Question 1

A person's need for water remains fairly constant regardless of diet and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Brain and nerve cells are dependent upon a steady supply of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which mineral is a component of hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Zinc 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Zinc

Question 4

Subunits of protein molecules are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  starches. 
D)  free fatty acids. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  amino acids. 
C)  starches. 
D)  free fatty acids.

Question 5

Proteins from plant sources

Accepted Answer

A)  are usually complete proteins. 
B)  can be combined to obtain complementary proteins. 
C)  are considered high-quality proteins. 
D)  provide no nutritional value. 
A)  are usually complete proteins. 
B)  can be combined to obtain complementary proteins. 
C)  are considered high-quality proteins. 
D)  provide no nutritional value.

Question 6

Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids 
B)  Aid in bone development 
C)  Maintain strong teeth 
D)  Help in blood clotting 
A)  Regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids 
B)  Aid in bone development 
C)  Maintain strong teeth 
D)  Help in blood clotting

Question 7

A measure of the amount of chemical energy that a food provides is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a calorie. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  the glycemic index. 
D)  dietary reference intake. 
A)  a calorie. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  the glycemic index. 
D)  dietary reference intake.

Question 8

The "bad cholesterol" that leads to plaque deposits in blood vessels is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL. 
B)  LDL. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  lipoproteins. 
A)  HDL. 
B)  LDL. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  lipoproteins.

Question 9

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for sodium is

Accepted Answer

A)  2300 mg or less per day. 
B)  2800 mg or less per day. 
C)  3000 mg or less per day. 
D)  3500 mg or less per day. 
A)  2300 mg or less per day. 
B)  2800 mg or less per day. 
C)  3000 mg or less per day. 
D)  3500 mg or less per day.

Question 10

A vitamin that is important in maintaining vision is

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin E. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin E.

Question 11

Poor diet is one of the biggest contributors to diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Food portion sizes in America contribute to overeating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A majority of college students are dissatisfied with their body shape and size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A good source of complex carbohydrate includes

Accepted Answer

A)  milk. 
B)  eggs. 
C)  squash. 
D)  grapes. 
A)  milk. 
B)  eggs. 
C)  squash. 
D)  grapes.

Question 15

Active adults need about 1,200 to 1,500 calories of food energy per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Mediterranean Diet encourages people to use olive oil liberally in cooking and at the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is high in trans fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Margarine 
B)  Corn oil 
C)  Olive oil 
D)  Fish 
A)  Margarine 
B)  Corn oil 
C)  Olive oil 
D)  Fish

Question 18

The glycemic index is a measure of the rate at which foods

Accepted Answer

A)  release free fatty acids. 
B)  raise blood sugar levels. 
C)  trigger the release of glycogen stores from muscles. 
D)  are eliminated from the body. 
A)  release free fatty acids. 
B)  raise blood sugar levels. 
C)  trigger the release of glycogen stores from muscles. 
D)  are eliminated from the body.

Question 19

Substances that serve as crucial structural components of the body are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins. 
B)  fats. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  proteins. 
B)  fats. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 20

Of the 20 different types of amino acids, ________ are considered essential.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  18 
A)  9 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  18

A person's need for water remains fairly constant regardless of diet and exercise.

Brain and nerve cells are dependent upon a steady supply of glucose.

Which mineral is a component of hemoglobin?

Subunits of protein molecules are known as

Proteins from plant sources

Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?

A measure of the amount of chemical energy that a food provides is known as

The "bad cholesterol" that leads to plaque deposits in blood vessels is known as

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for sodium is

A vitamin that is important in maintaining vision is

Poor diet is one of the biggest contributors to diabetes.

Food portion sizes in America contribute to overeating.

A majority of college students are dissatisfied with their body shape and size.

A good source of complex carbohydrate includes

Active adults need about 1,200 to 1,500 calories of food energy per day.

The Mediterranean Diet encourages people to use olive oil liberally in cooking and at the table.

Which of the following is high in trans fats?

The glycemic index is a measure of the rate at which foods

Substances that serve as crucial structural components of the body are known as

Of the 20 different types of amino acids, ________ are considered essential.

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

A person's need for water remains fairly constant regardless of diet and exercise.

Brain and nerve cells are dependent upon a steady supply of glucose.

Which mineral is a component of hemoglobin?

Subunits of protein molecules are known as

Proteins from plant sources

Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?

A measure of the amount of chemical energy that a food provides is known as

The "bad cholesterol" that leads to plaque deposits in blood vessels is known as

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for sodium is

A vitamin that is important in maintaining vision is

Poor diet is one of the biggest contributors to diabetes.

Food portion sizes in America contribute to overeating.

A majority of college students are dissatisfied with their body shape and size.

A good source of complex carbohydrate includes

Active adults need about 1,200 to 1,500 calories of food energy per day.

The Mediterranean Diet encourages people to use olive oil liberally in cooking and at the table.

Which of the following is high in trans fats?

The glycemic index is a measure of the rate at which foods

Substances that serve as crucial structural components of the body are known as

Of the 20 different types of amino acids, ________ are considered essential.

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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