Question 1

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vitamin deficiencies are relatively common in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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) semi-vegetarians. 
A) vegans. 
B) lacto-vegans. 
C) lacto-ovo-vegetarians. 
D) semi-vegetarians.

Question 5

Probably the best-known vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi. 
B) anemia. 
C) gingivitis. 
D) scurvy. 
A) beriberi. 
B) anemia. 
C) gingivitis. 
D) scurvy.

Question 6

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

High dosages of vitamin A are toxic and associated with an increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A) scurvy. 
B) anemia. 
C) birth defects. 
D) night blindness. 
A) scurvy. 
B) anemia. 
C) birth defects. 
D) night blindness.

Question 8

Fats are also called

Accepted Answer

A) lipids. 
B) enzymes. 
C) glycogen. 
D) glycerol. 
A) lipids. 
B) enzymes. 
C) glycogen. 
D) glycerol.

Question 9

The main structural components of the body,muscles,and bones are made up of

Accepted Answer

A) proteins. 
B) fats. 
C) lipids. 
D) carbohydrates. 
A) proteins. 
B) fats. 
C) lipids. 
D) carbohydrates.

Question 10

To control your blood cholesterol levels,the most important action you can take is to limit the amount of _______________ in your diet.

Accepted Answer

A) polyunsaturated fat 
B) saturated and trans fats 
C) monounsaturated fat 
D) omega-3 fat 
A) polyunsaturated fat 
B) saturated and trans fats 
C) monounsaturated fat 
D) omega-3 fat

Question 11

All fluids,including those that contain caffeine,can count towards your total daily fluid intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Hydrogenation

Accepted Answer

A) reduces the amount of cholesterol in saturated fats. 
B) increases the shelf life of products containing fat. 
C) turns liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats 
D) has been banned by the FDA. 
A) reduces the amount of cholesterol in saturated fats. 
B) increases the shelf life of products containing fat. 
C) turns liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats 
D) has been banned by the FDA.

Question 14

The aim of the Dietary Reference Intake is to guide you in meeting your nutritional needs with vitamin and mineral supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to be higher in saturated fat. 
B) They tend to be lower in saturated fat. 
C) They tend to be liquid at room temperature. 
D) They tend to be lower in saturated fat and liquid at room temperature. 
A) They tend to be higher in saturated fat. 
B) They tend to be lower in saturated fat. 
C) They tend to be liquid at room temperature. 
D) They tend to be lower in saturated fat and liquid at room temperature.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not an essential nutrient. 
B) It supplies 7 calories of energy per gram. 
C) It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes. 
D) Alcohol is not an essential nutrient,and it supplies 7 calories of energy per gram. E None of these statements is true. 
A) It is not an essential nutrient. 
B) It supplies 7 calories of energy per gram. 
C) It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes. 
D) Alcohol is not an essential nutrient,and it supplies 7 calories of energy per gram. E None of these statements is true.

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

Vitamin deficiencies are relatively common in the United States.

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

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

Probably the best-known vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

High dosages of vitamin A are toxic and associated with an increased risk of

Fats are also called

The main structural components of the body,muscles,and bones are made up of

To control your blood cholesterol levels,the most important action you can take is to limit the amount of _______________ in your diet.

All fluids,including those that contain caffeine,can count towards your total daily fluid intake.

The major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is

Hydrogenation

The aim of the Dietary Reference Intake is to guide you in meeting your nutritional needs with vitamin and mineral supplements.

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding alcohol?

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Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

Vitamin deficiencies are relatively common in the United States.

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

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

Probably the best-known vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

High dosages of vitamin A are toxic and associated with an increased risk of

Fats are also called

The main structural components of the body,muscles,and bones are made up of

To control your blood cholesterol levels,the most important action you can take is to limit the amount of _______________ in your diet.

All fluids,including those that contain caffeine,can count towards your total daily fluid intake.

The major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is

Hydrogenation

The aim of the Dietary Reference Intake is to guide you in meeting your nutritional needs with vitamin and mineral supplements.

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding alcohol?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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