Question 1

What is the definition of an amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   a fatty acid that has no double bonds between carbon atoms
B)   a protein building block
C)   a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest
D)   a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuelE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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 D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How is the energy in foods expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   as kilocalories
B)   as grams
C)   as fat calories
D)   as carbohydrate caloriesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is least likely to be contaminated with mercury?

Accepted Answer

A)   light tuna
B)   shark
C)   swordfish
D)   king mackerelE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

What is the approximate adequate daily intake of protein for a person who weighs 140 pounds (64 kg) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   40 grams
B)   50 grams
C)   60 grams
D)   70 gramsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

How many cups of fluid should an adult female drink a day?

Accepted Answer

A)   7
B)   8
C)   9
D)   10E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

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) B) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A)   zinc for young women who are capable of becoming pregnant
B)   vitamin A for smokers
C)   vitamin B-12 for older adults
D)   protein for highly active individualsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which nutrient supplies the body with energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamins
B)   fats
C)   minerals
D)   waterE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What does the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   no saturated fat, if possible
B)   less than 10 percent of total calories
C)   less than 20 percent of total calories
D)   less than 30 percent of total caloriesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on which level?

Accepted Answer

A)   blood glucose
B)   HDL
C)   LDL
D)   triglycerideE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

A well-balanced 2,000-calorie diet is a goal everyone should strive for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Athletes should follow a diet in which 60% to 65% of calories come from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How many cups of fruit per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2,000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   6E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   serving as an important component of muscle
B)   providing texture and flavor to foods
C)   supplying energy to body cells
D)   helping chemical reactions take placeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Accepted Answer

A)   germ
B)   endosperm
C)   bran
D)   fiberE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Nutrition

How is the energy in foods expressed?

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What is the definition of an amino acid?

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What does the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

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What is the primary function of vitamins?

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How many cups of fluid should an adult female drink a day?

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Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

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

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Athletes should follow a diet in which 60% to 65% of calories come from protein.

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Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

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How many cups of fruit per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2,000-calorie diet?

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Which vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?

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Which nutrient supplies the body with energy?

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

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A well-balanced 2,000-calorie diet is a goal everyone should strive for.

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Which of the following is least likely to be contaminated with mercury?

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Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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What is the approximate adequate daily intake of protein for a person who weighs 140 pounds (64 kg) ?

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Glycemic index is a measure of the effects of the consumption of a food on which level?

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Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

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Incomplete proteins are missing at least one essential amino acid.

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