Question 1

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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A)  chicken.
B)  pork.
C)  spinach.
D)  salmon.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

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A)  40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat
B)  30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat
C)  10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat
D)  15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fatE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

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A)  phosphorus.
B)  iron.
C)  chloride.
D)  sodium.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with and supplements of which of the following nutrients?

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A)  vitamin B-12
B)  vitamin C
C)  potassium
D)  folic acidE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing this type of diet.

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Question 8

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Saturated fats are primarily found in

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A)  animal food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
B)  plant food sources and are solid at room temperature.
C)  plant food sources and are liquid at room temperature.
D)  animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

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A)  They raise the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood.
B)  They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood.
C)  They increase one's risk of developing heart disease.
D)  They lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins in the blood and increase one's risk of developing heart disease.
E)  None of these statements is false.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

The building blocks of proteins are called

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A)  hormones.
B)  minerals.
C)  amino acids.
D)  enzymes.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding simple carbohydrates?

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A)  They include sucrose,fructose,and lactose.
B)  They are found in a variety of plants.
C)  They are found naturally in fruits and milk.
D)  There is no evidence that any simple carbohydrate is more nutritious than others.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's need,where will his body get the needed carbohydrates?

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A)  fats
B)  proteins
C)  vitamins
D)  mineralsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

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A)  vitamin D
B)  vitamin A
C)  folate
D)  riboflavinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

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A)  complete
B)  primary
C)  secondary
D)  incompleteE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Carbohydrate provides ________ calories per gram.

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A)  4
B)  7
C)  9
D)  12E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Nutrition Basics

Foods from most plant sources supply ____________ proteins.

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Foods containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.

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Saturated fats are primarily found in

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Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

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Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

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When John doesn't eat enough carbohydrates to satisfy his body's need,where will his body get the needed carbohydrates?

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Fiber consumption can lower cholesterol levels.

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Omega-3 fatty acids decrease the inflammatory response in the body.

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The building blocks of proteins are called

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List and describe the various types of vegetarian diets mentioned in your text.Discuss at least two advantages and disadvantages associated with choosing this type of diet.

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Individuals with diabetes benefit from a diet that is low in simple sugars and complex carbohydrates.

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Carbohydrate provides ________ calories per gram.

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Women who are capable of getting pregnant should include foods fortified with and supplements of which of the following nutrients?

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A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is

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The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

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Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding trans fatty acids?

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A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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Recommended daily fat intake is 20-35 percent of total daily calories.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding simple carbohydrates?

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