Question 1

Which statement applies to vitamins?

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A)   Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)   Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)   Vitamins provide energy directly to the body.
D)   Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

An appropriate intake of sodium is 2,500 mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement refers to antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)   They protect cells from damage by blocking the formation of free radicals.
B)   They help the body manufacture vitamins.
C)   They protect the body from dehydration by ensuring adequate fluid levels.
D)   They make up about 70% of total body weight.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycogen
B)   polysaccharide
C)   monosaccharide
D)   glucoseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates and refined and unrefined carbohydrates; give at least two examples of food sources for each.

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Question 6

Which type of fat raises the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   saturated fats
B)   trans fats
C)   omega-6 polyunsaturated fats
D)   monounsaturated fatty acidsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

Accepted Answer

A)   They supply all essential amino acids.
B)   They supply more energy than incomplete protein sources.
C)   They are stored in the body as fat.
D)   They increase serum cholesterol levels.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What is a good advice for a vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A)   eat protein supplements
B)   eat a variety of plant sources of protein
C)   complement proteins at each meal
D)   include animal fat in the dietE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   chicken
B)   pork
C)   spinach
D)   salmonE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)   potato
B)   onion
C)   broccoli
D)   carrotE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What does the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies define as a non-digestible carbohydrate that has been either isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)   dietary fiber
B)   functional fiber
C)   whole grains
D)   viscous fiberE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which fat has the most health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)   saturated
B)   monounsaturated
C)   hydrogenated
D)   transE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Milk is a source of simple carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Twenty common amino acids are found in food,but only nine are essential in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   white bread
B)   brown rice
C)   pasta
D)   toastE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What is the minimum daily adult requirement for carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   30 grams
B)   130 grams
C)   300 grams
D)   500 gramsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The Dietary Guidelines recommend a diet moderate in sugar,salt,and sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which vitamin is a water-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin E
B)   Vitamin K
C)   Niacin
D)   B-12E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Trans fatty acids have been found to increase HDL cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Nutrition

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

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Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

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Twenty common amino acids are found in food,but only nine are essential in the diet.

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Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

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An appropriate intake of sodium is 2,500 mg per day.

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What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

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What does the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies define as a non-digestible carbohydrate that has been either isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement?

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Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble.

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Which statement refers to antioxidants?

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend a diet moderate in sugar,salt,and sodium.

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Trans fatty acids have been found to increase HDL cholesterol.

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Which type of fat raises the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood?

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Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates and refined and unrefined carbohydrates; give at least two examples of food sources for each.

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