Question 1

Sunlight shining on your skin increases your body's own manufacture of which vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Niacin 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin A 
A)  Niacin 
B)  Vitamin K 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin A C

Question 2

Another name for macrominerals is

Accepted Answer

A)  essential nutrients. 
B)  trace minerals. 
C)  minor minerals. 
D)  major minerals. 
A)  essential nutrients. 
B)  trace minerals. 
C)  minor minerals. 
D)  major minerals. D

Question 3

Monounsaturated fatty acids contain only one saturated region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Jenna and Daria both want to splurge on a restaurant for dinner tonight. Which meal would be their healthiest choice to eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thai: coconut milk soup with chicken and peanut chicken satay 
B)  Japanese: Steamed brown rice, grilled tofu with broccoli 
C)  Chinese: Sweet-and-sour pork with shrimp egg rolls 
D)  Mexican: Chile rellenos, refried beans, jalapeño cheese poppers 
A)  Thai: coconut milk soup with chicken and peanut chicken satay 
B)  Japanese: Steamed brown rice, grilled tofu with broccoli 
C)  Chinese: Sweet-and-sour pork with shrimp egg rolls 
D)  Mexican: Chile rellenos, refried beans, jalapeño cheese poppers

Question 5

College students typically come to school with preexisting preferences based on insufficient nutritional knowledge. A common example of these preferences includes

Accepted Answer

A)  eating regular meals. 
B)  high-protein foods. 
C)  limiting junk food. 
D)  high vegetable consumption. 
A)  eating regular meals. 
B)  high-protein foods. 
C)  limiting junk food. 
D)  high vegetable consumption.

Question 6

HDL cholesterol

Accepted Answer

A)  leads to plaque buildup in the blood vessels. 
B)  helps protect against heart disease. 
C)  is not affected by consuming saturated fat. 
D)  is the "bad cholesterol." 
A)  leads to plaque buildup in the blood vessels. 
B)  helps protect against heart disease. 
C)  is not affected by consuming saturated fat. 
D)  is the "bad cholesterol."

Question 7

A disease associated with low calcium intake is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  cirrhosis of the liver. 
D)  scurvy. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  cirrhosis of the liver. 
D)  scurvy.

Question 8

An online website designed to keep track of what you eat and analyze its nutrient content

Accepted Answer

A)  www.FoodGuides.gov 
B)  www.ChooseMyPlate.gov 
C)  www.PortionSizes.gov 
D)  www.ChooseMyFood.gov 
A)  www.FoodGuides.gov 
B)  www.ChooseMyPlate.gov 
C)  www.PortionSizes.gov 
D)  www.ChooseMyFood.gov

Question 9

Acute iron toxicity is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

John is a healthy 20-year-old college student. He weighs 160 lbs and jogs at a moderate pace 3 days per week for 20 minutes. Based on this information, approximately how many grams of protein does he need daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 grams 
B)  75 grams 
C)  90 grams 
D)  Over 100 grams 
A)  60 grams 
B)  75 grams 
C)  90 grams 
D)  Over 100 grams

Question 11

When hydrogen atoms are added to an unsaturated oil to cause more complete saturation, it produces

Accepted Answer

A)  polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B)  trans fats. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  omega-6 fatty acids. 
A)  polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
B)  trans fats. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  omega-6 fatty acids.

Question 12

Discuss five ways to make fast food meal choices healthier.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary greatly, but ideally w

Question 13

Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  phytochemicals. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  minerals. 
A)  phytochemicals. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  minerals.

Question 14

The Daily Reference Value (DRV) for fiber is ________ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25

Question 15

The daily protein requirement for an elite athlete is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  0.05 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
B)  0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
C)  1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
D)  2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
A)  0.05 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
B)  0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
C)  1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight. 
D)  2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight.

Question 16

Simple carbohydrates primarily provide

Accepted Answer

A)  energy. 
B)  nutrient-dense calories. 
C)  cellulose. 
D)  polysaccharides. 
A)  energy. 
B)  nutrient-dense calories. 
C)  cellulose. 
D)  polysaccharides.

Question 17

Omega-6 fatty acids have double-bonded carbons at ________ sites.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 18

Jan is an endurance athlete. Due to her activity level, she needs more calories than the average female. For her to perform at her peak, it is recommended that the majority of her calories come from

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  complex carbohydrates. 
C)  polyunsaturated fats. 
D)  monounsaturated fats. 
A)  protein. 
B)  complex carbohydrates. 
C)  polyunsaturated fats. 
D)  monounsaturated fats.

Question 19

Which nutrient makes up antibodies that protect us from disease, assists with building and repair of bone and skin, and helps to transport oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Protein 
D)  Vitamins 
A)  Fat 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Protein 
D)  Vitamins

Question 20

Dehydration can result in a deficiency of this mineral, which can cause paralysis and can actually stop the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Selenium 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Selenium

Sunlight shining on your skin increases your body's own manufacture of which vitamin?

Another name for macrominerals is

Monounsaturated fatty acids contain only one saturated region.

Jenna and Daria both want to splurge on a restaurant for dinner tonight. Which meal would be their healthiest choice to eat?

College students typically come to school with preexisting preferences based on insufficient nutritional knowledge. A common example of these preferences includes

HDL cholesterol

A disease associated with low calcium intake is known as

An online website designed to keep track of what you eat and analyze its nutrient content

Acute iron toxicity is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children in the United States.

John is a healthy 20-year-old college student. He weighs 160 lbs and jogs at a moderate pace 3 days per week for 20 minutes. Based on this information, approximately how many grams of protein does he need daily?

When hydrogen atoms are added to an unsaturated oil to cause more complete saturation, it produces

Discuss five ways to make fast food meal choices healthier.

Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are known as

The Daily Reference Value (DRV) for fiber is ________ grams per day.

The daily protein requirement for an elite athlete is approximately

Simple carbohydrates primarily provide

Omega-6 fatty acids have double-bonded carbons at ________ sites.

Jan is an endurance athlete. Due to her activity level, she needs more calories than the average female. For her to perform at her peak, it is recommended that the majority of her calories come from

Which nutrient makes up antibodies that protect us from disease, assists with building and repair of bone and skin, and helps to transport oxygen?

Dehydration can result in a deficiency of this mineral, which can cause paralysis and can actually stop the heart.

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Exam 7: Improving Your Nutrition

Sunlight shining on your skin increases your body's own manufacture of which vitamin?

Another name for macrominerals is

Monounsaturated fatty acids contain only one saturated region.

Jenna and Daria both want to splurge on a restaurant for dinner tonight. Which meal would be their healthiest choice to eat?

College students typically come to school with preexisting preferences based on insufficient nutritional knowledge. A common example of these preferences includes

HDL cholesterol

A disease associated with low calcium intake is known as

An online website designed to keep track of what you eat and analyze its nutrient content

Acute iron toxicity is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children in the United States.

John is a healthy 20-year-old college student. He weighs 160 lbs and jogs at a moderate pace 3 days per week for 20 minutes. Based on this information, approximately how many grams of protein does he need daily?

When hydrogen atoms are added to an unsaturated oil to cause more complete saturation, it produces

Discuss five ways to make fast food meal choices healthier.

Chemical compounds that supply the energy and raw materials we need to survive are known as

The Daily Reference Value (DRV) for fiber is ________ grams per day.

The daily protein requirement for an elite athlete is approximately

Simple carbohydrates primarily provide

Omega-6 fatty acids have double-bonded carbons at ________ sites.

Jan is an endurance athlete. Due to her activity level, she needs more calories than the average female. For her to perform at her peak, it is recommended that the majority of her calories come from

Which nutrient makes up antibodies that protect us from disease, assists with building and repair of bone and skin, and helps to transport oxygen?

Dehydration can result in a deficiency of this mineral, which can cause paralysis and can actually stop the heart.

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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