Question 1

Which of the following are characteristic of saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are liquid at room temperature and are found in vegetable oils.
B)   They are divided into polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
C)   They are derived from animal sources and are solid at room temperature.
D)   They tend to lower blood cholesterol.
E)   They are formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

How many amino acids are considered "essential" because they cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food?

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   9
C)   11
D)   20
E)   22F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The body makes protein out of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   lipoproteins
B)   triglycerides
C)   complex carbohydrates
D)   electrolytes
E)   amino acidsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

A(n) ________ is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1$\degree$C. This is also used to measure the energy the body uses during all activities and metabolic processes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that is often used in assessing nutritional levels is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   skinfold test
B)   specific gravity test
C)   calorie
D)   body mass index
E)   muscle mass testF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following are saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corn and safflower oils
B)   Peanut and canola oils
C)   Sunflower and olive oils
D)   Coconut and palm oils
E)   Soya oils and vegetable shorteningsF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

An eating disorder in which patients lose an excessive amount of weight and become malnourished is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is not part of the MyPlate initiative based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enjoy your food, but eat less
B)   Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk
C)   Make half your plate proteins
D)   Drink water instead of sugary drinks
E)   Avoid oversized portionsF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Jessica is 24 years old, weighs 234 pounds, and has just been diagnosed with hypertension. The physician prescribed a mild antihypertensive medication and asked you to help educate Jessica about lifestyle changes and behavior modification for weight loss. Which of the following would you include in your discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell her to reduce her level of exercise so that she can eat less food safely
B)   Advise her to eat slowly and have five or six small meals daily
C)   Encourage her to restrict her diet to include only certain low-calorie foods
D)   Advise the purchase of OTC weight-loss pills to accelerate weight loss
E)   Tell her to reward herself for weight loss by eating her favorite foodsF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

A deficiency in which of the following can cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zinc
B)   Calcium
C)   Iron
D)   Magnesium
E)   SeleniumF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

A type of special diet that includes only foods that you can see through, such as tea or broth, is a(n) ________ diet.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following provide two-thirds of a person's daily energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Minerals
B)   Proteins
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   Vitamins
E)   WaterF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and bone growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin E
B)   Vitamin K
C)   Vitamin C
D)   Vitamin B6
E)   Vitamin B12F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is important in the maintenance of muscle contraction and is found in foods such as bananas, raisins, and oranges?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium
B)   Copper
C)   Chromium
D)   Potassium
E)   ChlorideF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of these are signs and symptoms of bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drastic reduction in food consumption
B)   Excessive use of laxatives or diuretics
C)   Extremely controlled behavior
D)   Self-starvation
E)   Weight gainF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   iron and zinc
B)   calcium and phosphorus
C)   selenium and copper
D)   manganese and chromium
E)   fluoride and molybdenumF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Each gram of ____ contains four calories.

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   water
C)   fiber
D)   protein
E)   vitaminF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is essential for fiber to work properly in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   High fat intake
B)   Adequate water intake
C)   Exposure to sunlight
D)   Decreased protein intake
E)   Adequate restF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following are organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Triglycerides
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Vitamins
D)   Minerals
E)   LipidsF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 grams per 1000 calories
B)   14 grams per 1000 calories
C)   34 grams per 1000 calories
D)   76 grams per 1000 calories
E)   100 grams per 1000 caloriesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following provide two-thirds of a person's daily energy needs?

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How many amino acids are considered "essential" because they cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food?

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Each gram of ____ contains four calories.

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Which of the following is not part of the MyPlate initiative based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines?

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An eating disorder in which patients lose an excessive amount of weight and become malnourished is ________.

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