C)  It is dispersed to all the cells of the body to regulate energy production. 
D)  Most of it is absorbed by the bones to provide their structural strength. 
A)  It is stored in body tissues to provide the primary source of glucose for metabolism. 
B)  It is broken down into its amino acids, which are mainly used in tissue building. 
C)  It is dispersed to all the cells of the body to regulate energy production. 
D)  Most of it is absorbed by the bones to provide their structural strength.

Question 4

Describe some advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet.

Accepted Answer

One of the greatest benefits of a vegeta

Question 5

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans include all of the following recommendations EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  we should exercise at least thirty minutes a day. 
B)  we should choose and prepare food with less salt. 
C)  nondrinkers should drink moderately. 
D)  we should eat a variety of grains daily. 
A)  we should exercise at least thirty minutes a day. 
B)  we should choose and prepare food with less salt. 
C)  nondrinkers should drink moderately. 
D)  we should eat a variety of grains daily.

Question 6

Irradiation destroys all the bacteria in meat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which nutrient provides the medium for temperature control and plays a role in all biochemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate

Question 8

Hypervitaminosis occurs when the body is unable to process vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the major benefits of fiber in your diet? It

Accepted Answer

A)  provides important structural material for both red and white blood cells. 
B)  improves the breakdown of food in the gut by introducing a grinding effect. 
C)  improves the passage of food through the digestive tract and lowers blood cholesterol. 
D)  contains tough molecules that increase the strength of cell walls in the digestive tract. 
A)  provides important structural material for both red and white blood cells. 
B)  improves the breakdown of food in the gut by introducing a grinding effect. 
C)  improves the passage of food through the digestive tract and lowers blood cholesterol. 
D)  contains tough molecules that increase the strength of cell walls in the digestive tract.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of dietary supplements? They

Accepted Answer

A)  are free from requirements to substantiate their effectiveness. 
B)  can make direct claims about their effectiveness. 
C)  can be inhaled as well as taken orally. 
D)  are harmless substances. 
A)  are free from requirements to substantiate their effectiveness. 
B)  can make direct claims about their effectiveness. 
C)  can be inhaled as well as taken orally. 
D)  are harmless substances.

Question 11

Which of the following is a cholesterol-free food?

Accepted Answer

A)  peanut butter 
B)  skim milk 
C)  shellfish 
D)  eggs 
A)  peanut butter 
B)  skim milk 
C)  shellfish 
D)  eggs

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding higher grade cuts of meat? They

Accepted Answer

A)  have been cured with flavor-enhancing substances. 
B)  generally have a lower fat content than poultry and fish. 
C)  have more marbling throughout the muscle fiber than lower grade cuts. 
D)  have been stored properly. 
A)  have been cured with flavor-enhancing substances. 
B)  generally have a lower fat content than poultry and fish. 
C)  have more marbling throughout the muscle fiber than lower grade cuts. 
D)  have been stored properly.

Question 13

Having met specific criteria, statements authorized by the FDA that a food has an effect on a health related condition are known as health

Accepted Answer

A)  proxies. 
B)  claims. 
C)  warranties. 
D)  guarantees. 
A)  proxies. 
B)  claims. 
C)  warranties. 
D)  guarantees.

Question 14

The portion of the digestive tract that absorbs more nutrients than any other is the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  last half of the small intestine. 
C)  first part of the small intestine. 
D)  first half of the large intestine. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  last half of the small intestine. 
C)  first part of the small intestine. 
D)  first half of the large intestine.

Question 15

Lactose and maltose are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  simple sugar units. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  disaccharides. 
A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  simple sugar units. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  disaccharides.

Question 16

Nutritionists recommend that people restrict their dietary intake of cholesterol to ________ per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  350 mg 
B)  400 mg 
C)  300 mg or less 
D)  500 mg or less 
A)  350 mg 
B)  400 mg 
C)  300 mg or less 
D)  500 mg or less

Question 17

Which of the following is the clearest example of a functional food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Egg Beaters (an egg-white-based, no-cholesterol product) 
B)  skim milk 
C)  garlic 
D)  genetically engineered vegetables 
A)  Egg Beaters (an egg-white-based, no-cholesterol product) 
B)  skim milk 
C)  garlic 
D)  genetically engineered vegetables

Question 18

Trace elements are

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals that appear in relatively small amounts in body tissues. 
B)  any nutrients that appear in very small amounts in body tissues. 
C)  any nutrients with a comparatively small molecular structure. 
D)  vitamins that support the synthesis of minerals. 
A)  minerals that appear in relatively small amounts in body tissues. 
B)  any nutrients that appear in very small amounts in body tissues. 
C)  any nutrients with a comparatively small molecular structure. 
D)  vitamins that support the synthesis of minerals.

Question 19

The milk group does NOT provide ________________ as a part of primary nutrition in adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex carbohydrates 
B)  a high-quality protein source 
C)  a high-quality calcium source 
D)  protection from osteoporosis 
A)  complex carbohydrates 
B)  a high-quality protein source 
C)  a high-quality calcium source 
D)  protection from osteoporosis

Question 20

The so-called essential amino acids receive their names from the fact that they

Accepted Answer

A)  must be obtained from the diet. 
B)  supply the body's central functions. 
C)  are the ones most important to good health. 
D)  are manufactured by the body without any dietary source. 
A)  must be obtained from the diet. 
B)  supply the body's central functions. 
C)  are the ones most important to good health. 
D)  are manufactured by the body without any dietary source.

Exam 5: Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Which of the following is FALSE regarding complete protein foods? They

Why is whole grain bread considered healthier than white bread?

How does your body use the protein you eat?

Describe some advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans include all of the following recommendations EXCEPT

Irradiation destroys all the bacteria in meat.

Which nutrient provides the medium for temperature control and plays a role in all biochemical reactions?

Hypervitaminosis occurs when the body is unable to process vitamins.

What are the major benefits of fiber in your diet? It

Which of the following is TRUE of dietary supplements? They

Which of the following is a cholesterol-free food?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding higher grade cuts of meat? They

Having met specific criteria, statements authorized by the FDA that a food has an effect on a health related condition are known as health

The portion of the digestive tract that absorbs more nutrients than any other is the

Lactose and maltose are examples of

Nutritionists recommend that people restrict their dietary intake of cholesterol to ________ per day.

Which of the following is the clearest example of a functional food?

Trace elements are

The milk group does NOT provide ________________ as a part of primary nutrition in adults.

The so-called essential amino acids receive their names from the fact that they

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Managing Stress

Becoming Physically Fit

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Making Decisions About Drug Use

Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

Filters