Question 1

Experts recommend reducing sodium intake to no more than ________ per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 mg
B)  1500 mg
C)  2300 mg
D)  2400 mg

Question 2

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.

Question 3

Foods from plant sources usually provide which type of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete
B)  primary
C)  secondary
D)  incomplete

Question 4

Athletes should follow a diet with 60 to 65% of calories coming from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify the six classes of essential nutrients,provide at least two major functions that each performs in the body,and identify two key food sources of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  7
B)  8
C)  9
D)  10

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  protein
B)  fat
C)  carbohydrates
D)  vitamins

Question 8

What types of proteins do foods from animal sources provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete
B)  primary
C)  secondary
D)  incomplete A

Question 9

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 fiber

Question 10

The Dietary Reference Intakes are

Accepted Answer

A)  part of a diet plan.
B)  used as a basis for most food labels.
C)  designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
D)  a food group plan.

Question 11

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.

Question 12

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

Which of the following are micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins
B)  fats
C)  minerals
D)  carbohydrates

Question 14

What is the approximate number of nutrients identified as essential to human health?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  8
C)  28
D)  45

Question 15

Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommendations in MyPlate.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here's a sample day's diet that meets the recommendations in MyPlate:

Breakfast:
- 1 cup of oatmeal with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of chia seeds
- 1 glass of low-fat milk

Lunch:
- Grilled chicken breast with a side of steamed broccoli and quinoa
- Mixed green salad with a variety of colorful vegetables
- 1 piece of whole grain bread

Snack:
- Greek yogurt with a handful of mixed berries

Dinner:
- Baked salmon with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus
- Brown rice
- Mixed fruit salad for dessert

This sample day's diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy products, meeting the recommendations of MyPlate for a balanced and nutritious diet.

Question 17

Crops grown as organic must meet limits on pesticide residues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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%

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Food and Nutrition Board recommends that protein intake should be 45% to 65% of total daily calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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