Question 1

Refined grains

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A)  tend to be much lower in fiber and vitamins than whole grains.
B)  contain the germ and bran of whole grains but not the endosperm.
C)  take longer to digest than unrefined carbohydrates.
D)  help to keep blood sugar and insulin levels low.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

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

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

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A)  olive oil
B)  safflower oil
C)  peanut oil
D)  palm oilE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Soluble fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following essential nutrients is most important in the formation of bones and muscles?

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A)  proteins
B)  fats
C)  lipids
D)  carbohydratesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Foods from most plant sources supply _______________ proteins.

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A)  complete
B)  essential
C)  nonessential
D)  incompleteE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The refinement of whole grains transforms brown rice into white rice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A true food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One guideline for food safety is to

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A)  wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food.
B)  make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110 ∘\circ∘ F.
C)  make sure counters and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned.
D)  store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door. E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not an essential nutrient.
B)  It supplies 9 calories of energy per gram.
C)  It plays an important role in supplying necessary enzymes.
D)  It cannot be converted into fat.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

How does the Healthy Mediterranean-Style Pattern of diet differ from the Healthy U.S.-Style Pattern?

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A)  It includes more processed soy products.
B)  It includes more fruit and seafood.
C)  It includes more whole grains.
D)  It includes more dairy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

List six of the recommendations that form the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.For each of the recommendations you list,give at least one practical strategy for putting it into action.

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Question 14

Which of the following is/are NOT considered among the simple carbohydrates?

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A)  starches
B)  fructose
C)  galactose
D)  disaccharidesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

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A)  40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat
B)  30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat
C)  10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat
D)  15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fatE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with,and supplements of,which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12
B)  vitamin C
C)  potassium
D)  folic acidE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 18

Fat provides _______________ calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  7
C)  9
D)  12E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Select one of the following food-related issues,and take a position-pro or con.Describe your point of view and your reasoning,giving at least three arguments to support your position.
● Wider use of genetically-modified foods
● Greater regulation of dietary supplements
● Wider use of food irradiation

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Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Fat provides _______________ calories per gram.

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