Question 1

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B-12. 
C) sodium. 
D) fiber. 
A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B-12. 
C) sodium. 
D) fiber.

Question 2

It is required by law that fresh meats,poultry,fish,fruits,and vegetables have food labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

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A) a reduced risk of heart disease. 
B) a reduced risk of certain forms of cancer. 
C) a reduced risk of diabetes. 
D) all of these. 
A) a reduced risk of heart disease. 
B) a reduced risk of certain forms of cancer. 
C) a reduced risk of diabetes. 
D) all of these.

Question 5

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of

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A) glucose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) fructose. 
D) sucrose. 
A) glucose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) fructose. 
D) sucrose.

Question 7

Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here's a sample day's diet that me

Question 8

Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Phytochemicals are

Accepted Answer

A) substances found in plant food sources that may help prevent chronic disease. 
B) linked to the development of some cancers. 
C) best obtained through supplements rather than by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
D) are toxic if ingested in large amounts from plant food sources. 
A) substances found in plant food sources that may help prevent chronic disease. 
B) linked to the development of some cancers. 
C) best obtained through supplements rather than by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
D) are toxic if ingested in large amounts from plant food sources.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

Accepted Answer

A) They help insulate your body. 
B) They support and cushion your organs. 
C) They remove waste products. 
D) They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. 
A) They help insulate your body. 
B) They support and cushion your organs. 
C) They remove waste products. 
D) They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 11

The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Proteins and carbohydrates each provide ________ calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 12 
A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 12

Question 13

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) vitamin B-12 
C) vitamin D 
D) all of these 
A) vitamin E 
B) vitamin B-12 
C) vitamin D 
D) all of these

Question 14

Vegetarians who include milk and cheese products and small amounts of fish and poultry in their diets are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

List the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.

Accepted Answer

The food groups in the USDA's MyPlate ar

Question 16

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat 
B) 30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat 
C) 10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat 
D) 15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fat 
A) 40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat 
B) 30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat 
C) 10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat 
D) 15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fat

Question 17

The essential fatty acids,linoleic and alpha-linoleic acids,are both

Accepted Answer

A) polyunsaturated. 
B) saturated. 
C) monounsaturated. 
D) hydrosaturateD. 
A) polyunsaturated. 
B) saturated. 
C) monounsaturated. 
D) hydrosaturateD.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose a diet low in complex carbohydrates. 
B) Control calorie intake to manage body weight. 
C) Choose a diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
D) Choose a diet with a limited amount of sugar. 
A) Choose a diet low in complex carbohydrates. 
B) Control calorie intake to manage body weight. 
C) Choose a diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
D) Choose a diet with a limited amount of sugar.

Question 19

A REAL food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 10 percent 
B) 10-35 percent 
C) 20-40 percent 
D) 45-65 percent 
A) less than 10 percent 
B) 10-35 percent 
C) 20-40 percent 
D) 45-65 percent

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

It is required by law that fresh meats,poultry,fish,fruits,and vegetables have food labels.

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of

Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.

Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.

Phytochemicals are

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

Proteins and carbohydrates each provide ________ calories per gram.

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Vegetarians who include milk and cheese products and small amounts of fish and poultry in their diets are called

List the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

The essential fatty acids,linoleic and alpha-linoleic acids,are both

Which of the following is NOT one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

A REAL food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

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