Question 1

A potential problem with MyPlate lumps all foods within a food category together (e.g., bread, cereal, rice, pasta group) without distinguishing between healthful and not so healthful foods within that category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To meet daily energy and nutrient needs while minimizing risk for chronic diseases, adults should consume between __________ of total calories from carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% and 25% 
B)  45% and 65% 
C)  50% and 75% 
D)  75% and 95%

Question 3

Significant reductions in dietary lipid intakes are beneficial to exercise performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Protein intake recommendations are increased by __________ for vegetarians.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 5

The __________ posits that energy in the universe can transfer from one system to another in many forms but cannot be created or destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A)  first law of thermodynamics 
B)  law of large numbers 
C)  second law of thermodynamics 
D)  law of Fick

Question 6

An extra __________ through either increased energy intake or decreased energy output approximates the calories contained in 1 pound of stored body fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 kilocalories 
B)  1600 kilocalories 
C)  3500 kilocalories 
D)  4200 kilocalories

Question 7

The innate immune system includes anatomic and physiologic components such as the skin, mucous membranes, body temperature, and specialized defenses such as natural killer cells, diverse phagocytes, and inflammatory barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Making Informed and Healthful Nutritional

A potential problem with MyPlate lumps all foods within a food category together (e.g., bread, cereal, rice, pasta group) without distinguishing between healthful and not so healthful foods within that category.

To meet daily energy and nutrient needs while minimizing risk for chronic diseases, adults should consume between __________ of total calories from carbohydrates.

Significant reductions in dietary lipid intakes are beneficial to exercise performance.

Protein intake recommendations are increased by __________ for vegetarians.

The __________ posits that energy in the universe can transfer from one system to another in many forms but cannot be created or destroyed.

An extra __________ through either increased energy intake or decreased energy output approximates the calories contained in 1 pound of stored body fat.

The innate immune system includes anatomic and physiologic components such as the skin, mucous membranes, body temperature, and specialized defenses such as natural killer cells, diverse phagocytes, and inflammatory barriers.