Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding simple carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A) They include sucrose,fructose,and lactose. 
B) They are found in a variety of plants. 
C) They are found naturally in fruits and milk. 
D) There is no evidence that any simple carbohydrate is more nutritious than others. 
A) They include sucrose,fructose,and lactose. 
B) They are found in a variety of plants. 
C) They are found naturally in fruits and milk. 
D) There is no evidence that any simple carbohydrate is more nutritious than others.

Question 4

Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin A 
C) folate 
D) riboflavin 
A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin A 
C) folate 
D) riboflavin

Question 5

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat 
B) 30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat 
C) 10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat 
D) 15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fat 
A) 40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat 
B) 30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat 
C) 10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat 
D) 15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fat

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
B) They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
C) They increase one's risk of developing heart disease. 
D) They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood and increase one's risk of developing heart disease. 
E) None of these statements is false. 
A) They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
B) They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood. 
C) They increase one's risk of developing heart disease. 
D) They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood and increase one's risk of developing heart disease. 
E) None of these statements is false.

Question 9

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with and supplements of which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) potassium 
D) folic acid 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin C 
C) potassium 
D) folic acid

Question 10

Saturated fats are primarily found in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) complete 
B) primary 
C) secondary 
D) incomplete 
A) complete 
B) primary 
C) secondary 
D) incomplete

Question 12

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Carbohydrate provides ________ calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 12 
A) 4 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 12

Question 14

The building blocks of proteins are called

Accepted Answer

A) hormones. 
B) minerals. 
C) amino acids. 
D) enzymes. 
A) hormones. 
B) minerals. 
C) amino acids. 
D) enzymes.

Question 15

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing this type of diet.

Accepted Answer

In my text, various types of vegetarian

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

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

Recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding simple carbohydrates?

Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with and supplements of which of the following nutrients?

Saturated fats are primarily found in

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Carbohydrate provides ________ calories per gram.

The building blocks of proteins are called

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing this type of diet.

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

Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

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