Question 1

The recommended consumption of fats is _________ percent of daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 14 
B)  15 to 19 
C)  20 to 35 
D)  35 to 39 
A)  10 to 14 
B)  15 to 19 
C)  20 to 35 
D)  35 to 39

Question 2

What are starches? They are

Accepted Answer

A)  simple carbohydrates whose main contribution to the diet is bulk. 
B)  complex carbohydrates that represent an important energy source. 
C)  simple carbohydrates that are commonly added to commercially prepared foods. 
D)  complex carbohydrates that provide no nutritional value. 
A)  simple carbohydrates whose main contribution to the diet is bulk. 
B)  complex carbohydrates that represent an important energy source. 
C)  simple carbohydrates that are commonly added to commercially prepared foods. 
D)  complex carbohydrates that provide no nutritional value.

Question 3

Jenna is concerned about her iron intake. How can she help her body efficiently utilize iron? She should eat foods that are

Accepted Answer

A)  high in iron only. 
B)  high in protein and iron. 
C)  rich in vitamin C, along with iron-rich foods. 
D)  high in complex carbohydrates. 
A)  high in iron only. 
B)  high in protein and iron. 
C)  rich in vitamin C, along with iron-rich foods. 
D)  high in complex carbohydrates.

Question 4

If sugars and starches are both carbohydrates, why are sugars considered "empty calories" and starches are not?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calories in sugars have no energy value. 
B)  Starches provide more fiber than calories. 
C)  Starches are accompanied by other nutrients. 
D)  The body does not convert starches to glucose. 
A)  Calories in sugars have no energy value. 
B)  Starches provide more fiber than calories. 
C)  Starches are accompanied by other nutrients. 
D)  The body does not convert starches to glucose.

Question 5

Most Americans should increase their consumption of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  simple carbohydrates 
D)  complex carbohydrates 
A)  sodium 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  simple carbohydrates 
D)  complex carbohydrates

Question 6

Minerals are not considered true nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the USDA guidelines, Americans should consume how much sodium per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 2,300 mg 
B)  2,400 mg-2,500 mg 
C)  2,600 mg-2,800 mg 
D)  2,900 mg-3,000 mg 
A)  less than 2,300 mg 
B)  2,400 mg-2,500 mg 
C)  2,600 mg-2,800 mg 
D)  2,900 mg-3,000 mg

The recommended consumption of fats is _________ percent of daily calories.

What are starches? They are

Jenna is concerned about her iron intake. How can she help her body efficiently utilize iron? She should eat foods that are

If sugars and starches are both carbohydrates, why are sugars considered "empty calories" and starches are not?

Most Americans should increase their consumption of which of the following?

Minerals are not considered true nutrients.

According to the USDA guidelines, Americans should consume how much sodium per day?

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

Exam 5: Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

The recommended consumption of fats is _________ percent of daily calories.

What are starches? They are

Jenna is concerned about her iron intake. How can she help her body efficiently utilize iron? She should eat foods that are

If sugars and starches are both carbohydrates, why are sugars considered "empty calories" and starches are not?

Most Americans should increase their consumption of which of the following?

Minerals are not considered true nutrients.

According to the USDA guidelines, Americans should consume how much sodium per day?

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