Question 1

Examples of trace minerals include

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A)  potassium,zinc,and iron.
B)  fluoride,copper,and zinc.
C)  magnesium and phosphorus.
D)  iodide,zinc,and chloride.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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A)  chicken.
B)  pork.
C)  spinach.
D)  salmon.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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A)  potato
B)  orange juice
C)  table sugar
D)  milkE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is FALSE?

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A)  The guidelines are intended for healthy children age 15 and older and adults of all ages.
B)  The guidelines provide general guidance for choosing a healthy diet.
C)  Following these guidelines reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
D)  Each of the recommendations in the guidelines is supported by extensive medical evidence.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Refined carbohydrates

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A)  tend to be much lower in fiber and vitamins than whole grains.
B)  contain the germ and bran of whole grains but not the endosperm.
C)  take longer to digest than unrefined carbohydrates.
D)  help to keep blood sugar and insulin levels low.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

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Question 8

Leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  red meats.
B)  whole milk and cheese.
C)  fish.
D)  hot dogs and lunch meats.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet.Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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A)  regular soda
B)  unsweetened iced tea
C)  water
D)  low-fat milkE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

A potentially fatal vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

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A)  beriberi.
B)  anemia.
C)  rickets.
D)  scurvy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Two vitamins produced within the body are

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A)  vitamin D and vitamin K.
B)  vitamin C and vitamin D.
C)  niacin and vitamin K.
D)  vitamin B and biotin.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Fiber can help

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A)  prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk.
B)  manage diabetes by slowing the movement of glucose into the blood.
C)  reduce the absorption of cholesterol.
D)  all of these.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Select one of the following food-related issues,and take a position-pro or con.Describe your point of view and your reasoning;give at least three arguments to support your position.
 Wider use of genetically-modified foods
 Greater regulation of dietary supplements
 Wider use of food irradiation

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Question 14

Food irradiation

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A)  is currently approved only for red meat.
B)  utilizes radioactive materials.
C)  does not require special labeling.
D)  reduces spoilage of treated foods.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following will help supply Lupe with an adequate daily intake of protein?

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A)  3 oz.of meat
B)  1 cup of yogurt
C)  1½ ounces of cheese
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Out of the following choices,the best source of vitamin C is a(n)

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A)  red pepper.
B)  hamburger.
C)  glass of milk.
D)  slice of whole-grain breaD.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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A)  vitamin A
B)  vitamin B
C)  vitamin D
D)  vitamin KE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Muscles and bones,the main structural components of the body,are made up of

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A)  proteins.
B)  fats.
C)  lipids.
D)  carbohydrates.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Nutrition Basics

A potentially fatal vitamin deficiency disease,caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet,is

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Identify the six classes of essential nutrients;for each,give at least two major functions it performs in the body and two key food sources.

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Which of the following statements about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is FALSE?

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Select one of the following food-related issues,and take a position-pro or con.Describe your point of view and your reasoning;give at least three arguments to support your position. Wider use of genetically-modified foods Greater regulation of dietary supplements Wider use of food irradiation

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Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

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Out of the following choices,the best source of vitamin C is a(n)

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Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet.Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is

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Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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Leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet include all of the following EXCEPT

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Refined carbohydrates

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Food irradiation

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Muscles and bones,the main structural components of the body,are made up of

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Which of the following will help supply Lupe with an adequate daily intake of protein?

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Two vitamins produced within the body are

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Vegans eat plant food,dairy products,and eggs.

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Examples of trace minerals include

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Carotenoids,vitamin C,and vitamin E are antioxidants.

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Fiber can help

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The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

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