Question 1

Food irradiation

Accepted Answer

A) is currently approved only for red meat. 
B) utilizes radioactive materials. 
C) does not require special labeling. 
D) reduces spoilage of treated foods. 
A) is currently approved only for red meat. 
B) utilizes radioactive materials. 
C) does not require special labeling. 
D) reduces spoilage of treated foods.

Question 2

A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorus. 
B) iron. 
C) chloride. 
D) sodium. 
A) phosphorus. 
B) iron. 
C) chloride. 
D) sodium.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Muscles and bones,the main structural components of the body,are made up of

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A) proteins. 
B) fats. 
C) lipids. 
D) carbohydrates. 
A) proteins. 
B) fats. 
C) lipids. 
D) carbohydrates.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to be higher in saturated fat. 
B) They tend not to contain trans fats. 
C) They tend to be liquid at room temperature. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) They tend to be higher in saturated fat. 
B) They tend not to contain trans fats. 
C) They tend to be liquid at room temperature. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 6

A food rich in calcium is

Accepted Answer

A) low-fat milk. 
B) lean meat. 
C) carrots. 
D) apples. 
A) low-fat milk. 
B) lean meat. 
C) carrots. 
D) apples.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about trans fatty acids is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
B) They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
C) They increase one's risk of developing heart disease. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
B) They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
C) They increase one's risk of developing heart disease. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 8

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's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) folate 
A) calcium 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) folate

Question 9

Which of the following statements about free radicals is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Free radicals have been implicated in aging and many diseases. 
B) Free radicals are produced when the body uses oxygen or breaks down fats and proteins. 
C) Free radical production is increased by environmental factors such as exhaust fumes. 
D) All of these are true. 
A) Free radicals have been implicated in aging and many diseases. 
B) Free radicals are produced when the body uses oxygen or breaks down fats and proteins. 
C) Free radical production is increased by environmental factors such as exhaust fumes. 
D) All of these are true.

Question 10

Of the 20 common amino acids,how many of these are termed "essential"?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 9 
D) 11 
A) 1 
B) 5 
C) 9 
D) 11

Question 11

Vegetarians who eat no meat,poultry,or fish,but do eat eggs and dairy products,are called

Accepted Answer

A) vegans. 
B) lacto-vegans. 
C) lacto-ovo-vegetarians. 
D) semivegetarians. 
A) vegans. 
B) lacto-vegans. 
C) lacto-ovo-vegetarians. 
D) semivegetarians.

Question 12

The recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the main nutrition-related problem likely to be encountered by a vegan if his or her diet is not carefully selected?

Accepted Answer

A) high cholesterol level 
B) insufficient intake of vitamin B-12 
C) insufficient intake of complex carbohydrates 
D) insufficient intake of fiber 
A) high cholesterol level 
B) insufficient intake of vitamin B-12 
C) insufficient intake of complex carbohydrates 
D) insufficient intake of fiber

Question 14

Carbohydrates are classified into two groups: simple and complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If the air temperature is 75$\circ$F,cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temperature for more than

Accepted Answer

A) 1 hour. 
B) 2 hours. 
C) 3 hours. 
D) 4 hours. 
A) 1 hour. 
B) 2 hours. 
C) 3 hours. 
D) 4 hours.

Question 16

Leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) red meats. 
B) whole milk and cheese. 
C) fish. 
D) hot dogs and lunch meats. 
A) red meats. 
B) whole milk and cheese. 
C) fish. 
D) hot dogs and lunch meats.

Question 17

Select one of the following food-related issues,and take a position-pro or con.Describe your point of view and your reasoning;give at least three arguments to support your position.
● Wider use of genetically-modified foods
● Greater regulation of dietary supplements
● Wider use of food irradiation

Accepted Answer

I will take a position in favor of the w

Question 18

The primary function of vitamins is

Accepted Answer

A) to serve as an important component of muscle. 
B) to provide texture and flavor to foods. 
C) to regulate various chemical reactions within cells. 
D) all of these. 
A) to serve as an important component of muscle. 
B) to provide texture and flavor to foods. 
C) to regulate various chemical reactions within cells. 
D) all of these.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not an essential nutrient. 
B) It supplies 9 calories of energy per gram. 
C) It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes. 
D) It cannot be converted into fat. 
A) It is not an essential nutrient. 
B) It supplies 9 calories of energy per gram. 
C) It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes. 
D) It cannot be converted into fat.

Question 20

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

Food irradiation

A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

Muscles and bones,the main structural components of the body,are made up of

Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?

A food rich in calcium is

Which of the following statements about trans fatty acids is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about free radicals is TRUE?

Of the 20 common amino acids,how many of these are termed "essential"?

Vegetarians who eat no meat,poultry,or fish,but do eat eggs and dairy products,are called

The recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

What is the main nutrition-related problem likely to be encountered by a vegan if his or her diet is not carefully selected?

Carbohydrates are classified into two groups: simple and complex.

If the air temperature is 75 ∘\circ∘ F,cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temperature for more than

Leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet include all of the following EXCEPT

The primary function of vitamins is

Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

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