Question 1

Which answer best describes the function of monosaccharides?

Accepted Answer

A) Tissue repair 
B) Medium for metabolism 
C) Converted to adenosine triphosphate energy 
D) Enzyme cofactor 
E) Building blocks for vitamins 
A) Tissue repair 
B) Medium for metabolism 
C) Converted to adenosine triphosphate energy 
D) Enzyme cofactor 
E) Building blocks for vitamins

Question 2

Which nutrient would add the best satiety value to a meal?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat 
B) Protein 
C) Carbohydrate 
D) Vitamins 
E) Minerals 
A) Fat 
B) Protein 
C) Carbohydrate 
D) Vitamins 
E) Minerals

Question 3

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.
-Animal protein provides:
Answers:

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 4

The number of essential fatty acids in adult human nutrition is:

Accepted Answer

A) 11. 
B) 9. 
C) 7. 
D) 2. 
E) 0. 
A) 11. 
B) 9. 
C) 7. 
D) 2. 
E) 0.

Question 5

If a mineral is found in the adult reference body at a level of 6.4 grams,then it would be considered a major mineral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Every amino acid contains nitrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Monounsaturated fatty acids are found abundantly in:

Accepted Answer

A) sunflower oil. 
B) coconut oil. 
C) lard. 
D) olive oil. 
E) chicken fat. 
A) sunflower oil. 
B) coconut oil. 
C) lard. 
D) olive oil. 
E) chicken fat.

Question 8

Which of the following answers includes only trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron,zinc,and magnesium 
B) Sodium,potassium,and chloride 
C) Calcium,phosphorus,and selenium 
D) Magnesium,copper,and zinc 
E) Fluoride,iodine,and chromium 
A) Iron,zinc,and magnesium 
B) Sodium,potassium,and chloride 
C) Calcium,phosphorus,and selenium 
D) Magnesium,copper,and zinc 
E) Fluoride,iodine,and chromium

Question 9

Milk is a source of high-quality protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Saturated fatty acids such as stearic acid 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 11

Cholesterol 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 12

Which of the following are essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Oleic acid and stearic acid 
B) Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid 
C) Glutamic acid and acetic acid 
D) Trypthphan and glutamine 
E) Cysteine and methionine 
A) Oleic acid and stearic acid 
B) Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid 
C) Glutamic acid and acetic acid 
D) Trypthphan and glutamine 
E) Cysteine and methionine

Question 13

Which answer best defines dietary moderation?

Accepted Answer

A) No unwanted substance in excess 
B) A mixture of food groups 
C) Foods that maintain a healthy body weight 
D) Different foods used for the same purpose 
E) Impairment of health from toxicity 
A) No unwanted substance in excess 
B) A mixture of food groups 
C) Foods that maintain a healthy body weight 
D) Different foods used for the same purpose 
E) Impairment of health from toxicity

Question 14

Which statement most closely defines a Calorie?

Accepted Answer

A) A unit used to measure nutrient density in food 
B) Found in organic and inorganic material 
C) The energy potential of food 
D) A macronutrient 
E) Another term for dietary fat 
A) A unit used to measure nutrient density in food 
B) Found in organic and inorganic material 
C) The energy potential of food 
D) A macronutrient 
E) Another term for dietary fat

Question 15

Sterols are calorically dense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Fruit provides a carbohydrate food source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Plant foods are an exogenous source of cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false regarding adenosine triphosphate?

Accepted Answer

A) It is made by energy transfer. 
B) It is the ultimate form of energy. 
C) It is potential energy for the human body. 
D) It allows the human body to do work. 
E) It can be generated by breaking down vitamins. 
A) It is made by energy transfer. 
B) It is the ultimate form of energy. 
C) It is potential energy for the human body. 
D) It allows the human body to do work. 
E) It can be generated by breaking down vitamins.

Question 19

Cheese provides a source of incomplete,low-quality protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Characteristics of a sound diet include:

Accepted Answer

A) low carbohydrate and high protein. 
B) Calorie control and nutritional adequacy. 
C) moderation,balance,and variety. 
D) A and C 
E) B and C 
A) low carbohydrate and high protein. 
B) Calorie control and nutritional adequacy. 
C) moderation,balance,and variety. 
D) A and C 
E) B and C

Which answer best describes the function of monosaccharides?

Which nutrient would add the best satiety value to a meal?

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. -Animal protein provides: Answers:

The number of essential fatty acids in adult human nutrition is:

If a mineral is found in the adult reference body at a level of 6.4 grams,then it would be considered a major mineral.

Every amino acid contains nitrogen.

Monounsaturated fatty acids are found abundantly in:

Which of the following answers includes only trace minerals?

Milk is a source of high-quality protein.

Saturated fatty acids such as stearic acid provide:

Cholesterol provides:

Which of the following are essential fatty acids?

Which answer best defines dietary moderation?

Which statement most closely defines a Calorie?

Sterols are calorically dense.

Fruit provides a carbohydrate food source.

Plant foods are an exogenous source of cholesterol.

Which of the following statements is false regarding adenosine triphosphate?

Cheese provides a source of incomplete,low-quality protein.

Characteristics of a sound diet include:

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Exam 1: Nutrition Basics

Which answer best describes the function of monosaccharides?

Which nutrient would add the best satiety value to a meal?

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. -Animal protein provides: Answers:

The number of essential fatty acids in adult human nutrition is:

If a mineral is found in the adult reference body at a level of 6.4 grams,then it would be considered a major mineral.

Every amino acid contains nitrogen.

Monounsaturated fatty acids are found abundantly in:

Which of the following answers includes only trace minerals?

Milk is a source of high-quality protein.

Saturated fatty acids such as stearic acid provide:

Cholesterol provides:

Which of the following are essential fatty acids?

Which answer best defines dietary moderation?

Which statement most closely defines a Calorie?

Sterols are calorically dense.

Fruit provides a carbohydrate food source.

Plant foods are an exogenous source of cholesterol.

Which of the following statements is false regarding adenosine triphosphate?

Cheese provides a source of incomplete,low-quality protein.

Characteristics of a sound diet include:

Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets

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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