Question 1

Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are essential nutrients.
B)   They provide the body with energy.
C)   They are found only in vitamin and mineral supplements.
D)   They occur naturally in plant foods.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following describes the non-digestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intact in plants?

Accepted Answer

A)   dietary fiber
B)   functional fiber
C)   whole grains
D)   viscous fiberE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

It is important to ask your doctor before taking high-dosage supplements because they potentially affect your health by

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A)   adding calories to your diet.
B)   altering how your body absorbs vitamins.
C)   interfering with glucose production.
D)   increasing how much you sweat.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Describe the special challenges faced by one of the vegetarian diet forms, and give at least three strategies that someone following that eating pattern could employ to help achieve a healthy diet.

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Question 5

Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)   B-12
B)   A
C)   C
D)   folateE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates and refined and unrefined carbohydrates. Give at least two examples of food sources for each.

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Simple carbohydrates are made up of one ...

Question 7

Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the effect of excess protein in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   It inhibits chemical reactions promoted by oxygen.
B)   It decreases bulk in the stool.
C)   It is changed into fat for energy storage.
D)   It is stored in the liver for future use.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which effect is a health benefit of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   It raises blood cholesterol levels.
B)   It speeds diabetes progression.
C)   It lowers the risk of osteoporosis.
D)   It lowers the risk of some kinds of cancer.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   13
C)   14
D)   15E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What percentage of total daily calories should come from protein?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)   potato
B)   onion
C)   broccoli
D)   carrotE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What type of fiber slows the movement of glucose into the blood after eating and reduces the absorption of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)   total fiber
B)   soluble fiber
C)   functional fiber
D)   insoluble fiberE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What term refers to vegetarians who eat grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products?

Accepted Answer

A)   lacto-vegetarians
B)   lacto-ovo-vegetarians
C)   semivegetarians
D)   vegansE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What advice will allow people to maintain a vegetarian diet while still getting all the proteins they need?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consume nuts as your source of protein.
B)   Eat a variety of plant sources of protein.
C)   Avoid the incomplete proteins of legumes.
D)   Include animal fat in your diet.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which statement is accurate regarding vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)   Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)   Vitamins provide energy directly to the body.
D)   Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

List the food groups in the USDA MyPlate food guidance system. For each group, provide the suggested intake for your recommended energy intake.

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Question 18

What is a primary benefit of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)   They serve as an important component of muscle.
B)   They aid in your body's absorption of certain vitamins.
C)   They protect against oxidation.
D)   They promote chemical reactions within cells.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Nutrition

What is the effect of excess protein in the diet?

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Which effect is a health benefit of fiber?

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Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

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Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

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Which of the following describes the non-digestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intact in plants?

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Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

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Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

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Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

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