Nutrition Final Exam

The range of intakes for a particular nutrient that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease is: a. RDA b. UL c. EER d. AMDR

AMDR

The dietary intake that is used when there is not enough research to set a RDA is the: a. Dietary Reference Intake b. Estimated Average Requirement c. Tolerable Upper Intake Level d. Adequate Intake

Adequate Intake

Textures that most people like include: a. tough b. crumbly c. soggy d. creamy

creamy

Protein is an example of a: a. micronutrient b. macronutrient c. DRI d. non-nutrient

macronutrient

Which of the following foods is LOW in added sugars? a. Coca Cola b. cupcake c. orange juice d. candy bar

orange juice

Umami, the fifth basic taste, can be found in: a. tomatoes b. green beans c. grapefruit d. hot chili peppers

tomatoes

The percentage of the Daily Value (%DV) is based on a _________ kcalorie diet. a. 1,800 b. 2,000 c. 2,200 d. 2,400

2,000

1. One cup of milk is equivalent to: a. 1 ounce American cheese b. 1.5 ounces American cheese c. 2. 0 ounces American cheese d. 2.5 ounces American cheese

2. 0 ounces American cheese

If you can eat 2000 kcalories using MyPlate, how many cups of vegetables do you need daily? a. 1 cup b. 2 cups c. 2.5 cups d. 3 cups

2.5 cups

If your breakfast included a total of 20 grams of sugars, how many teaspoons of sugar did your breakfast contain? a. 4 teaspoons b. 5 teaspoons c. 7 teaspoons d. 10 teaspoons

5 teaspoons

If you can eat 2000 kcalories using MyPlate, how many ounces of grains do you need daily? a. 5 ounces b. 6 ounces c. 7 ounces d. 8 ounces

6 ounces

Which food is highest in saturated fat? a. skinless chicken breast b. 75 percent ground beef c. salmon d. canola oil

75 percent ground beef

Adults should eating about ____ ounces of seafood a week. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 12

8

The typical American does not eat enough: a. vegetables b. fruits c. whole grains d. all of the above

All

Which foods contain saturated and/or trans fat that contribute to heart disease? a. whole milk b. commercial baked goods such as cakes c. fried foods such as donuts and potatoes d. all of the above

All

Sucrose is found in: a. brown sugar b. milk sugar c. sorbitol d. aspartame

Brown Sugar

The current food guide for Americans to use is: a. Dietary Recommendations for Americans b. MyPyramid c. MyPlate d. Mediterranean diet

MyPlate

The nourishing substances in food that provide energy and promote the growth and maintenance of the body are called: a. carbohydrates b. fats c. nutrients d. DRIs

Nutrients

Which of the following is not depicted on MyPlate? a. Dairy b. Fruits c. Grains d. Oils

Oils

Phytochemicals are found in which food? a. beef b. milk c. blueberries d. butter

blueberries

The dairy group is most important for which system of the body? a. bones b. nervous system c. muscles d. kidneys

bones

Sugars are a type of: a. carbohydrate b. lipids c. protein d. vitamin

carbohydrate

Refined grains are enriched with: a. certain B vitamins and iron b. calcium and iron c. vitamins A and D d. magnesium and selenium

certain B vitamins and iron

An acid found in the stomach helps: a. absorb alcohol b. destroy harmful bacteria c. destroy important vitamins d. all of the above

destroy harmful bacteria

Which of the following is a way to prevent heartburn? a. eat fatty foods b. drink extra coffee c. eat small meals d. gain weight

eat small meals

Refined grain products contain the: a. endosperm only b. endosperm and germ c. endosperm and bran d. endosperm, bran, and germ

endosperm only

White flour must be _____________with several vitamins and iron. a. fortified b. enriched c. enhanced d. moderated

enriched

Compounds that speed up the breaking down of food so that nutrients can be absorbed are called: a. helpers b. minerals c. metabolites d. enzymes

enzymes

Which nutrient takes the longest to exit from the stomach? a. carbohydrate b. protein c. fat d. water

fat

Besides containing natural sugar, fruits also contain: a. fiber b. starch c. added sugars d. fats

fiber

Consuming whole fruits rather than juice helps you take in more: a. vitamin A b. vitamin C c. fiber d. thiamin

fiber

When searching the Internet for a credible source of nutrition information, one should go to the website of a: a. government health agency b. national health food store chain c. marketing company that sells supplements d. popular fitness magazine

government health agency

Which of the following is a double sugar? a. glucose b. fructose c. galactose d. lactose

lactose

Which of the following foods is high in added sugars? a. white bread b. milk c. vanilla pudding d. canned tomatoes

vanilla pudding

Fruits and vegetables are a good source of which nutrient? a. vitamin B12 b. vitamin C c. calcium d. iron

vitamin C

Three of the following are sugars, one is not. Which is NOT a sugar? a. wheat bran b. high-fructose corn syrup c. agave nectar d. molasses

wheat bran

Which of the following is an example of a processed food? a. whole-grain crackers b. ground beef c. fresh pear d. 1% milk

whole-grain crackers

What effect does sodium have on health? a. improves muscle tone b. increases blood pressure c. increases cancer risk d. increases diabetes risk

increases blood pressure

A nutrient that does not provide kcalories is: a. carbohydrate b. protein c. iron d. fat

iron

Your energy needs when your body is at rest and awake are referred to as: a. kilocalories b. basal metabolism c. exercise metabolism d. thermic effect of food

kilocalories

The primary nutrition expert in the U.S. is the: a. registered nurse b. registered dietitian/nutritionist c. diet technician d. nutrition consultant

registered dietitian/nutritionist

Sodium is primarily consumed as: a. sodium carbonate b. baking powder c. salt d. soy sauce

salt

Most nutrients are absorbed through the villi of the: a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine d. pharynx

small intestine

Which vegetable subgroup do potatoes fit into? a. starchy vegetables b. dry beans and peas c. red and orange vegetables d. other vegetables

starchy vegetables

Which of these foods is in a nutrient-dense form? a. creamed spinach b. buttered corn c. steamed broccoli d. French fries

steamed broccoli

Which of the following is a naturally sweet extract from the leaves of a bush? a. Splenda b. Equal c. stevia d. monk fruit

stevia

Smoking and caffeine have the following effect on basal metabolic rate: a. They increase metabolic rate. b. They decrease metabolic rate. c. Smoking decreases while caffeine increases energy expenditure. d. Smoking increases while caffeine decreases energy expenditure.

They increase metabolic rate.

Lipids provide _____ kcalories per gram. a. 4 b. 5 c. 7 d. 9

9

Which of the following is NOT high in saturated fat? a. beef fat b. butter c. stick margarine d. corn oil

corn oil

Which of the following foods is NOT in the dairy group? a. fortified soymilk b. ice cream c. cheese d. cream

cream

Organic food is produced without: a. most conventional pesticides b. fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients c. ionizing radiation d. all of the above

most conventional pesticides

The digestive system starts with the: a. throat b. stomach c. mouth d. small intestine

mouth

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are quite different from dietary recommendations because DRIs deal with specific: a. nutrients b. foods c. health conditions d. ethnic groups

nutrients

Three of the following are refined grains. Which is a whole grain? a. white flour b. white rice c. degermed cornmeal d. oatmeal

oatmeal

The smallest contributor to your energy needs is: a. basal metabolism b. physical activity c. the energy needed to digest and absorb food d. all of the above

the energy needed to digest and absorb food

Which of the following nutrients is optional on the food label? a. carbohydrate b. fat c. protein d. thiamin

thiamin

Which nutrient is ranked second only to oxygen as essential to life? a. sugar b. protein c. vitamins d. water

water

Which of the following is considered 1 cup from the fruit group? a. 1 plum b. ¼ cup of dried fruit c. ½ cup orange juice d. 1 small apple

1 small apple

Three of the following foods are high in added sugars. Which of the following foods is NOT high in added sugars? a. sweetened iced tea b. cookies c. chocolate bar d. 100% apple juice

100% apple juice

1 cup of raw of cooked vegetables is equivalent to how many cups of raw leafy greens? a. 1 cup b. 1.5 cups c. 2 cups d. 2.5 cups

2 cups

If you can eat 2,000 kcalories using MyPlate, how many cups of fruits do you need daily? a. 1 cup b. 2 cups c. 2.5 cups d. 3 cups

2 cups

Being overweight puts you at an increased risk of: a. heart disease b. stroke c. type 2 diabetes d. all of the above

All

Which food is a good source of carbohydrates? a. beef b. chicken c. honey d. eggs

Honey

A healthy diet is higher in: a. soft drinks b. cookies c. seafood d. pretzels

Seafood

The chemical name for the sugar found in white sugar is: a. sucrose b. maltose c. lactose d. galactose

Sucrose

Food in the dairy group provides: a. calcium b. vitamin D c. protein d. all of the above

all

Vitamin D in milk is an example of: a. fortification b. enrichment c. enhancement d. moderation

fortification

Which of these sugars is rich in fruits? a. glucose b. fructose c. galactose d. lactose

fructose

Sucrose is composed of: a. glucose plus glucose b. glucose plus fructose c. glucose plus galactose d. glucose plus maltose

glucose plus fructose

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of: a. heart disease b. osteoporosis c. ulcers d. all of the above

heart disease

The Asian and Mediterranean diets emphasize: a. wine b. animal foods c. plant foods d. dairy

plant foods

Most of the salt we eat comes from: a. processed foods b. salt in fruits and vegetables c. salt added at the table d. salt used in cooking at home

processed foods

Sugar-free gum, candies and cookies often use a group of carbohydrates that have half the kcalories as sugar and don't promote tooth decay. They are called: a. sucralose or Splenda b. single sugars c. stevia extract d. sugar replacers or polyols

sugar replacers or polyols

The most important consideration when choosing something to eat is: a. cost b. convenience c. nutrition d. taste

taste

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is: a. the amount of a nutrient you should be taking in on a daily basis b. the amount of a nutrient you should be taking in on a weekly basis c. the maximum amount you should be taking on of a nutrient in one day d. set when there is inadequate research

the amount of a nutrient you should be taking in on a daily basis

Which food is a popular probiotic? a. hotdogs b. French fries c. milk d. yogurt

yogurt

One slice of bread is equivalent to: a. 1 cup of pasta (cooked) b. 1 cup of cooked cereal c. ½ of an English muffin d. 1 large corn muffin

½ of an English muffin

Most of the energy you burn is due to: a. basal metabolism b. physical activity c. thermic effect of food d. all of the above

basal metabolism

One ounce of meat is equivalent to: a. ¼ cup cooked dry beans b. 2 eggs c. 2 tablespoons of peanut butter d. 1 soy burger

2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Using MyPlate, adults need ______ cups from the dairy group daily. a. 1 b. 2 c. 2.5 d. 3

3

Which of the following health claims can be used on food labels? a. A diet high in calcium is linked to a reduced risk of osteoporosis. b. A diet low in sodium may help lower blood pressure. c. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of cancer. d. All of the above.

All

Which of these foods contain oils? a. mayonnaise b. salad dressings c. soft margarine with no trans fats d. all of the above

All

Which step can chefs take to have a sustainable kitchen? a. source local foods b. buy organic c. buy sustainable fish d. start a garden e. all of the above

All

Your food choices are influenced by: a. food cost b. food convenience c. social situations d. emotions e. all of the above

All

Simple carbohydrates include: a. sugars b. starch c. fiber d. glycogen

Sugars

As of 12/1/2016, which nutrition information must be labeled on menus and/or menu boards of restaurants with 20 or more locations? a. calories b. fat c. sugar d. all of the above

Calories

About half of all American adults have one or more preventable diseases that are related to inactivity and: a. environment b. diet c. alcohol d. smoking

Diet

The sugar found in milk is called: a. sucrose b. maltose c. lactose d. galactose

Lactose

A healthy diet is lower in: a. vegetables b. fruits c. whole grains d. sugar-sweetened foods

Sugar-Sweetened foods

After age 50, your number of taste buds: a. increases b. decreases c. stays the same d. changes depending on your diet

decreases

Whole grains have more ________________ than refined grains. a. kcalories b. fat c. vitamin D d. dietary fiber

dietary fiber

The process by which food is broken down into its components in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine is: a. digestion b. absorption c. metabolism d. basal metabolism

digestion

Nutrients that either cannot be made in the body or cannot be made in the quantities needed by the body are called: a. essential nutrients b. vital nutrients c. organic nutrients d. dense nutrients

essential nutrients

Most choices in the dairy group should be: a. fortified b. enriched c. fat-free or low-fat d. all of the above

fat-free or low-fat

Three of the following are artificial sweeteners. Which is NOT an artificial sweetener? a. honey b. sucralose c. aspartame d. acesulfame-K

honey

Which of the following provides empty kcalories from saturated fats AND added sugars? a. cheese pizza b. sweetened applesauce c. ice cream d. bacon

ice cream

The digestive system organ that passes waste to be excreted and absorbs some water and minerals is the: a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine d. liver

large intestine

Butter and margarine are classified as: a. carbohydrates b. lipids c. proteins d. vitamins

lipids

The BMR for women when compared to men is: a. lower than for men b. higher than for men c. about the same d. hard to compare

lower than for men

Foods high in protein include: a. whole grains b. fruits and vegetables c. meat and poultry d. all of the above

meat and poultry