Question 1

A diet high in dietary fiber combats diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Accepted Answer

A) germ 
B) endosperm 
C) bran 
D) fiber 
A) germ 
B) endosperm 
C) bran 
D) fiber

Question 3

Which is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) white bread 
B) brown rice 
C) pasta 
D) toast 
A) white bread 
B) brown rice 
C) pasta 
D) toast

Question 4

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen 
B) polysaccharide 
C) monosaccharide 
D) glucose 
A) glycogen 
B) polysaccharide 
C) monosaccharide 
D) glucose

Question 5

One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What does the U.S.Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A) no saturated fat,if possible 
B) less than 10 percent of total calories 
C) less than 20 percent of total calories 
D) less than 30 percent of total calories 
A) no saturated fat,if possible 
B) less than 10 percent of total calories 
C) less than 20 percent of total calories 
D) less than 30 percent of total calories

Question 7

If you want to improve your health,what is the most important thing you should focus on?

Accepted Answer

A) eliminating fat intake 
B) eating breakfast 
C) dietary patterns 
D) carbohydrate consumption 
A) eliminating fat intake 
B) eating breakfast 
C) dietary patterns 
D) carbohydrate consumption

Question 8

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List the food groups in the USDA MyPlate food guidance system.For each group,provide the suggested intake for your recommended energy intake.

Accepted Answer

The food groups in the USDA MyPlate food

Question 10

How many cups of fluid should an adult male drink a day?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 13 
C) 14 
D) 15 
A) 12 
B) 13 
C) 14 
D) 15

Question 11

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

Accepted Answer

A) They supply all essential amino acids. 
B) They supply more energy than incomplete protein sources. 
C) They are stored in the body as fat. 
D) They increase serum cholesterol levels. 
A) They supply all essential amino acids. 
B) They supply more energy than incomplete protein sources. 
C) They are stored in the body as fat. 
D) They increase serum cholesterol levels.

Question 12

Most cases of foodborne illness occur because of improper food handling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A) zinc for young women who are capable of becoming pregnant 
B) vitamin A for smokers 
C) vitamin B-12 for older adults 
D) protein for highly active individuals 
A) zinc for young women who are capable of becoming pregnant 
B) vitamin A for smokers 
C) vitamin B-12 for older adults 
D) protein for highly active individuals

Question 14

The average adult needs about 3000 calories a day to meet individual energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To maintain fluid balance,the average person needs to consume approximately 6 cups of water a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A) They are essential nutrients. 
B) They provide the body with energy. 
C) They are found only in vitamin and mineral supplements. 
D) They occur naturally in plant foods. 
A) They are essential nutrients. 
B) They provide the body with energy. 
C) They are found only in vitamin and mineral supplements. 
D) They occur naturally in plant foods.

Question 18

Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How do the recommendations of the 2015 Advisory Committee for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ from previous recommendations?

Accepted Answer

The 2015 Advisory Committee for the Diet

A diet high in dietary fiber combats diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Which is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

What does the U.S.Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

If you want to improve your health,what is the most important thing you should focus on?

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into oil.

List the food groups in the USDA MyPlate food guidance system.For each group,provide the suggested intake for your recommended energy intake.

How many cups of fluid should an adult male drink a day?

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

Most cases of foodborne illness occur because of improper food handling.

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

The average adult needs about 3000 calories a day to meet individual energy needs.

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

To maintain fluid balance,the average person needs to consume approximately 6 cups of water a day.

Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

How do the recommendations of the 2015 Advisory Committee for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ from previous recommendations?

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Exam 8: Nutrition

A diet high in dietary fiber combats diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Which is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

What does the U.S.Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

If you want to improve your health,what is the most important thing you should focus on?

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into oil.

List the food groups in the USDA MyPlate food guidance system.For each group,provide the suggested intake for your recommended energy intake.

How many cups of fluid should an adult male drink a day?

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

Most cases of foodborne illness occur because of improper food handling.

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

The average adult needs about 3000 calories a day to meet individual energy needs.

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

To maintain fluid balance,the average person needs to consume approximately 6 cups of water a day.

Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

How do the recommendations of the 2015 Advisory Committee for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ from previous recommendations?

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