Question 1

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by the USDA MyPlate food guidance system by increasing her daily servings of all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  vegetables.
B)  whole grains.
C)  refined sugars.
D)  fresh fruit.

Question 3

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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A)  cholesterol.
B)  low-density lipids.
C)  triglycerides.
D)  high-density lipids.

Question 4

Saturated fats are primarily

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

Question 5

One good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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A)  chicken.
B)  pork.
C)  spinach.
D)  salmon.

Question 6

Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize the importance of

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A)  maintaining an appropriate calorie level.
B)  nutrient-dense foods.
C)  focusing on variety in consumed foods.
D)  all of these.

Question 9

One by-product of hydrogenation is

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A)  monounsaturated fats.
B)  trans fatty acids.
C)  cholesterol.
D)  triglycerides.

Question 10

Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?

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A)  water only
B)  water and fruit juices
C)  water and any sugar-free liquids
D)  all fluids,including those containing caffeine

Question 11

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The essential fatty acids,linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids,are both

Accepted Answer

A)  polyunsaturated.
B)  saturated.
C)  monounsaturated.
D)  hydrosaturated.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A
B)  vitamin B
C)  vitamin D
D)  vitamin K

Question 14

Of the 20 common amino acids,how many are termed "essential"?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  5
C)  9
D)  11

Question 15

Examples of major minerals include

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A)  potassium,sodium,and iron.
B)  zinc,iron,and calcium.
C)  calcium,potassium,and magnesium.
D)  iron,calcium,and copper.

Question 16

Two vitamins produced within the body are

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A)  vitamin D and vitamin K.
B)  vitamin C and vitamin D.
C)  niacin and vitamin K.
D)  vitamin B and biotin.

Question 17

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)  semivegetarians.

Question 18

Examples of trace minerals include

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A)  potassium,zinc,and iron.
B)  fluoride,copper,and zinc.
C)  magnesium and phosphorus.
D)  iodide,zinc,and chloride.

Question 19

Moderate alcohol intake is no more than _______________ drink(s) per day for women and _______________ drink(s) per day for men.

Accepted Answer

A)  1;1
B)  1;2
C)  2;3
D)  3;4

Question 20

Fiber can help

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A)  prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk.
B)  reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
C)  reduce the absorption of cholesterol.
D)  do all of these.

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

The essential fatty acids,linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids,are both

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

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One good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize the importance of

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Saturated fats are primarily

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Moderate alcohol intake is no more than _______________ drink(s) per day for women and _______________ drink(s) per day for men.

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Of the 20 common amino acids,how many are termed "essential"?

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Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?

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Connie could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by the USDA MyPlate food guidance system by increasing her daily servings of all of the following EXCEPT

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Lean meats are a good source of phytochemicals.

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Examples of major minerals include

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Examples of trace minerals include

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Two vitamins produced within the body are

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Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

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Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

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One by-product of hydrogenation is

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Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

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Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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Fiber can help

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