Human Nutrition 2210 Compiled Exam Keys
Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate? A. starch B. glucose C. disaccharide D. monosaccharide
A
Which of the following is not a class of essential nutrients? A. alcohol B. carbohydrates C. lipids D. minerals
A
Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called what? A. amylose B. fiber C. glycogen D. starch
B
Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine? A. dextrose B. disaccharides C. dietary fiber D. simple sugars
C
Which of the following would NOT be a good recommendation for improving your diet? A. increased intake of fiber B. reduce intake of added sugars C. decrease your intake of nutrient-dense foods D. increase the quantity and variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet
C
Which statement best describes the healthful diet principles of moderation? A. choose a number of different foods within any given food group rather than the "same old thing" B. consume a variety of foods from MyPlate's five major food groups every day C. pay attention to portion size and plan your entire day's diet so that you don't overconsume calories D. consume foods that have the most nutrition for their kilocalories
C
In the typical American diet, the majority of our calories from fat are obtained from: A. animal sources B. plant sources C. simple sugars D. proteins
A
The ring-like muscles that prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called A. sphincters B. passages C. openings D. gates
A
Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use? A. carbohydrate B. water C. vitamins D. minerals
A
A serving of bleu cheese dressing containing 10 grams of fat would yield how many kilocalories from fat? A. 40 B. 90 C. 100 D. 255
B
The essential nutrients A. are required for infants but not adults B. cannot be made by the body and must be consumed to maintain health C. can be made in the body when needed D. are found only in animal products
B
Which of the following is not a characteristic of carbohydrates? A. can prevent ketosis B. supply 9 kilocalories per gram C. add sweetness to food D. provide a major source of fuel for the body
B
Which of the following statements is consistent with a good recommendation for improving your diet? A. eliminate intake of dietary carbohydrate B. balance the amount calories you consume with the amount of calories burned each day C. choose a diet with plenty of animal products including milk and meats D. eat an abundance of saturated fats
B
You pick up a box of cereal in the supermarket. The Nutrition Facts panel tells you that a 1-cup serving provides 25 percent of the what for iron? A. RDA B. Daily value C. Minimum requirement D. ESADDI
B
Many health authorities recommend that Americans consume within what percentage of their total calories from carbohydrates? A. 10-25 B. 25-50 C. 45-65 D. 60-75
C
Measuring a person's BMI may be useful in determining: A. basal metabolic index B. heart rate C. body fat D. all of the above
C
Energy obtained from the food we eat, can be used to: A. build new compounds in our body B. promote nerve transmissions C. perform muscular movements D. all of the above
D
Gram for gram, which provides the most energy? A. carbohydrates B. proteins C. alcohol D. fats
D
The major enzyme involved in the digestion of carbohydrate is: A. insulin B. pancreatic lipase C. pancreatic sucrose D. pancreatic amylase
D
The three major disaccharides most commonly found in foods are: A. maltose, glucose and lactose B. maltose, galactose and glucose C. maltose, fructose and lactose D. maltose, sucrose and lactose
D
