Question 1

The law requires that fresh meats,poultry,fish,fruits,and vegetables all have food labels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) The guidelines are intended for healthy children aged 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 aged 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

Question 3

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) zinc. 
D) iron. 
A) calcium. 
B) phosphorus. 
C) zinc. 
D) iron. A

Question 4

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 5

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 6

One 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 7

If the air temperature is 90$\circ$F or above,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 8

Hydrogenation

Accepted Answer

A) reduces the amount of cholesterol in saturated fats. 
B) turns polysaturated fats into polyunsaturated liquid oils. 
C) turns unsaturated liquid oils into more solid partially-saturated fats. 
D) turns saturated liquid oils into partially unsaturated fats. 
A) reduces the amount of cholesterol in saturated fats. 
B) turns polysaturated fats into polyunsaturated liquid oils. 
C) turns unsaturated liquid oils into more solid partially-saturated fats. 
D) turns saturated liquid oils into partially unsaturated fats.

Question 9

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) weight-bearing aerobic exercise. 
B) moderation in the consumption of caffeine. 
C) adequate vitamin D intake. 
D) high intake of vitamin A (as retinol). 
A) weight-bearing aerobic exercise. 
B) moderation in the consumption of caffeine. 
C) adequate vitamin D intake. 
D) high intake of vitamin A (as retinol).

Question 10

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 11

Antioxidants

Accepted Answer

A) cause cancer. 
B) found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 
C) are a particular type of trace mineral. 
D) are chemically unstable molecules that react with fat,proteins,and DNA. 
A) cause cancer. 
B) found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 
C) are a particular type of trace mineral. 
D) are chemically unstable molecules that react with fat,proteins,and DNA.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Carbohydrates are classified into two groups: simple and complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

One food that is rich in calcium is

Accepted Answer

A) milk. 
B) lean meat. 
C) carrots. 
D) apples. 
A) milk. 
B) lean meat. 
C) carrots. 
D) apples.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

The law requires that fresh meats,poultry,fish,fruits,and vegetables all have food labels.

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

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

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?

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

One mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

If the air temperature is 90 ∘\circ∘ F or above,cooked or refrigerated foods should not be left at room temperature for more than

Hydrogenation

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

Antioxidants

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

Carbohydrates are classified into two groups: simple and complex.

Human body weight is composed of approximately _______________ water.

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

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

One food that is rich in calcium is

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

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

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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