Question 1

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 2

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

Examples of trace minerals include

Accepted Answer

A) potassium,zinc,and iron. 
B) fluoride,copper,and zinc. 
C) magnesium and phosphorus. 
D) iodide,zinc,and chloride. 
A) potassium,zinc,and iron. 
B) fluoride,copper,and zinc. 
C) magnesium and phosphorus. 
D) iodide,zinc,and chloride.

Question 5

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

Accepted Answer

The six classes of essential nutrients a

Question 6

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 7

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 8

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

Accepted Answer

A) chicken. 
B) pork. 
C) spinach. 
D) salmon. 
A) chicken. 
B) pork. 
C) spinach. 
D) salmon.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin K 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin K

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following will help supply Lupe with an adequate daily intake of protein?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 oz.of meat 
B) 1 cup of yogurt 
C) 1½ ounces of cheese 
D) all of these 
A) 3 oz.of meat 
B) 1 cup of yogurt 
C) 1½ ounces of cheese 
D) all of these

Question 12

Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet.Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

Accepted Answer

A) regular soda 
B) unsweetened iced tea 
C) water 
D) low-fat milk 
A) regular soda 
B) unsweetened iced tea 
C) water 
D) low-fat milk

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Two vitamins produced within the body are

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D and vitamin K. 
B) vitamin C and vitamin D. 
C) niacin and vitamin K. 
D) vitamin B and biotin. 
A) vitamin D and vitamin K. 
B) vitamin C and vitamin D. 
C) niacin and vitamin K. 
D) vitamin B and biotin.

Question 16

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 against the wider

Question 19

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 20

Out of the following choices,the best source of vitamin C is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) red pepper. 
B) hamburger. 
C) glass of milk. 
D) slice of whole-grain breaD. 
A) red pepper. 
B) hamburger. 
C) glass of milk. 
D) slice of whole-grain breaD.

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

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Food irradiation

Examples of trace minerals include

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

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

Fiber can help

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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

Which of the following will help supply Lupe with an adequate daily intake of protein?

Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet.Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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

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

Two vitamins produced within the body are

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

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

Refined carbohydrates

Out of the following choices,the best source of vitamin C is a(n)

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Exam 9: Nutrition Basics

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

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Food irradiation

Examples of trace minerals include

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

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

Fiber can help

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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

Which of the following will help supply Lupe with an adequate daily intake of protein?

Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet.Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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

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

Two vitamins produced within the body are

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

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

Refined carbohydrates

Out of the following choices,the best source of vitamin C is a(n)

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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