Question 1

Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

Accepted Answer

A) 10-20 percent 
B) 35-45 percent 
C) 50-60 percent 
D) 75-85 percent 
A) 10-20 percent 
B) 35-45 percent 
C) 50-60 percent 
D) 75-85 percent C

Question 2

Minerals

Accepted Answer

A) help regulate body functions. 
B) are found only in animal products. 
C) provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy. 
D) make up about 60 percent of total body weight. 
A) help regulate body functions. 
B) are found only in animal products. 
C) provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy. 
D) make up about 60 percent of total body weight. A

Question 3

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A) potato 
B) pinto bean 
C) broccoli 
D) carrot 
A) potato 
B) pinto bean 
C) broccoli 
D) carrot C

Question 4

Refined carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

A) tend to be much lower in fiber and vitamins than whole grains. 
B) contain the germ and bran of whole grains but not the endosperm. 
C) take longer to digest than unrefined carbohydrates. 
D) help to keep blood sugar and insulin levels low. 
A) tend to be much lower in fiber and vitamins than whole grains. 
B) contain the germ and bran of whole grains but not the endosperm. 
C) take longer to digest than unrefined carbohydrates. 
D) help to keep blood sugar and insulin levels low.

Question 5

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When reducing fat intake,the emphasis should be placed on lowering intake of

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) linoleic acid. 
C) trans fatty acids. 
D) monounsaturated fats. 
A) omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) linoleic acid. 
C) trans fatty acids. 
D) monounsaturated fats.

Question 8

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) weight-bearing aerobic exercise. 
B) moderation in the consumption of caffeine. 
C) adequate vitamin D intake. 
D) high intake of vitamin A (as retinol). 
A) weight-bearing aerobic exercise. 
B) moderation in the consumption of caffeine. 
C) adequate vitamin D intake. 
D) high intake of vitamin A (as retinol).

Question 9

A guideline for food safety is to

Accepted Answer

A) wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food. 
B) make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110$\circ$F. 
C) make sure counters and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned. 
D) store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door. 
A) wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food. 
B) make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110$\circ$F. 
C) make sure counters and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned. 
D) store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door.

Question 10

Soybeans are a source of polyunsaturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing a vegetarian diet.

Accepted Answer

In my text, various types of vegetarian

Question 12

Genetically modified foods

Accepted Answer

A) require special labeling. 
B) are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries. 
C) can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing. 
D) can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiateD. 
A) require special labeling. 
B) are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries. 
C) can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing. 
D) can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiateD.

Question 13

Saturated fats are primarily found in

Accepted Answer

A) animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature. 
B) plant food sources and are solid at room temperature. 
C) plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature. 
D) animal food sources and are solid at room temperature. 
A) animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature. 
B) plant food sources and are solid at room temperature. 
C) plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature. 
D) animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.

Question 14

The process in which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

Accepted Answer

A) respiration. 
B) metabolism. 
C) digestion. 
D) catecation. 
A) respiration. 
B) metabolism. 
C) digestion. 
D) catecation.

Question 15

Josh is a freshman and is in need of eating strategies to use when he has his meals in the dining hall.List six strategies that will help him establish healthy eating habits.

Accepted Answer

1. Fill half your plate with fruits and

Question 16

Antioxidants

Accepted Answer

A) cause cancer. 
B) found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 
C) are a particular type of trace mineral. 
D) are chemically unstable molecules that react with fat,proteins,and DNA. 
A) cause cancer. 
B) found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 
C) are a particular type of trace mineral. 
D) are chemically unstable molecules that react with fat,proteins,and DNA.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The guidelines are intended for healthy children age 15 and older and adults of all ages. 
B) The guidelines provide general guidance for choosing a healthy diet. 
C) Following these guidelines reduces the risk of chronic diseases. 
D) Each of the recommendations in the guidelines is supported by extensive medical evidence. 
A) The guidelines are intended for healthy children age 15 and older and adults of all ages. 
B) The guidelines provide general guidance for choosing a healthy diet. 
C) Following these guidelines reduces the risk of chronic diseases. 
D) Each of the recommendations in the guidelines is supported by extensive medical evidence.

Question 18

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are considered

Accepted Answer

A) complete. 
B) essential. 
C) nonessential. 
D) incomplete. 
A) complete. 
B) essential. 
C) nonessential. 
D) incomplete.

Question 20

Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

Minerals

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Refined carbohydrates

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

When reducing fat intake,the emphasis should be placed on lowering intake of

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

A guideline for food safety is to

Soybeans are a source of polyunsaturated fat.

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing a vegetarian diet.

Genetically modified foods

Saturated fats are primarily found in

The process in which the foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

Josh is a freshman and is in need of eating strategies to use when he has his meals in the dining hall.List six strategies that will help him establish healthy eating habits.

Antioxidants

Which of the following statements about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is FALSE?

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are considered

Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

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