Question 1

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The purpose of food irradiation is to kill potentially harmful pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)  potato
B)  pinto bean
C)  broccoli
D)  carrotE) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Connie's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

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A)  calcium
B)  fiber
C)  protein
D)  folateE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Antioxidants

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A)  cause cancer.
B)  found in foods can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
C)  are a particular type of trace mineral.
D)  are chemically unstable molecules that react with fat,proteins,and DNA.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium.
B)  vitamin B-12.
C)  sodium.
D)  fiber.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium.
B)  phosphorus.
C)  zinC.
D)  iron.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  polyunsaturated.
B)  saturated.
C)  monounsaturated.
D)  hydrosaturateD.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  vitamins.
B)  minerals.
C)  enzymes.
D)  proteins.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 15

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to be higher in saturated fat.
B)  They tend not to contain trans fats.
C)  They tend to be liquid at room temperature.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining calorie balance.
B)  nutrient dense foods.
C)  developing healthy eating patterns.
D)  all of these.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10 percent
B)  10-35 percent
C)  20-40 percent
D)  45-65 percentE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Soybeans are a source of polyunsaturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 9: Nutrition Basics

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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Whole grain bread is more nutrient-dense than are most white breads.

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The purpose of food irradiation is to kill potentially harmful pathogens.

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Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

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

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Connie's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

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Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

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The recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

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Antioxidants

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The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

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Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

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Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

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

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Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT

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Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

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Which of the following statements about vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated is TRUE?

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Excess protein intake can increase fat stores.

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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize the importance of

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The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

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Soybeans are a source of polyunsaturated fat.

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