Nutrition Midterm
Where can you find information on the amount of various vitamins recommended for your age group?
MyPlate
What is an empty calories food?
a food or beverage that supplies excessive amounts of unhealthy fats and sugars such as lite beer
Which of the following foods is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids? a. flaxseeds b. apples c. leaf lettuce d. fat free milk
a. flaxseeds
Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and ________. a. learning ways to manage stress effectively b. moving to a drier climate c. having the lower third of the colon removed d. reducing physical activity
a. learning ways to manage stress effectively
Which of the following foods is a rich source of starch? a. white rice b. egg yolk c. fresh chicken d. raw shrimp
a. white rice
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids? a. avocado b. walnuts c. milk d. chicken
avocado
Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy for human cells? a, cholesterol b. protein c. Vitamin D d. Iron
b. Protein
The primary function of the cardiovascular system is ________. a. production of red blood cells b. circulation of blood throughout the body c. destruction of toxic metabolic by products d. regulation of body activites
b. circulation of blood throughout the body
Which of the following websites is most likely a source of biased and unreliable nutrition information? a. purdue.edu b. dietsnomore4u.com c. eatright.org d. choosemyplate.gov
b. dietsnomore4u.com
Iron, calcium, and carbon are ________. a. compounds b. elements c. solvents d. bases
b. elements
Jared often eats a large dinner about an hour before he lies down to sleep. Based on this information, he is likely to develop ________. a. Chrons disease b. gastroesophageal reflux disease c. chronic constipation d. colon cancer
b. gastroesophageal reflux disease
_____ can be classified as a dietary supplement a. chewing tobacco b. ginkgo biloba c. cherry jelly d. orange drink
b. ginko biloba
Consequences experienced by a newborn when a pregnant mother is undernourished.
breathing problems, low birth weight, premature birth
According to the 2015-2020 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy people should limit their sodium intake to ______ mg/day. a. 300 b. 1000 c. 2300 d. 4300
c. 2300
Which of the following substances is a simple sugar? a. starch b. lignin c. fructose d. glycogen
c. fructose
Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? a. RDAs b. ULs c. AIs DVs
d. DVs
The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the ________. a. FTC b. EPA c. ARS d. CDC
a. FTC
The amount og vitamin C that meets about 98% of the populations need for the nutrient is the ____ for the vitamin. a. RDA b. EAR c. UL d. %DV
a. RDA
Hillary would like to add more soluble fiber to her diet. Which of the following foods should she add? a. citrus fruits b. red meats c. margarine d. white bread
a. citrus fruits
An _____ is a body structure composed of tissues that have related functions. a. organ b. anion c. electrolyte d. organelle
a. organ
Which of the following foods is considered to be a probiotic? a. yogurt with live and active cultures of Lactobacillus b. fresh lean meat c. bread and cereal made from refined enriched wheat flour d. eggs laid by hens that consume organic feed
a. yogurt with live and active cultures of Lactobacillus
The substance that has the potential to protect a persons cells from being damaged or destroyed by a certain harmful factors is an?
antidioxant
Table sugar is nearly ____carbohydrate?
100%
The _____ is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications. a. EPA b. FDA c. NRC d. FTC
b. FDA
Which of the following conditions or disease is a leading diet related casue of death in the United States? a. chronic lower respiratory infections b. heart disease c. suicide d. influenza and pneumonia
b. heart disease
Tyler smokes cigarettes, drinks excess alcohol, and takes aspirins regularly to treat his headaches. Based on this information, Tyler has a high risk of developing ________. a. cystic fibrosis b. peptic ulcers c. irritable bowel syndrome d. chronic constipation
b. peptic ulcers
Which of the following foods has a low glycemic index (less than 70)? a. cornflakes b. raw carrots c. banana d. plain white bagel
b. raw carrots
_____ is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living cells. a. anatomy b. chyme c. metabolism d. homeostasis
c. metabolism
An essential nutrient _______? a. perfomrs a vital function in the body b. is only in foods from animal sources c. must be supplied by the diet d. is not in foods that are rich sources of empty calories
c. must be supplied by the diet
Which of the following foods is a source of cholesterol? a. organic carrots b. roiled oats c. pork steak d. high fructose corn syrup
c. pork steak
Most forms of _____ are a source of energy for cells. a. cholesterol b. water c. vitamin C d. carbohydrate
d. carbohydrate
If your diet supplies more sugar and starch than you need, the excess can be a. converted to proteins that are metabolized for energy b. metabolized to form urea and excreted by the kidneys c. eliminated in feces d. converted into fat and stored
d. converted into fat and stored
Which of the following statements about fruits and/or vegetables is false? a. fruits and vegetables are sources of phytochemical b. vegetables are often good sources of fiber c. most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat d. fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit
d. fruit juices provide more fiber than whole fruit
Dorrie wants to eat a food that is a good source of fiber and phytochemicals. Based on this information, which of the following foods would you recommend? a. brown eggs b. organic chicken c. dairy foods d. green beans
d. green beans
Having high blood levels of _____ may increase a person's risk of CVD. a. HDl b. tryptophan c. aspartic acid d. homocysteine
d. homocysteine