Question 1

A serving of food supplies 18 g protein,20 g carbohydrate,7 g fat,18 mg vitamin E,2 mg iron,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat provides the most food energy.
B)  Vitamin E provides the most food energy.
C)  Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
D)  Fat provides about 75% of total calories. C

Question 2

A serving of food contains 20 g carbohydrate,6 g protein,10 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 3 ounces of water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies

Accepted Answer

A)  87 kcal.
B)  194 kcal.
C)  107 kcal.
D)  217 kcal. B

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors is a risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking cigarettes
B)  having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C)  consuming excess vitamin C
D)  being taller than average A

Question 4

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?

Accepted Answer

A)  olive oil
B)  French fries
C)  grape drink
D)  fat-free milk

Question 5

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein,10 g fat,25 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

Accepted Answer

A)  118
B)  156
C)  188
D)  206

Question 6

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate,15 g fat,18 g protein,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat provides the most food energy.
B)  Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
C)  Water provides the most food energy.
D)  Protein provides about 50% of total calories.

Question 7

Which of the following conditions is a leading cause of death in the United States that's related to dietary practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic lower respiratory infections
B)  cancer
C)  influenza and pneumonia
D)  anemia

Question 8

Which of the following menu items is referred to as an "empty-calorie" food?

Accepted Answer

A)  sugar-sweetened soft drinks
B)  100% fruit juices
C)  fat-free dairy products
D)  whole-grain breads

Question 9

Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates
B)  vitamin A
C)  iron
D)  calcium

Question 10

The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of

Accepted Answer

A)  milligrams.
B)  kilocalories.
C)  rads.
D)  thermals.

Question 11

Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water,50 g of fat,40 g of protein,500 mg of vitamin C,235 g of carbohydrate,and 600 mg of calcium.Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  580
B)  930
C)  1550
D)  2020

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietitians generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk."
B)  High doses of vitamins and minerals help prevent many serious chronic diseases.
C)  A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods.
D)  Walnuts are an empty-calorie food.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most foods contain more than one nutrient.
B)  Strawberries are an energy-dense food.
C)  Milk,bananas,and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans.
D)  Nutrition experts classify sugary foods as "junk" foods.

Question 14

A chemist would like to develop a functional food that includes a phytochemical,which may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.Based on this information,which substance is the chemist most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine
B)  quercetin
C)  capsaicin
D)  vitamin D

Question 15

Which of the following foods is a source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  fresh blueberries
B)  raw egg whites
C)  fat-free milk
D)  lean meat

Question 16

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate,3 g protein,5 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 4 ounces of water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies

Accepted Answer

A)  87 kcal.
B)  97 kcal.
C)  107 kcal.
D)  117 kcal.

Question 17

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate,16 g protein,6 g fat,2 mcg vitamin B12,and 60 mg iron.Based on this information,how many kcal does a serving of this food provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  96
B)  116
C)  126
D)  136

Question 18

Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United States.Based on this information,Tamika's father died from

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 diabetes.
B)  heart disease.
C)  lung cancer.
D)  kidney failure.

Question 19

A 6-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water,20 g sugar and 5 g alcohol.How many kcal does this beverage supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  95
B)  115
C)  125
D)  180

Question 20

Which of the following foods is energy dense?

Accepted Answer

A)  fresh strawberries
B)  potato chips
C)  orange juice
D)  leaf lettuce

Exam 1: Food Is More Than Something to Eat

A serving of food supplies 18 g protein,20 g carbohydrate,7 g fat,18 mg vitamin E,2 mg iron,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

A serving of food contains 20 g carbohydrate,6 g protein,10 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 3 ounces of water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies

Which of the following behaviors is a risk factor for heart disease?

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient dense per serving?

How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 4 g protein,10 g fat,25 g carbohydrate,130 mg vitamin C,and 120 ml water?

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate,15 g fat,18 g protein,and 100 g water.Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

Which of the following conditions is a leading cause of death in the United States that's related to dietary practices?

Which of the following menu items is referred to as an "empty-calorie" food?

Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?

The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of

Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water,50 g of fat,40 g of protein,500 mg of vitamin C,235 g of carbohydrate,and 600 mg of calcium.Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

A chemist would like to develop a functional food that includes a phytochemical,which may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.Based on this information,which substance is the chemist most likely to use?

Which of the following foods is a source of phytochemicals?

A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate,3 g protein,5 g fat,5 mg vitamin C,and 4 ounces of water.Based on this information,a serving of this food supplies

A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate,16 g protein,6 g fat,2 mcg vitamin B12,and 60 mg iron.Based on this information,how many kcal does a serving of this food provide?

Tamika's 52-year-old father died as a result of a condition that is the leading cause of death in the United States.Based on this information,Tamika's father died from

A 6-ounce serving of a beverage contains 450 ml water,20 g sugar and 5 g alcohol.How many kcal does this beverage supply?

Which of the following foods is energy dense?