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Which of the following is true about the North American diet?


A) Most of our protein comes from plant sources.
B) Approximately half of our carbohydrates come from simple sugars.
C) Most of our fats come from plant sources.
D) Most of our carbohydrates come from fibers.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?


A) Starch
B) Sucrose
C) Fruit sugar
D) Glucose

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A warning sign or symptom of alcohol poisoning is


A) semiconsciousness or unconsciousness.
B) rapid breathing.
C) skin that is hot to the touch.
D) insomnia.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Minerals can


A) provide energy.
B) be destroyed during cooking.
C) be degraded by the body.
D) become part of body structures.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Nutrition is


A) the use of dietary supplements to cure diseases.
B) the practice of eating only healthy foods.
C) the study of diet and disease patterns among various populations.
D) the science that links food to health and disease.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine?


A) Dextrose
B) Disaccharides
C) Dietary fiber
D) Simple sugars

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A meal consisting of a cheeseburger,large fries,and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalories.Forty-eight percent of the energy in the meal is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein.How many kilocalories of fat does the meal contain?


A) 137
B) 313
C) 287
D) 437

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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All of the essential nutrients function as regulators of body processes.

A) True
B) False

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One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrates,8 grams of fat,and 8 grams of protein.This cup of chocolate milk supplies ______ kilocalories.


A) 164
B) 124
C) 279
D) 31

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which is the only class of nutrients that does not function in the regulation of body processes?


A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Water
D) Vitamins

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Match the following definitions with terms.

Premises
Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the body
Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius
Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteins
Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.
An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a disease
Responses
Genes
Amino acid
Kilocalorie
Hypertension
Enzyme
Minerals
Risk factor
Phytochemicals
Nutrients
Vitamins

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Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the body
Vitamins
Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
Minerals
Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius
Kilocalorie
Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteins
Genes
Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
Phytochemicals
A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
Hypertension
Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
Enzyme
The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
Amino acid
Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.
Nutrients
An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a disease
Risk factor

Which class of nutrients comprises 60% of body weight?


A) Water
B) Protein
C) Carbohydrate
D) Minerals

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences,______ of kilocalories should come from protein.


A) 20% to 35%
B) 45% to 65%
C) 10% to 35%

D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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C

A kilocalorie is a measure of


A) heat energy.
B) fat in food.
C) nutrients in food.
D) sugar and fat in food.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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For hydration,sports drinks are superior to water for athletes who participate in


A) workouts lasting more than 60 minutes.
B) workouts in cold weather.
C) strength training.
D) outdoor athletic events.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Carbohydrates provide ______ kilocalories per gram.


A) 4
B) 7
C) 9
D) 0

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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A large hamburger (e.g.,Whopper®) sandwich contains 628 kilocalories and 36 grams of fat.Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?


A) 23%
B) 52%
C) 19%
D) 41%

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Over the past 50 years,rates of ______ have declined among American adults.


A) death from cardiovascular disease
B) obesity
C) cardiovascular disease
D) diabetes

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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A

A nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce


A) the proportion of adults who are obese.
B) the contribution of fruits to the diet.
C) the contribution of whole grains to the diet.
D) the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?


A) Supply 4 kilocalories per gram
B) Add structural strength to bones and muscles
C) Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
D) Add sweetness to food

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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