Deck 1: Nutrition Basics

Question 1

Cholesterol is an essential nutrient.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain more than one double bond between the carbon molecules.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Minerals are organic compounds.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.

Question 5

Adenosine triphosphate is produced inside the cell nucleus.

Question 6

Combining rice with vegetables is an example of protein complementation.

Question 7

Dietary fibers are complex carbohydrates.

Question 8

Plant proteins are incomplete,low-quality proteins that are limited in one or more essential amino acids.

Question 9

Dietary fat intake should be as low as possible for optimal health.

Question 10

Fruit provides a carbohydrate food source.

Question 11

Cheese provides a source of incomplete,low-quality protein.

Question 12

Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid.

Question 13

The essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated.

Question 14

If a mineral is found in the adult reference male body at a level of 2.4 grams,then it would be considered a major mineral.

Question 15

Hunger is the physiological need for food.

Question 16

Cellulose is non-caloric because it is a fiber.

Question 17

Malnutrition refers to the impairment of health resulting only from nutrient deficiency.

Question 18

Health is complete physical,mental,and social well-being,not just the absence of infirmity.

Question 19

Soybeans provide a source of cholesterol and phospholipids.

Question 20

Fats high in polyunsaturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature.

Question 21

Which statement(s)is/are true regarding energy-producing nutrients?

A)Energy-producing nutrients are organic compounds.
B)Energy-producing nutrients are inorganic compounds.
C)Energy-producing nutrients are elements.
D)Protein,carbohydrate,and fat are energy-producing nutrients.
E)Both A and D are true statements.

Question 22

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Protein provides:

Question 23

Which statement(s)is/are true about water?

A)It is an organic compound.
B)Deficiency can occur rapidly.
C)An adequate intake for all adults is 0.5 milliliters per Calorie expended.
D)A and B are true.
E)A,B,and C are true.

Question 24

The nutritional science definition of organic is:

A)chemically free.
B)hydrogenated.
C)water bound.
D)living.
E)carbon containing.

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sound diet?

A)Adequacy
B)Balance
C)Moderation
D)Variety
E)All of the above

Question 26

Longevity is affected by:

A)diet.
B)exercise.
C)habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
D)A and B only
E)A,B and C

Question 27

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Triglycerides provide:

Question 28

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Tissue repair
B.Medium for metabolism
C.Preferred and fastest energy source
D.Enzyme cofactor
E.Cell membranes
Function of water
Answers:

Question 29

Satiety is best described as the:

A)feeling of fullness.
B)need to eat.
C)desire for food.
D)process of drinking water.
E)state of complete wellbeing.

Question 30

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Sucrose provides:

Question 31

Which of the following is an essential and inorganic nutrient?

A)Linoleic acid
B)Folic acid
C)Iodine
D)Cellulose
E)Lecithin

Question 32

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Vitamins provide:
Answers:

Question 33

A person who consumes an inadequate amount of protein may:

A)have less potential for tissue repair.
B)experience greater kinetic energy.
C)become deficient in cholesterol.
D)age more gracefully.
E)lack the preferred fuel source.

Question 34

Which of the following is an essential and organic nutrient?

A)Cholesterol
B)Oleic acid
C)Manganese
D)Thiamin
E)Water

Question 35

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Alcohol provides:

Question 36

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Tissue repair
B.Medium for metabolism
C.Preferred and fastest energy source
D.Enzyme cofactor
E.Cell membranes
Function of carbohydrates

Question 37

Which of the following is a macronutrient?

A)Minerals
B)Vitamins
C)Protein
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

Question 38

What is food?

A)Anything that enters the body through the mouth
B)Substances nonessential for the body
C)Anything that nourishes the body
D)Substances that provide fiber
E)The medium for metabolism

Question 39

Which fatty acids have no carbon-carbon double bonds?

A)Saturated fatty acids
B)Monounsaturated fatty acids
C)Polyunsaturated fatty acids
D)Trans fatty acids
E)Cis fatty acids

Question 40

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Tissue repair
B.Medium for metabolism
C.Preferred and fastest energy source
D.Enzyme cofactor
E.Cell membranes
Function of phospholipids

Question 41

What are the three most common disaccharides consumed in the diet?

A)Fructose,sucrose,ribose
B)Fructose,glucose,galactose
C)Sucrose,maltose,lactose
D)Maltose,glucose,fructose
E)Amylose,cellulose,sucrose

Question 42

Which element can be found in amino acids but not fatty acids?

A)Hydrogen
B)Zinc
C)Nitrogen
D)Selenium
E)Oxygen

Question 43

Of the energy-producing nutrients,_____ could be consumed as the lowest percentage of total Calories within the recommended dietary intake level.

A)Carbohydrate
B)Minerals
C)Fat
D)Protein
E)Vitamins

Question 44

Animal proteins are complete proteins.

Question 45

How are lipids/fats categorized?

A)Simple and complex
B)Complete and incomplete
C)Saturated and unsaturated
D)Major and trace
E)Triglycerides,phospholipids,and sterols

Question 46

Which of the following answers includes only water-soluble vitamins?

A)Thiamin,niacin,riboflavin,vitamin C
B)Niacin,biotin,zinc,choline
C)Thiamin,chromium,riboflavin,vitamin B₆
D)Vitamin B₁₂,vitamin E,vitamin C,biotin
E)Folate,iron,vitamin C,zinc

Question 47

If a mineral is found in the adult reference body at a level of 6.4 grams,then it would be considered a major mineral.

Question 48

Malnutrition can include excessive intake of a nutrient.

Question 49

Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid.

Question 50

Which of the following answers includes only major minerals?

A)Iron,zinc,and magnesium
B)Sodium,potassium,and chloride
C)Calcium,phosphorus,and selenium
D)Magnesium,copper,and zinc
E)Fluoride,iodine,and chromium

Question 51

Sources of fat with high amounts of saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature.

Question 52

Food sources of carbohydrate include:

A)milk.
B)cereal.
C)fruit.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 53

Combining fruit and vegetables is an example of protein complementation.

Question 54

The two categories of amino acids are:

A)essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids.
B)complete amino acids and incomplete amino acids.
C)branched-chain amino acids and sulfur-containing amino acids.
D)water-soluble amino acids and fat-soluble amino acids.
E)macro-amino acids and micro-amino acids.

Question 55

Adequate amounts of cholesterol are synthesized by the adult human liver.

Question 56

Which type of fatty acid is found at high levels in olive oil?

A)Saturated fatty acids
B)Monounsaturated fatty acids
C)Polyunsaturated fatty acids
D)Trans fatty acids
E)Monoglycerides

Question 57

A lack of daily physical activity reduces longevity.

Question 58

How are carbohydrates categorized?

A)Simple and complex
B)Complete and incomplete
C)Organic and inorganic
D)Major and trace
E)Digestible and indigestible

Question 59

Cellulose is a phospholipid.

Question 60

Appetite is defined as the psychological desire for food.

Question 61

Humans are comprised of cells of the same type throughout the body.

Question 62

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Cellulose provides:

Question 63

Organic compounds contain the element carbon.

Question 64

For optimal health,a majority of Calories in the diet should come from protein.

Question 65

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Starch provides:

Question 66

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Animal protein provides:
Answers:

Question 67

The human body can make essential nutrients.

Question 68

Appetite is the psychological desire for food.

Question 69

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Contain nitrogen
B.Contain alpha-linked glucose
C.Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts
D.Are organic and needed in tiny amounts
E.Form membrane bilayers
Minerals:

Question 70

Cholesterol can be used to make bile within the human body.

Question 71

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Contain nitrogen
B.Contain alpha-linked glucose
C.Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts
D.Are organic and needed in tiny amounts
E.Form membrane bilayers
Digestible polysaccharides:

Question 72

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Calcium provides:

Question 73

Vitamins can function in acid-base balance.

Question 74

Food is anything edible that nourishes the body.

Question 75

Water is an inorganic compound.

Question 76

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Triglycerides provide:

Question 77

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Contain nitrogen
B.Contain alpha-linked glucose
C.Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts
D.Are organic and needed in tiny amounts
E.Form membrane bilayers
Phospholipids:

Question 78

When a person is thirsty s/he is not yet dehydrated.

Question 79

Match the energy-yielding food component with its energy yield.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.0 Calories per gram
B.2 Calories per gram
C.4 Calories per gram
D.7 Calories per gram
E.9 Calories per gram
Fructose provides:

Question 80

Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all.
A.Contain nitrogen
B.Contain alpha-linked glucose
C.Are inorganic and needed in tiny amounts
D.Are organic and needed in tiny amounts
E.Form membrane bilayers
Proteins: