Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

One good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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

Question 7

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Saturated fats are primarily

Accepted Answer

A) found in animal food sources and liquid at room temperature. 
B) found in plant food sources and solid at room temperature. 
C) found in plant food sources and liquid at room temperature. 
D) found in animal food sources and solid at room temperature. 
A) found in animal food sources and liquid at room temperature. 
B) found in plant food sources and solid at room temperature. 
C) found in plant food sources and liquid at room temperature. 
D) found in animal food sources and solid at room temperature.

Question 10

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Fiber can help

Accepted Answer

A) prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk. 
B) reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
C) reduce the absorption of cholesterol. 
D) do all of these. 
A) prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk. 
B) reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. 
C) reduce the absorption of cholesterol. 
D) do all of these.

Question 12

Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

A) water only 
B) water and fruit juices 
C) water and any sugar-free liquids 
D) all fluids,including those containing caffeine 
A) water only 
B) water and fruit juices 
C) water and any sugar-free liquids 
D) all fluids,including those containing caffeine

Question 13

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 14

Moderate alcohol intake is no more than _______________ drink(s)per day for women and _______________ drink(s)per day for men.

Accepted Answer

A) 1;1 
B) 1;2 
C) 2;3 
D) 3;4 
A) 1;1 
B) 1;2 
C) 2;3 
D) 3;4

Question 15

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

One 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 19

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize the importance of

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A) maintaining an appropriate calorie level. 
B) nutrient-dense foods. 
C) focusing on variety in consumed foods. 
D) all of these. 
A) maintaining an appropriate calorie level. 
B) nutrient-dense foods. 
C) focusing on variety in consumed foods. 
D) all of these.

Question 20

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) low-density lipids. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) high-density lipids. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) low-density lipids. 
C) triglycerides. 
D) high-density lipids.

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

Examples of trace minerals include

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

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

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

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

One good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

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

Saturated fats are primarily

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

Fiber can help

Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?

Two vitamins produced within the body are

Moderate alcohol intake is no more than _______________ drink(s)per day for women and _______________ drink(s)per day for men.

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

Examples of major minerals include

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

One by-product of hydrogenation is

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize the importance of

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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