Question 1

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Which of the following statements about vitamins is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts. 
B) Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system. 
C) Vitamins provide direct energy to the body. 
D) Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements. 
A) Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts. 
B) Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system. 
C) Vitamins provide direct energy to the body. 
D) Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

Question 11

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

Accepted Answer

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 12

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Examples of major minerals include

Accepted Answer

A) potassium,sodium,and iron. 
B) zinc,iron,and calcium. 
C) calcium,potassium,and magnesium. 
D) iron,calcium,and copper. 
A) potassium,sodium,and iron. 
B) zinc,iron,and calcium. 
C) calcium,potassium,and magnesium. 
D) iron,calcium,and copper.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

A by-product of hydrogenation is

Accepted Answer

A) monounsaturated fats. 
B) trans fatty acids. 
C) cholesterol. 
D) triglycerides. 
A) monounsaturated fats. 
B) trans fatty acids. 
C) cholesterol. 
D) triglycerides.

Question 17

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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.

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

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

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Proteins and carbohydrates each provide ________ calories per gram.

Which of the following statements about vitamins is TRUE?

A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

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.

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Examples of major minerals include

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

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

A by-product of hydrogenation is

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

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

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

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Exam 9: Nutrition Basics

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

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

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Proteins and carbohydrates each provide ________ calories per gram.

Which of the following statements about vitamins is TRUE?

A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

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.

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Examples of major minerals include

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

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

A by-product of hydrogenation is

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

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

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

Minerals

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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