Question 1

How many ounce-equivalents of meat and beans per day does the USDA's MyPlate recommend for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   3.5
B)   4.5
C)   5.5
D)   6.5E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

During high-intensity exercise,from where do muscles primarily get their energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   protein
B)   fat
C)   carbohydrates
D)   vitaminE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins
B)   carbohydrates
C)   fats
D)   vitaminsE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

Taking large doses of vitamins are safe and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many calories of energy are in a gram of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   4
C)   7
D)   9E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 7

Fish with which nutrient have a positive effect on cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

A)   omega-6 fatty acids
B)   omega-3 fatty acids
C)   trans fatty acids
D)   monounsaturated fatty acidsE) None of the above
F) All of the above B

Question 8

What types of proteins do foods from animal sources provide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How is the energy in foods expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   a kilocalorie
B)   a calorie
C)   fat calorie
D)   carbohydrate caloriesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into an oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which food counts as the 1 ounce-equivalent of grains?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 slices of bread
B)   ½ cup of cold cereal
C)   a large bagel
D)   ½ cup of cooked riceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which nutrient helps build and maintain bone density?

Accepted Answer

A)   phosphorous
B)  vitamin K
C)   vitamin A
D)   zincE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

Accepted Answer

A)   ready-to-eat breakfast cereal
B)   ground beef
C)   carrots
D)   applesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which strategy would reduce saturated and trans fat intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use regular dairy products.
B)   Leave fat on meats for cooking.
C)   Eat low-fat vegetarian main dishes.
D)   Use stick margarine instead of vegetable oil.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What is the percentage of total daily calories that is made up of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 10%
B)   10 to 35%
C)   20 to 35%
D)   45 to 65%E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of such dietary supplements as fiber pills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   serve as an important component of muscle
B)   provide texture and flavor to foods
C)   supply energy to body cells
D)   promote chemical reactions within cellsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Vegans have the most difficulty in obtaining an adequate intake of which substance?

Accepted Answer

A)   complex carbohydrates
B)   vitamin B-12
C)   dietary fiber
D)   folateE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Women who may become pregnant should take a vitamin C supplement daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   vitamin B-12
C)   vitamin D
D)   vitamin CE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Nutrition

How many ounce-equivalents of meat and beans per day does the USDA's MyPlate recommend for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

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During high-intensity exercise,from where do muscles primarily get their energy?

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Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

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What is the major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity?

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Taking large doses of vitamins are safe and healthy.

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How many calories of energy are in a gram of protein?

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Fish with which nutrient have a positive effect on cardiovascular health?

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What types of proteins do foods from animal sources provide?

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How is the energy in foods expressed?

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The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into an oil.

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Which food counts as the 1 ounce-equivalent of grains?

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Which nutrient helps build and maintain bone density?

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Which of the following foods is most likely to have a food label?

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Which strategy would reduce saturated and trans fat intake?

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What is the percentage of total daily calories that is made up of protein?

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Following any type of vegetarian diet requires the use of such dietary supplements as fiber pills.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Vegans have the most difficulty in obtaining an adequate intake of which substance?

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Women who may become pregnant should take a vitamin C supplement daily.

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Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

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