Question 1

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 2

Connie's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) folate 
A) calcium 
B) fiber 
C) protein 
D) folate

Question 3

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's needs,where will his body get the needed fuel?

Accepted Answer

A) fats 
B) proteins 
C) vitamins 
D) minerals 
A) fats 
B) proteins 
C) vitamins 
D) minerals

Question 4

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 5

Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Protein sources that provide (in adequate amounts)all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are considered

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

One 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 9

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Soybeans contain mostly polyunsaturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

All of the following are good sources of viscous types of fiber EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) fruit. 
B) wheat bran. 
C) legumes. 
D) oats. 
A) fruit. 
B) wheat bran. 
C) legumes. 
D) oats.

Question 13

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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

Question 19

Which of the following essential nutrients do NOT supply energy?

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) fats 
C) carbohydrates 
D) vitamins 
A) proteins 
B) fats 
C) carbohydrates 
D) vitamins

Question 20

Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to be higher in saturated fat. 
B) They tend not to contain trans fats. 
C) They tend to be liquid at room temperature. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) They tend to be higher in saturated fat. 
B) They tend not to contain trans fats. 
C) They tend to be liquid at room temperature. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

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

Connie's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's needs,where will his body get the needed fuel?

Food irradiation

Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

Protein sources that provide (in adequate amounts)all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are considered

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

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

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

Soybeans contain mostly polyunsaturated fat.

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

All of the following are good sources of viscous types of fiber EXCEPT

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Which of the following statements about vitamins is TRUE?

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.

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

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

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

Which of the following essential nutrients do NOT supply energy?

Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?

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