Deck 16: Vegetarian Diets

Question 1

Vegetarianism is becoming more mainstream in economically developed countries around the world.​

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Vegetarian-style healthy dietary patterns are similar in many ways to the DASH and Mediterranean dietary patterns.​

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In general,vegetarians tend to be health conscious.​

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A person following a fruitarian diet can sustain good health for an extended period of time.​

Question 5

DHA and EPA are found primarily in plant foods.​

Question 6

​Corn and lima beans together provide a complete protein.

Question 7

Consumption of a raw food diet is associated with low bone mineral density.​

Question 8

The more restrictive the vegetarian dietary pattern,the more likely it is that intake of certain nutrients will be lower than recommended.​

Question 9

Compared to a Western-style dietary pattern,vegetarianism is associated with improved blood lipid levels and lower blood pressure but not a reduced risk of heart disease.​

Question 10

Religious beliefs or cultural values may be a reason people adopt vegetarian diets.​

Question 11

Diets consisting of primarily of raw foods have come in and out of fashion for hundreds of years.​

Question 12

In the United States,it is estimated that 15% of the population are vegetarians.​

Question 13

Only people who follow a macrobiotic diet exclude all animal products from their diets.​

Question 14

Vegans are more likely to be overweight than semi-vegetarians.​

Question 15

Meat and dairy analogs may contain egg whites or whey.​

Question 16

Vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium by consuming fortified foods.​

Question 17

Even though the macrobiotic diet is inadequate in a number of nutrients,it has not been expanded.​

Question 18

Worldwide hundreds of millions of people follow a vegetarian diet.​

Question 19

Current research has found that a macrobiotic diet can lead to a long life.​

Question 20

Essential amino acids consumed in foods are stored for a long period of time.​

Question 21

Some vegetarians may exclude all foods from animal sources including _____.​

A)​legumes
B)soy milk
C)syrup
D)honey
E)​agave nectar

Question 22

Poultry is a yang food.​

Question 23

Which nutrient is most likely to be lacking in the diets of vegetarians?​

A)​vitamin C
B)calcium
C)vitamin K
D)potassium
E)​sodium

Question 24

DHA and EPA are found primarily in _____.

A)poultry
B)fish and seafood
C)milk
D)fruit
E)red meat

Question 25

A part of the world's population that does not have the luxury of choosing an assortment of food subsists on vegetarian diets because _____.​

A)​meat and other animal products are scarce or too expensive
B)of a desire to preserve the environment
C)of a desire to gain weight
D)of political reasons
E)​of a desire to lower the risk of developing a particular condition

Question 26

A nutrient most likely to be lacking in vegetarian diets is fiber.​

Question 27

​What is a good source of DHA for vegetarians?

A)​sunlight
B)tomato sauce
C)coconut oil
D)algae supplements
E)​olive oil

Question 28

There is one set of dietary recommendations that is appropriate for all vegetarian dietary patterns.​

Question 29

The RDA for adults for vitamin B12 is 1.5 mcg.​

Question 30

Complete proteins contain all eleven nonessential amino acids.​

Question 31

Vegetarians adhering to the "living foods diet" consume only _____.

A)raw food
B)a balanced intake of "yin" and "yang" foods
C)uncooked and fermented plant foods
D)fruit and olive oil
E)plant foods and fish

Question 32

Which type of diet excludes all animal products?​

A)​lacto-ovo vegetarian
B)vegan
C)pesco-vegetarian
D)semi-vegetarian
E)​lacto-vegetarian

Question 33

A lacto-vegetarian only consumes fruits and vegetables.​

Question 34

Macrobiotic diets strongly favor organic and locally produced foods over other foods.​

Question 35

For a number of vegetarian regimes,the spiritual or emotional importance assigned to certain foods supersedes consideration of their contribution to an adequate diet.​

Question 36

Tests have shown _____ to be complete protein sources for children and adults.​

A)​refried beans
B)hummus
C)black-eyed peas
D)soy proteins
E)​corn

Question 37

The FDA has approved the addition of vitamin D to soy-based foods.​

Question 38

Which food is a good source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians?​

A)​kale
B)turnip greens
C)tofu
D)collard greens
E)​cereal

Question 39

People who are vegetarians tend to avoid _____.​

A)​physical activity
B)social interactions
C)tobacco
D)sugar
E)​cooked food

Question 40

Careful examination of nutrition information labels on meat and dairy analog products is important for individuals who are sensitive to MSG.​

Question 41

EPA can be obtained,to some extent,from sources of _____.

A)DHA
B)vitamin D
C)calcium
D)phytochemicals
E)fiber

Question 42

A person following a vegetarian diet should _____.

A)take a protein supplement
B)take a vitamin D supplement
C)take an EPA supplement
D)take a fiber supplement
E)assess his or her diet before deciding to take a supplement

Question 43

A semi-vegetarian will generally exclude _____.

A)milk
B)eggs
C)fish
D)beef
E)plant foods

Question 44

A lacto-vegetarian will eat _____.

A)yogurt
B)trout
C)turkey
D)eggs
E)lamb

Question 45

What is a good source of vitamin D for vegetarians?

A)green leaf lettuce
B)kale
C)bananas
D)sunlight
E)algae supplements

Question 46

The RDA for adults for calcium is _____ mg.

A)800
B)1,000
C)1,200
D)1,400
E)1,600

Question 47

The raw food diet _____.

A)can prevent cancer
B)is typically defined as an uncooked vegan diet
C)consists of vegetables,fruits,nuts,seeds,sprouted grains,beans,and fish
D)usually consists of 75% or more uncooked foods
E)usually consists of all uncooked foods

Question 48

The RDA for adults for vitamin D is _____ mcg.

A)3
B)5
C)7
D)9
E)11

Question 49

A vegan will eat _____.

A)chicken
B)almonds
C)cheese
D)trout
E)ice cream

Question 50

Which combination of foods provide a complete protein?

A)rice and raisins
B)tofu and green peas
C)rice and dried beans
D)bread and butter
E)peanut butter and an apple

Question 51

Persons adhering to the macrobiotic philosophy _____.

A)believe that nutrients can be "killed" during processing
B)can consume milk products
C)place value on balancing the intake of "yin" and "yang" foods
D)only consume plant foods
E)cannot consume seafood

Question 52

The USDA's current food guide recommends that vegetables,fruits,and grains should make up about ______ of a plate of food.

A)one-eighth
B)one-fourth
C)one-half
D)two-thirds
E)three-fourths​

Question 53

Consumption of a raw food diet is associated with _____.

A)some types of cancer
B)irritable bowel syndrome
C)depression
D)hypertension
E)impaired growth in children

Question 54

What is a benefit of vegetarian-style healthy dietary patterns?

A)macrobiotic diets can cure cancer
B)greater inner peace
C)the raw food diet can treat irritable bowel syndrome
D)reduced risk of type 1 diabetes
E)reduced risk of obesity

Question 55

Dietary guidelines for vegetarians generally recommend _____ servings of grains.

A)1-2
B)2-4
C)4-5
D)4 or more
E)6 or more

Question 56

Which vitamin is naturally found only in animal products?

A)B12
B)E
C)K
D)A
E)C

Question 57

Meat and dairy analogs may be high in _____.

A)sodium only
B)calories only
C)cholesterol only
D)sodium and calories
E)calories and cholesterol

Question 58

Meat and dairy analogs may be high in _____.

A)sodium only
B)calories only
C)cholesterol only
D)sodium and calories
E)calories and cholesterol

Question 59

The body needs a sufficient supply of each essential amino acid if it is to build and replace protein substances such as _____.

A)red blood cells
B)triglycerides
C)enzymes
D)red blood cells and triglycerides
E)red blood cells and enzymes

Question 60

Diets of non-vegetarians are most likely to be lacking in _____..

A)vitamin C
B)vitamin E
C)folic acid
D)Zfiber
E)niacin

Question 61

Randi is considering adopting a vegetarian diet.She has two friends who are vegetarians:Serdar,who has followed a vegan diet for 10 years,and Rafael,who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet.Randi knows she has a lot to learn before becoming a vegetarian.
She has decided to have Serdar and Rafael over for dinner to talk more about their diets and gather tips.For dinner she makes a vegetarian stir fry that consists of fresh vegetables,tofu,and spices; a noodle casserole with egg noodles,chicken broth,and cheese; and strawberry short cake with homemade ice cream for dessert.She is excited to share the meal with her friends while she learns more about their dietary lifestyles
Serdar and Rafael both _____.

A)consume milk
B)consume eggs
C)consume fish
D)exclude red meat
E)exclude milk and milk products

Question 62

Randi is considering adopting a vegetarian diet.She has two friends who are vegetarians:Serdar,who has followed a vegan diet for 10 years,and Rafael,who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet.Randi knows she has a lot to learn before becoming a vegetarian.
She has decided to have Serdar and Rafael over for dinner to talk more about their diets and gather tips.For dinner she makes a vegetarian stir fry that consists of fresh vegetables,tofu,and spices; a noodle casserole with egg noodles,chicken broth,and cheese; and strawberry short cake with homemade ice cream for dessert.She is excited to share the meal with her friends while she learns more about their dietary lifestyles
Randi has a family history of osteoporosis and is concerned about getting enough calcium in her diet.Serdar shares that there are good sources of calcium for vegetarians.Which foods will he most likely recommend?

A)meat analogs only
B)dark-green leafy vegetables only
C)soy milk only
D)fresh and dried fruit
E)dark-green leafy vegetables and soy milk

Question 63

Based on the meals that Randi prepared,which type of vegetarian diet would be the easiest diet for her to follow at this time?

A)vegan
B)lacto-ovo vegetarian
C)semi-vegetarian
D)lacto-vegetarian
E)macrobiotic

Question 64

Which food items will Rafael pass on?

A)vegetable stir fry only
B)noodle casserole only
C)ice cream only
D)vegetable stir fry and ice cream
E)noodle casserole and ice cream

Question 65

Serdar recommends that if Randi decides to become a vegan she should make sure her diet includes adequate vitamin B12.Which food would be a good source of vitamin B12?

A)green peas
B)kale
C)sunflower seeds
D)nutritional yeast
E)barley

Question 66

Discuss some reasons for vegetarianism.​

Question 67

Dietary guidelines for vegetarians generally recommend _____ servings of legumes and nuts.

A)1-2
B)2-3
C)3-4
D)5 or more
E)7 or more

Question 68

List ChooseMyPlate.gov's recommendations for healthy vegetarian diets.

Question 69

Discuss where you can go for more information on vegetarian diets and what to be aware of when looking for information.

Question 70

After visiting with Serdar further,Randi realizes there are several nutrients that may be lacking in a vegan diet.Which nutrient is most likely a concern?

A)DHA
B)potassium
C)fiber
D)vitamin C
E)vitamin A

Question 71

Which food is a source of complete protein?

A)oatmeal
B)carrots
C)salmon
D)hummus
E)brown rice

Question 72

Randi is considering adopting a vegetarian diet.She has two friends who are vegetarians:Serdar,who has followed a vegan diet for 10 years,and Rafael,who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet.Randi knows she has a lot to learn before becoming a vegetarian.
She has decided to have Serdar and Rafael over for dinner to talk more about their diets and gather tips.For dinner she makes a vegetarian stir fry that consists of fresh vegetables,tofu,and spices; a noodle casserole with egg noodles,chicken broth,and cheese; and strawberry short cake with homemade ice cream for dessert.She is excited to share the meal with her friends while she learns more about their dietary lifestyles
Serdar and Rafael are impressed with Randi's cooking skills but have to pass on several foods.Which food items will Serdar pass on?

A)vegetable stir fry only
B)noodle casserole only
C)ice cream only
D)vegetable stir fry and ice cream
E)noodle casserole and ice cream