Question 1

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with,and supplements of,which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) potassium 
D) folic acid 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) potassium 
D) folic acid

Question 2

Moderate alcohol intake is no more than ______ drink(s)per day for women and ______ drink(s)per day for men.

Accepted Answer

A) 1;1 
B) 1;2 
C) 2;3 
D) 3;4 
A) 1;1 
B) 1;2 
C) 2;3 
D) 3;4

Question 3

The FDA requires special labeling for foods from genetically modified or cloned sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Meats,fish,poultry,and eggs are sources of ___________ protein.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

Accepted Answer

A) whole-wheat flour powder. 
B) white flour. 
C) brown sugar. 
D) enriched whole-wheat flour. 
A) whole-wheat flour powder. 
B) white flour. 
C) brown sugar. 
D) enriched whole-wheat flour.

Question 6

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize the importance of

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining calorie balance. 
B) nutrient dense foods. 
C) developing healthy eating patterns. 
D) all of these. 
A) maintaining calorie balance. 
B) nutrient dense foods. 
C) developing healthy eating patterns. 
D) all of these.

Question 7

Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

A) only water 
B) water and fruit juices 
C) water and any sugar-free liquids 
D) all fluids,including those containing caffeine 
A) only water 
B) water and fruit juices 
C) water and any sugar-free liquids 
D) all fluids,including those containing caffeine

Question 8

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's needs,where will his body get the needed fuel?

Accepted Answer

A) fats 
B) proteins 
C) vitamins 
D) minerals 
A) fats 
B) proteins 
C) vitamins 
D) minerals

Question 9

Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A potentially fatal vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi. 
B) anemia. 
C) rickets. 
D) scurvy. 
A) beriberi. 
B) anemia. 
C) rickets. 
D) scurvy.

Question 11

Connie is satisfied with her weight but would like to improve her eating habits. She typically has several slices of toast and a large coffee for breakfast, a turkey sandwich and chips or sausage pizza for lunch, and a pasta dish with baked chicken or pork chops for supper. She often has an evening snack of fat-free pudding or yogurt. She drinks unsweetened iced tea, regular colas, water, and an occasional glass of milk.
-Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by the USDA MyPlate food guidance system by increasing her daily servings of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) vegetables. 
B) whole grains. 
C) refined sugars. 
D) fresh fruit. 
A) vegetables. 
B) whole grains. 
C) refined sugars. 
D) fresh fruit.

Question 12

Fiber can help

Accepted Answer

A) prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk. 
B) manage diabetes by slowing the movement of glucose into the blood. 
C) reduce the absorption of cholesterol. 
D) all of these. 
A) prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk. 
B) manage diabetes by slowing the movement of glucose into the blood. 
C) reduce the absorption of cholesterol. 
D) all of these.

Question 13

Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) grains and legumes 
B) milk and cheese 
C) fruit and vegetables 
D) poultry and fish 
A) grains and legumes 
B) milk and cheese 
C) fruit and vegetables 
D) poultry and fish

Question 14

Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins. 
B) minerals. 
C) enzymes. 
D) proteins. 
A) vitamins. 
B) minerals. 
C) enzymes. 
D) proteins.

Question 15

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) low-density lipids. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) high-density lipids. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) low-density lipids. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) high-density lipids.

Question 17

Which of the following essential nutrients does NOT supply energy?

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) fats 
C) carbohydrates 
D) vitamins 
A) proteins 
B) fats 
C) carbohydrates 
D) vitamins

Question 18

Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) potato 
B) orange juice 
C) table sugar 
D) milk 
A) potato 
B) orange juice 
C) table sugar 
D) milk

Question 19

List at least six of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.For each of the guidelines you list,give at least one practical strategy for putting the guideline into action.

Accepted Answer

1. Make half your plate fruits and veget

Question 20

A leading source of trans fats in the American diet is fried fast foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with,and supplements of,which of the following nutrients?

Moderate alcohol intake is no more than ______ drink(s)per day for women and ______ drink(s)per day for men.

The FDA requires special labeling for foods from genetically modified or cloned sources.

Meats,fish,poultry,and eggs are sources of ___________ protein.

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize the importance of

Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's needs,where will his body get the needed fuel?

Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

A potentially fatal vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

Fiber can help

Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?

Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

Which of the following essential nutrients does NOT supply energy?

Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

List at least six of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.For each of the guidelines you list,give at least one practical strategy for putting the guideline into action.

A leading source of trans fats in the American diet is fried fast foods.

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