Question 1

Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Water 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Water C

Question 2

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by feeling tired and run down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The psychological desire to eat is

Accepted Answer

A)  craving. 
B)  appetite. 
C)  nutrition. 
D)  hunger. 
A)  craving. 
B)  appetite. 
C)  nutrition. 
D)  hunger. B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the indigestible portion of plant foods. 
B)  It adds bulk to the diet. 
C)  It helps move foods through the digestive system. 
D)  It is the digestible portion of plant foods. 
A)  It is the indigestible portion of plant foods. 
B)  It adds bulk to the diet. 
C)  It helps move foods through the digestive system. 
D)  It is the digestible portion of plant foods.

Question 5

What is the difference between a portion and a serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  A serving is the amount you choose to eat, and a portion is the recommended amount to be consumed. 
B)  A serving is the recommended amount to be consumed, and a portion is the amount you choose to eat. 
C)  A serving amount varies more than a portion. 
D)  Serving sizes and portions are equal for adults. 
A)  A serving is the amount you choose to eat, and a portion is the recommended amount to be consumed. 
B)  A serving is the recommended amount to be consumed, and a portion is the amount you choose to eat. 
C)  A serving amount varies more than a portion. 
D)  Serving sizes and portions are equal for adults.

Question 6

The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Fluoride 
C)  Magnesium 
D)  Phosphorus 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Fluoride 
C)  Magnesium 
D)  Phosphorus

Question 7

About 95% of total body fat is made up of

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  cellulite. 
D)  water. 
A)  triglycerides. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  cellulite. 
D)  water.

Question 8

Many processed foods contain high amounts of sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes appetite?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the social meaning attached to food. 
B)  It is the same as hunger. 
C)  It is more psychological than physiological. 
D)  It is not triggered by smells or taste. 
A)  It is the social meaning attached to food. 
B)  It is the same as hunger. 
C)  It is more psychological than physiological. 
D)  It is not triggered by smells or taste.

Question 10

Alicia doesn't eat meat, cheese, or eggs. She is making her shopping list for the week and wants to make sure that she buys beans, nuts, grains, and seeds to meet her protein needs. Combining two or more of these plant sources in a meal will provide her with

Accepted Answer

A)  simple carbohydrates. 
B)  complementary proteins. 
C)  resistant proteins. 
D)  omega-3 fats. 
A)  simple carbohydrates. 
B)  complementary proteins. 
C)  resistant proteins. 
D)  omega-3 fats.

Question 11

What percentage of a person's body weight is water?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% to 35% 
B)  40% to 50% 
C)  50% to 60% 
D)  65% to 75% 
A)  25% to 35% 
B)  40% to 50% 
C)  50% to 60% 
D)  65% to 75%

Question 12

To ensure safety, leftovers that have been properly wrapped and refrigerated should be eaten within

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours. 
B)  two days. 
C)  three days. 
D)  four days. 
A)  24 hours. 
B)  two days. 
C)  three days. 
D)  four days.

Question 13

Which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Water 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Water

Question 14

The body converts all forms of simple sugars into which of the following substances to provide energy to cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maltose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Starch 
D)  Glycogen 
A)  Maltose 
B)  Glucose 
C)  Starch 
D)  Glycogen

Question 15

In the United States, which of the following factors does NOT affect most people's choices about dietary intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convenience 
B)  Cultural traditions 
C)  Advertising 
D)  Limited food supply 
A)  Convenience 
B)  Cultural traditions 
C)  Advertising 
D)  Limited food supply

Question 16

Individuals need more protein if they are pregnant, fighting off a serious infection, or recovering from surgery or burns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  starches. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  lipids. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  starches. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  lipids.

Question 18

The safest way to thaw frozen food is

Accepted Answer

A)  in warm water. 
B)  in the refrigerator. 
C)  in the microwave. 
D)  covered on the kitchen counter. 
A)  in warm water. 
B)  in the refrigerator. 
C)  in the microwave. 
D)  covered on the kitchen counter.

Question 19

Common food allergens include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  green beans. 
B)  peanuts. 
C)  milk. 
D)  eggs. 
A)  green beans. 
B)  peanuts. 
C)  milk. 
D)  eggs.

Question 20

Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased slightly. 
B)  primarily come from junk foods. 
C)  leaned toward healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. 
D)  increased significantly. 
A)  decreased slightly. 
B)  primarily come from junk foods. 
C)  leaned toward healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. 
D)  increased significantly.

Exam 11: Eating for a Healthier You

Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet?

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by feeling tired and run down.

The psychological desire to eat is

Which of the following is NOT true about fiber?

What is the difference between a portion and a serving?

The chief function of this mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss.

About 95% of total body fat is made up of

Many processed foods contain high amounts of sugar.

Which of the following best describes appetite?

Alicia doesn't eat meat, cheese, or eggs. She is making her shopping list for the week and wants to make sure that she buys beans, nuts, grains, and seeds to meet her protein needs. Combining two or more of these plant sources in a meal will provide her with

What percentage of a person's body weight is water?

To ensure safety, leftovers that have been properly wrapped and refrigerated should be eaten within

Which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities?

The body converts all forms of simple sugars into which of the following substances to provide energy to cells?

In the United States, which of the following factors does NOT affect most people's choices about dietary intake?

Individuals need more protein if they are pregnant, fighting off a serious infection, or recovering from surgery or burns.

Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are

The safest way to thaw frozen food is

Common food allergens include all of the following EXCEPT

Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has

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