Deck 19: Nutrition

Question 1

How many cups of fruit are recommended per day for an individual whose normal total caloric intake is about 2,000 calories?

A)1/2 cup
B)1 cup
C)2 cups
D)3 cups

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following fats would be the BEST choice for individuals who have high cholesterol levels?

A)monosaturated
B)polyunsaturated
C)saturated
D)trans

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Water makes up about _____ percent of our total body weight.

A)25 to 35 percent
B)35 to 45 percent
C)45 to 55 percent
D)55 to 65 percent

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following foods tends to help lower cholesterol levels?

A)eggs
B)liver
C)beef
D)oat bran

Question 5

Farmers who falsely label foods as organic may be required to pay expensive fines.

Question 6

The beneficial and poisonous levels of many trace elements are very close in quantity.

Question 7

If untreated, anorexia nervosa can result in irreversible damage to the body.

Question 8

The human body stores reserves of energy as fat in fat cells.

Question 9

Essential amino acids are produced by the body as needed.

Question 10

Carbohydrates are structurally more complex than fats and proteins.

Question 11

Why is it recommended that individuals obtain dietary fiber from foods rather than from supplements?

A)The supplements contain too many extra calories.
B)Fiber in foods is more readily available to the body.
C)To save the calories contained in the food.
D)The foods may contain health benefits in addition to the fiber.

Question 12

Nuts and seeds are good sources of protein.

Question 13

It is essential to eat some form of meat, fish, or poultry each day to receive the proper amounts of protein.

Question 14

Two minerals that are especially important for health in females, but are often consumed in less than optimal amounts, are _____.

A)calcium and potassium
B)calcium and iron
C)potassium and sodium
D)sodium and calcium

Question 15

A normal adult usually requires between 1,600 and 3,000 calories a day, depending on age, sex, body weight, and degree of physical activity.

Question 16

Based on dietary guidelines released in 2010 and the new MY PLATE icon, it is suggested that a healthy plate be comprised of one-third fruit and vegetables.

Question 17

Milk, cheese, and dark green vegetables are good sources of which mineral?

A)calcium
B)iron
C)potassium
D)sodium

Question 18

Fats should provide no more than what percentage of a person's daily caloric intake?

A)10 percent
B)20 percent
C)30 percent
D)40 percent

Question 19

The abbreviation for the type of cholesterol that removes fat from cells is _____.

A)LDL
B)VLDL
C)HDL
D)VHDL

Question 20

Disaccharides are a type of _____.

A)protein
B)carbohydrate
C)vitamin
D)fat

Question 21

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
is a component of thyroid hormones

Question 22

Which of the following factors usually plays the least significant role in obesity?

A)genetics
B)lack of physical activity
C)overconsumption of food
D)underconsumption of fruits and vegetables

Question 23

____________________ is/are found only in plant foods such as whole grain breads, cereals, and fruits.

Question 24

The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy needed by the body _____.

A)to maintain current weight
B)to perform vigorous exercise
C)at rest
D)to gain weight

Question 25

____________________ is/are the main source of energy for the body.

Question 26

____________________ play(s) a major role in the growth and repair of tissue.

Question 27

The most common nutritional disorder in the United States today is ____________________.

Question 28

An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging is called ____________________.

Question 29

The general range for a healthy body mass index is _____.

A)18 to 24
B)19 to 25
C)20 to 26
D)21 to 27

Question 30

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
synthesizes red blood cells

Question 31

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
enables normal metabolism

Question 32

Which of the following is the single most important way to prevent food poisoning?

A)Smelling food and discarding promptly if it has a bad odor
B)Washing hands thoroughly before handling food.
C)Using food before expiration dates have passed
D)Cleaning preparation surfaces and cooking equipment

Question 33

The ______________________________ is legally required to include information on servings, calories, and nutrient content.

Question 34

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
metabolizes vitamin A

Question 35

____________________ has/have twice as many calories as the other calorie-containing nutrients.

Question 36

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
enables normal blood clotting

Question 37

A(n) ____________________ is a unit that measures the amount of energy contained within the chemical bonds of foods.

Question 38

____________________ is/are an essential component of all body tissues.

Question 39

What is the basal metabolic rate for a 28-year-old woman who is 65 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds?

A)1,822
B)1,681
C)1,533
D)1,402

Question 40

The refusal to eat because of a fear of being overweight is a condition called ______________________________.

Question 41

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
enables night vision

Question 42

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
is a component of hemoglobin

Question 43

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
maintains the body's water balance

Question 44

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
forms bones and teeth

Question 45

Match each mineral and vitamin with its function.
a.calcium
f.vitamin A
b.iodine
g.vitamin B3
c.iron
h.vitamin B12
d.potassium
i.vitamin E
e.zinc
j.vitamin K
acts as an antioxidant