Question 1

The over-consumption of an essential nutrient can lead to toxic signs and symptoms in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Choose one of the following answers that includes only the trace minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium,iron,and copper 
B) Iron,zinc,and iodine 
C) Magnesium,cobalt,and selenium 
D) Phosphorus,fluoride,and chromium 
E) Fluoride,cobalt,and sulfur 
A) Calcium,iron,and copper 
B) Iron,zinc,and iodine 
C) Magnesium,cobalt,and selenium 
D) Phosphorus,fluoride,and chromium 
E) Fluoride,cobalt,and sulfur B

Question 3

Dietary fat is the preferred fuel source for the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Adequate amounts of cholesterol are synthesized by the adult human liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organic compounds include:

Accepted Answer

A) water and fat. 
B) phospholipids and protein. 
C) cholesterol and minerals. 
D) carbohydrates and calcium. 
A) water and fat. 
B) phospholipids and protein. 
C) cholesterol and minerals. 
D) carbohydrates and calcium.

Question 6

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
-Minerals:

Accepted Answer

A) Contain nitrogen 
B) Contain alpha-linked glucose 
C) Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts 
D) Are organic and needed in tiny amounts 
E) Form membrane bilayers 
A) Contain nitrogen 
B) Contain alpha-linked glucose 
C) Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts 
D) Are organic and needed in tiny amounts 
E) Form membrane bilayers

Question 7

How are lipids/fats categorized?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple and complex 
B) Complete and incomplete 
C) Saturated and unsaturated 
D) Major and trace 
E) Triglycerides,phospholipids,and sterols 
A) Simple and complex 
B) Complete and incomplete 
C) Saturated and unsaturated 
D) Major and trace 
E) Triglycerides,phospholipids,and sterols

Question 8

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
-Starch provides:

Accepted Answer

A) 0 Calories per gram 
B) 2 Calories per gram 
C) 4 Calories per gram 
D) 7 Calories per gram 
E) 9 Calories per gram 
A) 0 Calories per gram 
B) 2 Calories per gram 
C) 4 Calories per gram 
D) 7 Calories per gram 
E) 9 Calories per gram

Question 9

Adenosine triphosphate is produced in the mitochondria of cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The categories of carbohydrate are:

Accepted Answer

A) high quality and low quality. 
B) essential and nonessential. 
C) soluble and insoluble. 
D) simple and complex. 
A) high quality and low quality. 
B) essential and nonessential. 
C) soluble and insoluble. 
D) simple and complex.

Question 11

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
-Phospholipids:

Accepted Answer

A) Contain nitrogen 
B) Contain alpha-linked glucose 
C) Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts 
D) Are organic and needed in tiny amounts 
E) Form membrane bilayers 
A) Contain nitrogen 
B) Contain alpha-linked glucose 
C) Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts 
D) Are organic and needed in tiny amounts 
E) Form membrane bilayers

Question 12

Cellulose is a phospholipid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An excellent food source of complete protein is:

Accepted Answer

A) seafood. 
B) cooking oils. 
C) fruits. 
D) vegetables. 
E) grains. 
A) seafood. 
B) cooking oils. 
C) fruits. 
D) vegetables. 
E) grains.

Question 14

Macronutrients include:

Accepted Answer

A) water,protein,and minerals. 
B) fat,carbohydrate,and vitamins. 
C) protein,fat,and carbohydrate. 
D) carbohydrate,minerals,and protein. 
A) water,protein,and minerals. 
B) fat,carbohydrate,and vitamins. 
C) protein,fat,and carbohydrate. 
D) carbohydrate,minerals,and protein.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Sulfur 
C) Chloride 
D) Iron 
E) Calcium 
A) Sodium 
B) Sulfur 
C) Chloride 
D) Iron 
E) Calcium

Question 16

Which substance below is the most calorically dense?

Accepted Answer

A) Starch 
B) Fiber 
C) Protein 
D) Sterols 
E) Triglycerides 
A) Starch 
B) Fiber 
C) Protein 
D) Sterols 
E) Triglycerides

Question 17

A simple carbohydrate source would be:

Accepted Answer

A) bread. 
B) rice. 
C) pasta. 
D) fruit. 
E) legumes. 
A) bread. 
B) rice. 
C) pasta. 
D) fruit. 
E) legumes.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false regarding energy-producing nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy-producing nutrients may include organic compounds. 
B) Energy-producing nutrients may be found in all food groups. 
C) Vitamins are energy-producing nutrients. 
D) Protein can be an energy-producing nutrient. 
E) Fat provides the highest amount of energy per gram. 
A) Energy-producing nutrients may include organic compounds. 
B) Energy-producing nutrients may be found in all food groups. 
C) Vitamins are energy-producing nutrients. 
D) Protein can be an energy-producing nutrient. 
E) Fat provides the highest amount of energy per gram.

Question 19

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
-Triglycerides provide:

Accepted Answer

A) 0 Calories per gram 
B) 2 Calories per gram 
C) 4 Calories per gram 
D) 7 Calories per gram 
E) 9 Calories per gram 
A) 0 Calories per gram 
B) 2 Calories per gram 
C) 4 Calories per gram 
D) 7 Calories per gram 
E) 9 Calories per gram

Question 20

Water is an inorganic compound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The over-consumption of an essential nutrient can lead to toxic signs and symptoms in the body.

Choose one of the following answers that includes only the trace minerals.

Dietary fat is the preferred fuel source for the human body.

Adequate amounts of cholesterol are synthesized by the adult human liver.

Organic compounds include:

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Minerals:

How are lipids/fats categorized?

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Starch provides:

Adenosine triphosphate is produced in the mitochondria of cells.

The categories of carbohydrate are:

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Phospholipids:

Cellulose is a phospholipid.

An excellent food source of complete protein is:

Macronutrients include:

Which of the following is NOT a major mineral?

Which substance below is the most calorically dense?

A simple carbohydrate source would be:

Which of the following statements is false regarding energy-producing nutrients?

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Triglycerides provide:

Water is an inorganic compound.

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The over-consumption of an essential nutrient can lead to toxic signs and symptoms in the body.

Choose one of the following answers that includes only the trace minerals.

Dietary fat is the preferred fuel source for the human body.

Adequate amounts of cholesterol are synthesized by the adult human liver.

Organic compounds include:

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Minerals:

How are lipids/fats categorized?

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Starch provides:

Adenosine triphosphate is produced in the mitochondria of cells.

The categories of carbohydrate are:

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Phospholipids:

Cellulose is a phospholipid.

An excellent food source of complete protein is:

Macronutrients include:

Which of the following is NOT a major mineral?

Which substance below is the most calorically dense?

A simple carbohydrate source would be:

Which of the following statements is false regarding energy-producing nutrients?

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Triglycerides provide:

Water is an inorganic compound.

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Nutrition in Chronic Disease

The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness

The Vitamins and Minerals

Nutrition Information and the Food Industry

Nutrition Through the Lifespan

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