Question 1

Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

Accepted Answer

A) 0-5% of total energy intake 
B) 10% of total energy intake 
C) 15% of total energy intake 
D) 20% of total energy intake 
A) 0-5% of total energy intake 
B) 10% of total energy intake 
C) 15% of total energy intake 
D) 20% of total energy intake

Question 3

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Accepted Answer

A) liquid vegetable oil 
B) squeeze margarine 
C) stick margarine 
D) soft tub margarine 
A) liquid vegetable oil 
B) squeeze margarine 
C) stick margarine 
D) soft tub margarine

Question 4

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of which mineral?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) niacin 
C) zinc 
D) iron 
A) calcium 
B) niacin 
C) zinc 
D) iron

Question 5

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be contaminated with mercury?

Accepted Answer

A) light tuna 
B) shark 
C) swordfish 
D) king mackerel 
A) light tuna 
B) shark 
C) swordfish 
D) king mackerel

Question 6

How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.5 
B) 2.5 
C) 4.0 
D) 5.0 
A) 1.5 
B) 2.5 
C) 4.0 
D) 5.0

Question 7

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee,what nutrient do Americans tend to under-consume?

Accepted Answer

A) saturated fat 
B) sodium 
C) calcium 
D) sugar 
A) saturated fat 
B) sodium 
C) calcium 
D) sugar

Question 9

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A) potato 
B) onion 
C) broccoli 
D) carrot 
A) potato 
B) onion 
C) broccoli 
D) carrot

Question 10

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

Accepted Answer

A) ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 
B) ground beef 
C) carrots 
D) apples 
A) ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 
B) ground beef 
C) carrots 
D) apples

Question 11

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Accepted Answer

A) preserves the color of fried food 
B) makes certain foods more chewy 
C) transforms margarine into liquid oils 
D) extends the shelf life of foods made with oil 
A) preserves the color of fried food 
B) makes certain foods more chewy 
C) transforms margarine into liquid oils 
D) extends the shelf life of foods made with oil

Question 12

Which nutrients are of particular concern for women?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins A and E 
B) calcium and iron 
C) protein and vitamin D 
D) sodium and zinc 
A) vitamins A and E 
B) calcium and iron 
C) protein and vitamin D 
D) sodium and zinc

Question 13

Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) B-12 
B) A 
C) C 
D) folate 
A) B-12 
B) A 
C) C 
D) folate

Question 15

Non-digestible carbohydrates that have either been isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement are known as

Accepted Answer

A) dietary fiber. 
B) functional fiber. 
C) whole grains. 
D) viscous fiber. 
A) dietary fiber. 
B) functional fiber. 
C) whole grains. 
D) viscous fiber.

Question 16

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both microwave popcorn and coffee creamers contain trans fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) chicken 
B) pork 
C) spinach 
D) salmon 
A) chicken 
B) pork 
C) spinach 
D) salmon

Question 19

Milk is a source of simple carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A) serve as an important component of muscle 
B) provide texture and flavor to foods 
C) supply energy to body cells 
D) help chemical reactions take place 
A) serve as an important component of muscle 
B) provide texture and flavor to foods 
C) supply energy to body cells 
D) help chemical reactions take place

Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy.

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of which mineral?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be contaminated with mercury?

How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee,what nutrient do Americans tend to under-consume?

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Which nutrients are of particular concern for women?

Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Non-digestible carbohydrates that have either been isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement are known as

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Both microwave popcorn and coffee creamers contain trans fats.

Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Milk is a source of simple carbohydrate.

What is the primary function of vitamins?

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Exam 8: Nutrition

Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy.

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of which mineral?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be contaminated with mercury?

How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee,what nutrient do Americans tend to under-consume?

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Which nutrients are of particular concern for women?

Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Non-digestible carbohydrates that have either been isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement are known as

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Both microwave popcorn and coffee creamers contain trans fats.

Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Milk is a source of simple carbohydrate.

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters