Question 1

Foods with the _____ label must have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides,herbicides,or fertilizers.

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol-free 
B) high-fiber 
C) reduced-fat 
D) organic 
A) cholesterol-free 
B) high-fiber 
C) reduced-fat 
D) organic D

Question 2

Anemia can be caused by a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) folacin. 
D) any of the above. 
A) iron. 
B) vitamin B12. 
C) folacin. 
D) any of the above. D

Question 3

Apricots are a good source of which of the following minerals?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Chloride 
C) Phosphorus 
D) Potassium 
A) Calcium 
B) Chloride 
C) Phosphorus 
D) Potassium D

Question 4

The five healthy habits for long life are: eating right,protecting the immune system,maintaining body weight,exercising,and keeping bones strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Partially complete proteins:

Accepted Answer

A) contain all essential amino acids. 
B) are able to maintain life. 
C) are capable of supporting normal growth. 
D) supply 9 calories per gram. 
A) contain all essential amino acids. 
B) are able to maintain life. 
C) are capable of supporting normal growth. 
D) supply 9 calories per gram.

Question 6

The RDAs are the levels of essential nutrients that are needed by individuals on a daily basis.RDA stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) recommended dietary allowance. 
B) regulated daily amount. 
C) regular daily amount. 
D) recommended daily allowance. 
A) recommended dietary allowance. 
B) regulated daily amount. 
C) regular daily amount. 
D) recommended daily allowance.

Question 7

The body uses _____ as the chief source of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) carbohydrates 
C) fat 
D) fiber 
A) protein 
B) carbohydrates 
C) fat 
D) fiber

Question 8

The only nutrients that can build and repair body tissues are:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Of the following,which is most easily absorbed by the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple sugars 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Dietary fiber 
D) All are absorbed equally 
A) Simple sugars 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Dietary fiber 
D) All are absorbed equally

Question 10

Types of dietary minerals that are needed in large amounts (100 mg/day or more) include:

Accepted Answer

A) sodium. 
B) potassium. 
C) calcium. 
D) all of the above. 
A) sodium. 
B) potassium. 
C) calcium. 
D) all of the above.

Question 11

It is important to read labels; many times low-fat or reduced-fat foods have replaced fat with sugars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Foods which supply the body with fiber are:

Accepted Answer

A) whole grain cereals. 
B) fruits and vegetables. 
C) beans. 
D) all of the above. 
A) whole grain cereals. 
B) fruits and vegetables. 
C) beans. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

A _____ carbohydrate supplies calories without providing another nutritive value.

Accepted Answer

A) complex 
B) refined 
C) incomplete 
D) none of the above 
A) complex 
B) refined 
C) incomplete 
D) none of the above

Question 14

A significant component of saliva that is known as the "forgotten nutrient" is:

Accepted Answer

A) milk products. 
B) water. 
C) salt. 
D) calcium. 
A) milk products. 
B) water. 
C) salt. 
D) calcium.

Question 15

The key nutrients are:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamins and minerals. 
B) proteins and carbohydrates. 
C) fats and water. 
D) all of the above. 
A) vitamins and minerals. 
B) proteins and carbohydrates. 
C) fats and water. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Which are reasons why good nutrition is critical for pregnant women,young children,and elderly persons?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition during these crucial periods may result in physical disabilities. 
B) Malnutrition during these crucial periods may result in mental disabilities. 
C) Well-nourished persons are better able to heal and ward off infection than are poorly nourished individuals. 
D) All of the above are reasons. 
A) Malnutrition during these crucial periods may result in physical disabilities. 
B) Malnutrition during these crucial periods may result in mental disabilities. 
C) Well-nourished persons are better able to heal and ward off infection than are poorly nourished individuals. 
D) All of the above are reasons.

Question 17

Well-nourished persons are usually better able to _____ than poorly nourished individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid grand mal seizures 
B) heal and to ward off infections 
C) manage diabetes 
D) prevent dental caries 
A) avoid grand mal seizures 
B) heal and to ward off infections 
C) manage diabetes 
D) prevent dental caries

Question 18

A dietary analysis can best be made from:

Accepted Answer

A) having the patient keep a three- to seven-day diet diary. 
B) asking the patient about dietary habits. 
C) reviewing the patient records. 
D) calling the physician. 
A) having the patient keep a three- to seven-day diet diary. 
B) asking the patient about dietary habits. 
C) reviewing the patient records. 
D) calling the physician.

Question 19

Nutrition is the science of how the body uses food for development,growth,repair,and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Complex carbohydrates:

Accepted Answer

A) are primarily animal products in origin. 
B) are also known as roughage. 
C) are commonly known as starches. 
D) supply only "empty" calories that provide only calories and no other nutrition. 
A) are primarily animal products in origin. 
B) are also known as roughage. 
C) are commonly known as starches. 
D) supply only "empty" calories that provide only calories and no other nutrition.

Exam 16: Nutrition

Foods with the _____ label must have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides,herbicides,or fertilizers.

Anemia can be caused by a deficiency of:

Apricots are a good source of which of the following minerals?

The five healthy habits for long life are: eating right,protecting the immune system,maintaining body weight,exercising,and keeping bones strong.

Partially complete proteins:

The RDAs are the levels of essential nutrients that are needed by individuals on a daily basis.RDA stands for:

The body uses _____ as the chief source of energy.

The only nutrients that can build and repair body tissues are:

Of the following,which is most easily absorbed by the body?

Types of dietary minerals that are needed in large amounts (100 mg/day or more) include:

It is important to read labels; many times low-fat or reduced-fat foods have replaced fat with sugars.

Foods which supply the body with fiber are:

A _____ carbohydrate supplies calories without providing another nutritive value.

A significant component of saliva that is known as the "forgotten nutrient" is:

The key nutrients are:

Which are reasons why good nutrition is critical for pregnant women,young children,and elderly persons?

Well-nourished persons are usually better able to _____ than poorly nourished individuals.

A dietary analysis can best be made from:

Nutrition is the science of how the body uses food for development,growth,repair,and maintenance.

Complex carbohydrates:

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