Question 1

Anemia is associated with a deficiency in which mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  phosphorus
C)  zinc
D)  ironE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of dietary supplements such as fiber pills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What term refers to vegetarians who eat grains,fruits,vegetables,and dairy products?

Accepted Answer

A)  lacto-vegetarians
B)  lacto-ovo-vegetarians
C)  semivegetarians
D)  vegansE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following describes the current science related to saturated fat consumption and coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  The link between saturated fat and coronary heart disease has been completely debunked.
B)  Scientists urge everyone to limit saturated fat in order to avoid coronary heart diseases.
C)  The science is mixed,but for other health reasons it is wise to limit saturated fat intake.
D)  You should only worry about saturated fat in your diet if you are at risk for heart disease.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which vitamin is a water-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin E
B)  vitamin K
C)  vitamin C
D)  vitamin DE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  vitamin B-12
C)  vitamin D
D)  vitamin CE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which nutrient helps build and maintain bone density?

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorous
B)  vitamin K
C)  vitamin A
D)  zincE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates
B)  protein
C)  vitamins
D)  mineralsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which type of fat lowers 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) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Free radicals are naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that may help prevent and treat chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Typically,how do hydrogenated vegetable oils compare to non-hydrogenated vegetable oils?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrogenated oils are higher in saturated fat.
B)  Hydrogenated oils are lower in saturated fat.
C)  Hydrogenated oils are less stable.
D)  Hydrogenated oils are liquiD.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following counts as the 1 ounce-equivalent of grains?

Accepted Answer

A)  two slices of bread
B)  half a cup of cold cereal
C)  a large bagel
D)  half a cup of cooked riceE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Nutrition

Which nutrient helps build and maintain bone density?

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

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Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

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Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of dietary supplements such as fiber pills.

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Which vitamin is a water-soluble vitamin?

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What term refers to vegetarians who eat grains,fruits,vegetables,and dairy products?

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Anemia is associated with a deficiency in which mineral?

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Which of the following counts as the 1 ounce-equivalent of grains?

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Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

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Typically,how do hydrogenated vegetable oils compare to non-hydrogenated vegetable oils?

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Which of the following describes the current science related to saturated fat consumption and coronary heart disease?

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Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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Free radicals are naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that may help prevent and treat chronic diseases.

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Exam 8: Nutrition

Which nutrient helps build and maintain bone density?

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

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Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

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Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of dietary supplements such as fiber pills.

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Which vitamin is a water-soluble vitamin?

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What term refers to vegetarians who eat grains,fruits,vegetables,and dairy products?

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Anemia is associated with a deficiency in which mineral?

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Which of the following counts as the 1 ounce-equivalent of grains?

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Which substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

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Typically,how do hydrogenated vegetable oils compare to non-hydrogenated vegetable oils?

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Which of the following describes the current science related to saturated fat consumption and coronary heart disease?

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Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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Free radicals are naturally occurring substances found in plant foods that may help prevent and treat chronic diseases.

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