Question 1

What is meant by malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) More calories than are necessary are consumed on a daily basis. 
B) Daily caloric consumption is insufficient to meet metabolic needs. 
C) Sufficient carbohydrate,fats,and proteins are consumed,but diet lacks micronutrients. 
D) The diet is lacking in proper nutrients,even though caloric intake may be sufficient. 
A) More calories than are necessary are consumed on a daily basis. 
B) Daily caloric consumption is insufficient to meet metabolic needs. 
C) Sufficient carbohydrate,fats,and proteins are consumed,but diet lacks micronutrients. 
D) The diet is lacking in proper nutrients,even though caloric intake may be sufficient.

Question 2

Which oil has the greatest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) corn oil 
B) olive oil 
C) peanut oil 
D) safflower oil 
A) corn oil 
B) olive oil 
C) peanut oil 
D) safflower oil

Question 3

When three fatty acid molecules combine with one molecule of glycerol,what forms?

Accepted Answer

A) one molecule of a triglyceride and one molecule of water 
B) one molecule of a triglyceride and three molecules of water 
C) three molecules of triglyceride and one molecule of water 
D) three molecules of triglyceride and three molecules of water 
A) one molecule of a triglyceride and one molecule of water 
B) one molecule of a triglyceride and three molecules of water 
C) three molecules of triglyceride and one molecule of water 
D) three molecules of triglyceride and three molecules of water

Question 4

Which statement below is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Oils always have low percentages of saturated fat. 
B) Lard has more saturated fat than butter. 
C) All dietary fats have some percentage of saturated fats. 
D) Butter has the smallest amount of polyunsaturated fat. 
A) Oils always have low percentages of saturated fat. 
B) Lard has more saturated fat than butter. 
C) All dietary fats have some percentage of saturated fats. 
D) Butter has the smallest amount of polyunsaturated fat.

Question 5

Which of the following was not used to preserve food?

Accepted Answer

A) BHA 
B) DDT 
C) salt 
D) vitamin E 
A) BHA 
B) DDT 
C) salt 
D) vitamin E

Question 6

Which butter substitute has the highest percentage of polyunsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A) Benecol 
B) Brummel & Brown 
C) I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 
D) All of the choices are the same. 
A) Benecol 
B) Brummel & Brown 
C) I Can't Believe It's Not Butter 
D) All of the choices are the same.

Question 7

Compounds added to food to minimize oxidation of unsaturated fats are called

Accepted Answer

A) antacids. 
B) anticoagulants. 
C) antioxidants. 
D) antireductants. 
A) antacids. 
B) anticoagulants. 
C) antioxidants. 
D) antireductants.

Question 8

Which of the following would be classified as trace minerals required by the body for good health?

Accepted Answer

A) Ca,Na,K 
B) Cu,Fe,Zn 
C) Cr,I,Se 
D) Mg,Fe,P 
A) Ca,Na,K 
B) Cu,Fe,Zn 
C) Cr,I,Se 
D) Mg,Fe,P

Question 9

If you were worried about your cholesterol intake,which breakfast should you not eat?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs fried in butter with bacon and white toast 
B) pancakes with maple syrup 
C) yogurt,granola,and fruit 
D) cereal with fruit and whole milk 
A) eggs fried in butter with bacon and white toast 
B) pancakes with maple syrup 
C) yogurt,granola,and fruit 
D) cereal with fruit and whole milk

Question 10

What is the difference between a fat and an oil?

Accepted Answer

A) A fat is a triglyceride,an oil is a monoglyceride. 
B) A fat is solid,while an oil is liquid at room temperature. 
C) A fat is a lipid,an oil is not. 
D) A fat is made from fatty acids,an oil is made from oily acids. 
A) A fat is a triglyceride,an oil is a monoglyceride. 
B) A fat is solid,while an oil is liquid at room temperature. 
C) A fat is a lipid,an oil is not. 
D) A fat is made from fatty acids,an oil is made from oily acids.

Question 11

A 120-pound person uses 3 Calories per minute walking at a 20 min/mile pace.Approximately,how many miles would a person have to walk to burn off a scoop of ice cream (175 Calories)?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.5 miles 
B) 2.0 miles 
C) 2.5 miles 
D) 3.0 miles 
A) 1.5 miles 
B) 2.0 miles 
C) 2.5 miles 
D) 3.0 miles

Question 12

Which formula below represents a trans fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 13

The basal metabolism rate (BMR)is

Accepted Answer

A) the minimum amount of energy required daily for your body to function. 
B) the same value for all people within an age group. 
C) dependent on a person's daily caloric intake. 
D) usually higher for women because they weigh less than men. 
A) the minimum amount of energy required daily for your body to function. 
B) the same value for all people within an age group. 
C) dependent on a person's daily caloric intake. 
D) usually higher for women because they weigh less than men.

Question 14

What is the percentage composition of the average human body?

Accepted Answer

A) water 60%;fats 20%;carbohydrates and proteins 20% 
B) water 50%;fats 10%;carbohydrates and proteins 20% 
C) water 70%;fats 10%;carbohydrates and proteins 20% 
D) water 50%;fats 20%;carbohydrates 20%;and proteins 10% 
A) water 60%;fats 20%;carbohydrates and proteins 20% 
B) water 50%;fats 10%;carbohydrates and proteins 20% 
C) water 70%;fats 10%;carbohydrates and proteins 20% 
D) water 50%;fats 20%;carbohydrates 20%;and proteins 10%

Question 15

A 20-year old female weighing 60 kg (132 pounds)has a BMR of 1,440 Cal/day but her daily recommended intake is 2,200 Cal/day.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) Only 65% of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going. 
B) Only 35% of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going. 
C) 760 Calories are used for her bodily functions. 
D) She needs to reduce her caloric intake or she will become obese. 
A) Only 65% of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going. 
B) Only 35% of the energy derived from her food intake goes to keep her body system going. 
C) 760 Calories are used for her bodily functions. 
D) She needs to reduce her caloric intake or she will become obese.

Question 16

The major elements in the human body are C,H,O,N,P and

Accepted Answer

A) Ca,Fe,Mg. 
B) Ca,Fe,Na. 
C) Ca,K,Zn. 
D) Ca,Mg,Na. 
A) Ca,Fe,Mg. 
B) Ca,Fe,Na. 
C) Ca,K,Zn. 
D) Ca,Mg,Na.

Question 17

All of the energy we need to run our bodies comes from the food we eat.Which statement is false concerning this energy consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Metabolism reverses the process of photosynthesis and produces energy from glucose. 
B) More oxygen is required to burn one gram of a fatty acid than to burn one gram of glucose. 
C) Proteins are not used by the body to provide energy. 
D) The body converts glucose into carbon dioxide and water in one fast reaction. 
A) Metabolism reverses the process of photosynthesis and produces energy from glucose. 
B) More oxygen is required to burn one gram of a fatty acid than to burn one gram of glucose. 
C) Proteins are not used by the body to provide energy. 
D) The body converts glucose into carbon dioxide and water in one fast reaction.

Question 18

If a body needs approximately 1 Cal/kg of body weight per hour,about how many calories would a 75-kg (165 pounds)man need per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 1650 Cal/day 
B) 1800 Cal/day 
C) 3900 Cal/day 
D) 7500 Cal/day 
A) 1650 Cal/day 
B) 1800 Cal/day 
C) 3900 Cal/day 
D) 7500 Cal/day

What is meant by malnutrition?

Which oil has the greatest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids?

When three fatty acid molecules combine with one molecule of glycerol,what forms?

Which statement below is correct?

Which of the following was not used to preserve food?

Which butter substitute has the highest percentage of polyunsaturated fats?

Compounds added to food to minimize oxidation of unsaturated fats are called

Which of the following would be classified as trace minerals required by the body for good health?

If you were worried about your cholesterol intake,which breakfast should you not eat?

What is the difference between a fat and an oil?

A 120-pound person uses 3 Calories per minute walking at a 20 min/mile pace.Approximately,how many miles would a person have to walk to burn off a scoop of ice cream (175 Calories)?

Which formula below represents a trans fatty acid?

The basal metabolism rate (BMR)is

What is the percentage composition of the average human body?

A 20-year old female weighing 60 kg (132 pounds)has a BMR of 1,440 Cal/day but her daily recommended intake is 2,200 Cal/day.What does this mean?

The major elements in the human body are C,H,O,N,P and

All of the energy we need to run our bodies comes from the food we eat.Which statement is false concerning this energy consumption?

If a body needs approximately 1 Cal/kg of body weight per hour,about how many calories would a 75-kg (165 pounds)man need per day?

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Exam 11: Nutrition: Food for Thought

What is meant by malnutrition?

Which oil has the greatest amount of monounsaturated fatty acids?

When three fatty acid molecules combine with one molecule of glycerol,what forms?

Which statement below is correct?

Which of the following was not used to preserve food?

Which butter substitute has the highest percentage of polyunsaturated fats?

Compounds added to food to minimize oxidation of unsaturated fats are called

Which of the following would be classified as trace minerals required by the body for good health?

If you were worried about your cholesterol intake,which breakfast should you not eat?

What is the difference between a fat and an oil?

A 120-pound person uses 3 Calories per minute walking at a 20 min/mile pace.Approximately,how many miles would a person have to walk to burn off a scoop of ice cream (175 Calories)?

Which formula below represents a trans fatty acid?

The basal metabolism rate (BMR)is

What is the percentage composition of the average human body?

A 20-year old female weighing 60 kg (132 pounds)has a BMR of 1,440 Cal/day but her daily recommended intake is 2,200 Cal/day.What does this mean?

The major elements in the human body are C,H,O,N,P and

All of the energy we need to run our bodies comes from the food we eat.Which statement is false concerning this energy consumption?

If a body needs approximately 1 Cal/kg of body weight per hour,about how many calories would a 75-kg (165 pounds)man need per day?

The Air We Breathe

Protecting the Ozone Layer

The Chemistry of Global Climate Change

Energy From Combustion

Water for Life

Neutralizing the Threat of Acid Rain

The Fires of Nuclear Fission

Energy From Electron Transfer

The World of Polymers and Plastics

Manipulating Molecules and Designing Drugs

Genetic Engineering and the Molecules of Life

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