Question 1

A(n) _________________ is an electron-seeking compound that can react with fats, proteins, and DNA, damaging cell membranes and mutating genes in its search for electrons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________________ is an electron-seeking compound that...

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason for adding additives in food?

Accepted Answer

A)  To improve saturated fat content 
B)  To maintain freshness 
C)  To help in processing 
D)  To alter taste 
A)  To improve saturated fat content 
B)  To maintain freshness 
C)  To help in processing 
D)  To alter taste

Question 3

Explain when it is appropriate to take supplements with detailed examples.

Accepted Answer

It is appropriate to take supplements wh

Question 4

E. coli can contaminate water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Several kinds of fish have been promoted as having a positive effect on cardiovascular health because they

Accepted Answer

A)  lower triglyceride levels 
B)  increase HDL 
C)  lower HDL 
D)  increase LDL 
A)  lower triglyceride levels 
B)  increase HDL 
C)  lower HDL 
D)  increase LDL

Question 6

All of the following are tips that enable an individual to stay committed to a healthy diet, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping to your plan is easiest when you choose and prepare your own food at home 
B)  Consider utilizing a meal plan such as the Atkins diet 
C)  Advance planning is the key; mapping out meals and shopping appropriately 
D)  In restaurants, doing your best in sticking to your food plan goals 
A)  Keeping to your plan is easiest when you choose and prepare your own food at home 
B)  Consider utilizing a meal plan such as the Atkins diet 
C)  Advance planning is the key; mapping out meals and shopping appropriately 
D)  In restaurants, doing your best in sticking to your food plan goals

Question 7

Minerals provide ____ calories/gram

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  4 
D)  0 
A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  4 
D)  0

Question 8

Essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are manufactured by the human body. 
B)  cannot be broken down by the digestive system. 
C)  provide protection against the damaging effects of free radicals. 
D)  must be obtained from food because the body can't manufacture sufficient amounts of them. 
A)  Are manufactured by the human body. 
B)  cannot be broken down by the digestive system. 
C)  provide protection against the damaging effects of free radicals. 
D)  must be obtained from food because the body can't manufacture sufficient amounts of them.

Question 9

The liver regulates the amount of glucose in the blood stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Environmental factors such as cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes, radiation, excessive sunlight, certain drugs, and stress can decrease free radical production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Glycemic index is a measure of the amount of carbohydrates in food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living, the greatest number of daily servings should come from the _____ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  grains 
B)  meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts 
C)  milk, yogurt, and cheese 
D)  fruits and fresh vegetables 
A)  grains 
B)  meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts 
C)  milk, yogurt, and cheese 
D)  fruits and fresh vegetables

Question 13

The

Accepted Answer

A)  water and meat. 
B)  shell fish. 
C)  rotten bananas. 
D)  king mackerel and oysters. 
E)  coli bacteria is a pathogen that may contaminate: 
A)  water and meat. 
B)  shell fish. 
C)  rotten bananas. 
D)  king mackerel and oysters. 
E)  coli bacteria is a pathogen that may contaminate:

Question 14

How many daily servings of meat or meat alternatives are recommended by Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3 
B)  2-4 
C)  3-5 
D)  6-11 
A)  2-3 
B)  2-4 
C)  3-5 
D)  6-11

Question 15

Which option is NOT a good strategy for reducing saturated and trans fat intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choosing non-fat dairy products 
B)  Trimming visible fat off meats 
C)  Using stick margarine instead of vegetable oil 
D)  Eating low-fat vegetarian main dishes 
A)  Choosing non-fat dairy products 
B)  Trimming visible fat off meats 
C)  Using stick margarine instead of vegetable oil 
D)  Eating low-fat vegetarian main dishes

Question 16

When choosing fruit products to increase your fibre intake, ensure you do this.

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose fruit juices that are low in sugar 
B)  Choose fruit where you can also eat the skin 
C)  Choose fruit that is red or yellow 
D)  Choose organic products over non-organic products 
A)  Choose fruit juices that are low in sugar 
B)  Choose fruit where you can also eat the skin 
C)  Choose fruit that is red or yellow 
D)  Choose organic products over non-organic products

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  White bread 
B)  Oatmeal 
C)  White rice 
D)  Wheat flour 
A)  White bread 
B)  Oatmeal 
C)  White rice 
D)  Wheat flour

Question 18

Every nutrition label shows a variety of information such as serving sizes and the amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, dietary fibre, and sodium in each serving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A 2010 Ipsos-Reid survey shows that 73% of Canadians regularly take natural health products (NHPs) like vitamins and minerals, herbal products, and homeopathic medicines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How do micronutrients differ from macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are non-essential. 
B)  They are required in minute amounts. 
C)  They cannot be obtained from food. 
D)  They are water soluble. 
A)  They are non-essential. 
B)  They are required in minute amounts. 
C)  They cannot be obtained from food. 
D)  They are water soluble.

A(n) _________________ is an electron-seeking compound that can react with fats, proteins, and DNA, damaging cell membranes and mutating genes in its search for electrons.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for adding additives in food?

Explain when it is appropriate to take supplements with detailed examples.

E. coli can contaminate water.

Several kinds of fish have been promoted as having a positive effect on cardiovascular health because they

All of the following are tips that enable an individual to stay committed to a healthy diet, EXCEPT:

Minerals provide ____ calories/gram

Essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that:

The liver regulates the amount of glucose in the blood stream.

Environmental factors such as cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes, radiation, excessive sunlight, certain drugs, and stress can decrease free radical production.

Glycemic index is a measure of the amount of carbohydrates in food.

According to Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living, the greatest number of daily servings should come from the _____ group.

The

How many daily servings of meat or meat alternatives are recommended by Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living?

Which option is NOT a good strategy for reducing saturated and trans fat intake?

When choosing fruit products to increase your fibre intake, ensure you do this.

Which of the following is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

Every nutrition label shows a variety of information such as serving sizes and the amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, dietary fibre, and sodium in each serving.

A 2010 Ipsos-Reid survey shows that 73% of Canadians regularly take natural health products (NHPs) like vitamins and minerals, herbal products, and homeopathic medicines.

How do micronutrients differ from macronutrients?

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A(n) _________________ is an electron-seeking compound that can react with fats, proteins, and DNA, damaging cell membranes and mutating genes in its search for electrons.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for adding additives in food?

Explain when it is appropriate to take supplements with detailed examples.

E. coli can contaminate water.

Several kinds of fish have been promoted as having a positive effect on cardiovascular health because they

All of the following are tips that enable an individual to stay committed to a healthy diet, EXCEPT:

Minerals provide ____ calories/gram

Essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that:

The liver regulates the amount of glucose in the blood stream.

Environmental factors such as cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes, radiation, excessive sunlight, certain drugs, and stress can decrease free radical production.

Glycemic index is a measure of the amount of carbohydrates in food.

According to Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living, the greatest number of daily servings should come from the _____ group.

The

How many daily servings of meat or meat alternatives are recommended by Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Living?

Which option is NOT a good strategy for reducing saturated and trans fat intake?

When choosing fruit products to increase your fibre intake, ensure you do this.

Which of the following is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

Every nutrition label shows a variety of information such as serving sizes and the amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, dietary fibre, and sodium in each serving.

A 2010 Ipsos-Reid survey shows that 73% of Canadians regularly take natural health products (NHPs) like vitamins and minerals, herbal products, and homeopathic medicines.

How do micronutrients differ from macronutrients?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

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