Question 1

Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   nuts
B)   eggs
C)   milk
D)   chicken
E)   beefF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following minerals is typically over consumed by Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium
B)   potassium
C)   iron
D)   cholesterol
E)   calciumF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The USDA recommends which type of food should compose the smallest percentage of our diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   fruits and vegetables
B)   fats and oils
C)   meat, eggs, and nuts
D)   breads and cereals
E)   dairy productsF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

It is July and Julie was out playing softball all day.She had to leave the game early because she was not feeling well.What is most likely occurring to Julie?

Accepted Answer

A)   Her body is dehydrated and her core body temperature is increasing
B)   Her body is dehydrated and her core body temperature is decreasing
C)   Her body is fatigued from all of the exercise
D)   Her muscles are cramped up due to a lack of calcium
E)   Her aerobic conditioning was not strong enough to handle all of the exerciseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

What criteria is used to distinguish between an empty-calorie food and a junk food?

Accepted Answer

A)   Empty-calorie food have a high sugar to vitamin ratio.
B)   Empty-calorie food have a low sugar to vitamin ratio.
C)   Empty-calorie foods have no calories in them at all.
D)   Empty calorie foods are made completely from artificial ingredients.
E)   Junk foods have a higher vitamins to sugar ratio than empty-calorie foods.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Trans fats are

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A)   found naturally in animals.
B)   found naturally in plants.
C)   produced by hydrogenating unsaturated oils.
D)   produced by hydrogenating saturated fats.
E)   produced by hydrogenating animal fats.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

During water intoxication (hyponatrimia) ,which electrolytes can become out of balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   sodium and potassium
B)   sodium and calcium
C)   calcium and potassium
D)   iron and magnesium
E)   zinc and ironF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Foods derived from animals typically contain _____ while foods derived from plants typically contain _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   saturated fats; unsaturated fats
B)   trans fats; saturated fats
C)   unsaturated fats; saturated fats
D)   saturated fats; trans fats
E)   unsaturated fats; trans fatsF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Dietary supplements

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A)   are always safe because they are natural.
B)   can be harmful.
C)   can accumulate to toxic levels.
D)   can be harmful and accumulate to toxic levels.
E)   are regulated by the federal government.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Yellow-orange and dark green fruits and vegetables are a good source of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A.
B)  vitamin D.
C)  vitamin E.
D)  biotin.
E)  vitamin C.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which eating disorder is characterized by a person thinking that their body is underdeveloped?

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle dysmorphia
B)   binge-eating disorder
C)   bulimia nervosa
D)   anorexia nervosa
E)   type 2 diabetesF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Regulation of metabolic activities typically involves

Accepted Answer

A)   cholesterol.
B)   water.
C)   vitamins.
D)   minerals.
E)   glycogen.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following substances is NOT correctly matched with its caloric value?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate - 4 kcal/gram
B)   fat - 4 kcal/gram
C)   water - 0 kcal/gram
D)   protein - 4 kcal/gram
E)   fiber - 0 kcal/gramF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Eating disorders

Accepted Answer

A)   are caused primarily by biological factors.
B)   occur only in woman.
C)   are caused by a combination of biological, social, and psychological factors.
D)   always involve overeating.
E)   rarely have serious consequences for one's health.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is a healthy Body Mass Index?

Accepted Answer

A)   20.3
B)   26.6
C)   29.2
D)   32.8
E)   41.5F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Which meal plan is in the closest accordance of the UDSA guide lines?

Accepted Answer

A)   6 oz. grains, 2.5 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of milk
B)   2 oz. of grains, 1 cup of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit and 2 cups of milk
C)   6 oz. grains, 2.5 cups of vegetables, 1 cup oils and 5.5 oz. of meat
D)   3 oz. grains, 2 cups fruits, 3 tsp. oils, and 5.5 oz meat
E)   3 cups vegetables, 2 cups fruit, 1 cup milk, and 4 oz meatF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 17

If a person increases his food intake without increasing his energy need for metabolic functions or processing,what will he need to do in order to maintain his weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease physical activity
B)   increase physical activity
C)   consume additional vitamins
D)   drink additional water
E)   drink less waterF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Essential amino acids are obtained only from animal proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A serving of food contains 9g carbohydrate,3g protein,and 5g fat.The total calories per serving of this food is

Accepted Answer

A)   73.
B)   83.
C)   93.
D)   103.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following pieces of nutritional information is not listed on the nutritional label of a food package?

Accepted Answer

A)   Daily % of water available in the food.
B)   Daily % of protein available in the food.
C)   Daily % of fat available in the food.
D)   Serving size per container.
E)   Calories based upon serving size.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 25: Human Nutrition

If a person increases his food intake without increasing his energy need for metabolic functions or processing,what will he need to do in order to maintain his weight?

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What criteria is used to distinguish between an empty-calorie food and a junk food?

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Which meal plan is in the closest accordance of the UDSA guide lines?

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Eating disorders

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Which source of protein does not contain the nine essential amino acids?

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Which of the following pieces of nutritional information is not listed on the nutritional label of a food package?

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Yellow-orange and dark green fruits and vegetables are a good source of

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Essential amino acids are obtained only from animal proteins.

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During water intoxication (hyponatrimia) ,which electrolytes can become out of balance?

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Which of the following substances is NOT correctly matched with its caloric value?

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Dietary supplements

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The USDA recommends which type of food should compose the smallest percentage of our diet?

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Trans fats are

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Foods derived from animals typically contain _____ while foods derived from plants typically contain _____.

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Which eating disorder is characterized by a person thinking that their body is underdeveloped?

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Which of the following is a healthy Body Mass Index?

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Which of the following minerals is typically over consumed by Americans?

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It is July and Julie was out playing softball all day.She had to leave the game early because she was not feeling well.What is most likely occurring to Julie?

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A serving of food contains 9g carbohydrate,3g protein,and 5g fat.The total calories per serving of this food is

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Regulation of metabolic activities typically involves

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