Question 1

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)  apples

Question 2

Which nutrients are of particular concern for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins A and E
B)  calcium and iron
C)  protein and vitamin D
D)  sodium and zinc

Question 3

Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Milk is a source of simple carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Accepted Answer

A)  potato
B)  onion
C)  broccoli
D)  carrot

Question 7

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  serve as an important component of muscle
B)  provide texture and flavor to foods
C)  supply energy to body cells
D)  help chemical reactions take place

Question 8

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  liquid vegetable oil
B)  squeeze margarine
C)  stick margarine
D)  soft tub margarine

Question 9

Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A)  B-12
B)  A
C)  C
D)  folate

Question 10

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  light tuna
B)  shark
C)  swordfish
D)  king mackerel

Question 12

Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken
B)  pork
C)  spinach
D)  salmon

Question 14

Both microwave popcorn and coffee creamers contain trans fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Non-digestible carbohydrates that have either been isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary fiber.
B)  functional fiber.
C)  whole grains.
D)  viscous fiber.

Question 16

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of which mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  niacin
C)  zinc
D)  iron

Question 17

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  0-5% of total energy intake
B)  10% of total energy intake
C)  15% of total energy intake
D)  20% of total energy intake

Question 18

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  preserves the color of fried food
B)  makes certain foods more chewy
C)  transforms margarine into liquid oils
D)  extends the shelf life of foods made with oil

Question 19

How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5
B)  2.5
C)  4.0
D)  5.0

Question 20

According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee,what nutrient do Americans tend to under-consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fat
B)  sodium
C)  calcium
D)  sugar

Exam 8: Nutrition

Both microwave popcorn and coffee creamers contain trans fats.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Milk is a source of simple carbohydrate.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Non-digestible carbohydrates that have either been isolated from natural sources or synthesized in a lab and then added to a food product or supplement are known as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of which mineral?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What purpose does hydrogenation serve?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which nutrients are of particular concern for women?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Taking large doses of vitamins is safe and healthy.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How many cups of vegetables per day are recommended by USDA's MyPlate for someone on a 2000-calorie diet?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the daily limit of added sugars recommended by the USDA?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Foods with a high glycemic index directly contribute to obesity.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee,what nutrient do Americans tend to under-consume?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which vitamin is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the primary function of vitamins?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified