Question 1

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

Accepted Answer

A) whole-wheat flour dust. 
B) white flour. 
C) unrefined whole-wheat flour. 
D) enriched whole-wheat flour. 
A) whole-wheat flour dust. 
B) white flour. 
C) unrefined whole-wheat flour. 
D) enriched whole-wheat flour.

Question 2

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin A 
D) vitamins E and C 
E) All of these vitamins act as antioxidants. 
A) vitamin E 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin A 
D) vitamins E and C 
E) All of these vitamins act as antioxidants.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding foodborne illnesses?

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A) Raw or undercooked animal products and oysters pose the greatest risk. 
B) Most of the foodborne illness is caused by disease-causing microorganisms. 
C) Children,pregnant women,and the elderly are more at risk for severe complications. 
D) Raw or undercooked animal products and oysters pose the greatest risk,and most of the foodborne illness is caused by disease-causing microorganisms 
E) All of these statements are true. 
A) Raw or undercooked animal products and oysters pose the greatest risk. 
B) Most of the foodborne illness is caused by disease-causing microorganisms. 
C) Children,pregnant women,and the elderly are more at risk for severe complications. 
D) Raw or undercooked animal products and oysters pose the greatest risk,and most of the foodborne illness is caused by disease-causing microorganisms 
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 4

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

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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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sulfites are used to

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A) protect meats from toxins. 
B) fortify vitamins in juices. 
C) protect vegetables from browning. 
D) maintain the fresh taste of fruits. 
A) protect meats from toxins. 
B) fortify vitamins in juices. 
C) protect vegetables from browning. 
D) maintain the fresh taste of fruits.

Question 7

Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are best described as

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

Question 8

The recommended daily intake of fiber for women is ____________ grams.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 25 
C) 35 
D) 45 
A) 15 
B) 25 
C) 35 
D) 45

Question 9

Genetically modified foods

Accepted Answer

A) require special labeling. 
B) are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries. 
C) can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing. 
D) can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiated. 
A) require special labeling. 
B) are rarely grown in the United States but are very common in other countries. 
C) can unexpectedly appear in the food supply through contamination during processing. 
D) can be used in foods that are also certified organic or irradiated.

Question 10

The most common allergy in America is from peanuts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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A) red meats. 
B) whole milk and cheese. 
C) poultry. 
D) hot dogs and lunch meats. 
A) red meats. 
B) whole milk and cheese. 
C) poultry. 
D) hot dogs and lunch meats.

Question 13

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 phytochemical. 
D) are a particular type of phytochemical found in foods and can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 
A) cause cancer. 
B) found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. 
C) are a particular type of phytochemical. 
D) are a particular type of phytochemical found in foods and can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

Question 14

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A) potato 
B) pinto bean 
C) broccoli 
D) carrot 
A) potato 
B) pinto bean 
C) broccoli 
D) carrot

Question 15

___________ is often added to cereals or used in fiber supplements and laxatives,improves intestinal health,and also helps control glucose and cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) Trillium 
B) Millium 
C) Psyllium 
D) Fyllium 
A) Trillium 
B) Millium 
C) Psyllium 
D) Fyllium

Question 16

In order to determine the presence of trans fat in a given product,consumers should check the label for

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol content. 
B) unsaturated fat levels. 
C) partially hydrogenated oils. 
D) carbohydrate content. 
A) cholesterol content. 
B) unsaturated fat levels. 
C) partially hydrogenated oils. 
D) carbohydrate content.

Question 17

Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding omega-6 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) They are another form of polyunsaturated fat. 
B) They contain the essential nutrient linoleic acid. 
C) They are primarily found in palm and coconut oils. 
D) The American Heart Association (AH
A) recommend consuming at least 5-10% of energy from omega-6 fatty acidsSome nutritionists recommend people reduce the proportion of omega-6s they consume in favor of omega-3s. 
A) They are another form of polyunsaturated fat. 
B) They contain the essential nutrient linoleic acid. 
C) They are primarily found in palm and coconut oils. 
D) The American Heart Association (AH
A) recommend consuming at least 5-10% of energy from omega-6 fatty acidsSome nutritionists recommend people reduce the proportion of omega-6s they consume in favor of omega-3s.

Question 18

Which of the following essential nutrients does NOT supply energy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

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.

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

The refinement of whole grains transforms whole-wheat flour into

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding foodborne illnesses?

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

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

Sulfites are used to

Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are best described as

The recommended daily intake of fiber for women is ____________ grams.

Genetically modified foods

The most common allergy in America is from peanuts.

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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

Antioxidants

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

___________ is often added to cereals or used in fiber supplements and laxatives,improves intestinal health,and also helps control glucose and cholesterol levels.

In order to determine the presence of trans fat in a given product,consumers should check the label for

Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding omega-6 fatty acids?

Which of the following essential nutrients does NOT supply energy?

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

Examples of trace minerals include

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