Nutrition final questions
Marcus has decided to reduce his fat intake to gradually lose some excess body fat. If he follows an 1,800 kcal/day diet and maintains his percentage of fat intake within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, how many grams of fat per day should he consume? 47-82 grams of fat per day 40-75 grams of fat per day 360-630 grams of fat per day 40-70 grams of fat per day
40-70 grams of fat per day
Which of the following foods is a high-protein snack that can replace a snack that contains animal proteins? 8 ounce glass of soy milk 1 ounce of baby carrots 6 whole-wheat crackers ½ cup of watermelon chunks
8 ounce glass of soy milk
Glycogen is a polysaccharide made by plants. the form of fat stored in fat cells. a simple sugar in grapes and honey. the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
the form of carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue
A serving of food supplies 99 kcal from fat. Based on this information, how many grams of fat are in the serving? 9 25 33 11
11
A serving of food contains 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 5 g fat, 5 mg vitamin C, and 100 ml water. Based on this information, a serving of this food supplies ________ kcal. 97 107 117 87
117
If Tomas is a healthy 24-year-old male who weighs 166 pounds, approximately how many grams of protein per day should he have to promote protein equilibrium and meet the RDA for protein for a healthy adult? (One kilogram = 2.2 pounds). 166 grams of protein per day 75 grams of protein per day 134 grams of protein per day 60 grams of protein per day
60 grams of protein per day
Which of the following statements is true? A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods. Nutrition experts generally classify foods as either "good" or "junk." In the United States, you are more likely to see undernourished than overnourished people. According to scientific evidence, taking megadoses of vitamins and minerals is a safe way to prevent many chronic diseases.
A diet that has variety contains many different kinds of nutritious foods.
Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add? Beans Steak Butter Liver
Beans
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? Roast beef Whole-wheat bread Fried chicken Canned salmon
Canned salmon
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat, 25 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? Water provides the most food energy. Carbohydrate provides the least food energy. Fat provides the most food energy. Protein provides about 25% of total calories.
Carbohydrate provides the least food energy
Which of the following standards can help you compare nutrient contents of packaged foods to make more healthful choices? AIs RDAs ULs DVs
DVs
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin B-12? Whole-wheat bread Eggs Apples Peanuts
Eggs
A serving of food supplies 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein, 10 g fat, and 50 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? Carbohydrate provides the most food energy. Fat provides the most food energy. Fat provides about 25% of total calories. Water provides the most food energy.
Fat provides the most food energy
Most lipids have _____ in their chemical structures. amino acids nitrogen and sulfur fatty acids glucose polymers
Fatty acids
Which of the following foods are reliable dietary sources of vitamin D? Processed luncheon meats Enriched breads and cereals Fresh fruits Fortified dairy products
Fortified dairy products
When combined, which of the following groups of foods forms a complementary protein dish? Peaches, bananas, and apricots Iceberg lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes Cranberries, apples, and marshmallows Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds
Kidney beans, rice, and sesame seeds
The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of ________. rads BTUs thermals kilocalories
Kilocalories
Which of the following enzymes is lacking or insufficient in an individual with lactose intolerance? Galactase Lactase Amylase
Lactase
Which of the following is commonly associated with Vitamin D deficiency in Children (characterized by bowed legs)? Rickets Night blindness Osteomalacia Scurvy
Rickets
Today, Sean only ate three sandwiches made with whole-grain buns, 3 slices of cheese, and 10 ounces of roast beef. He also drank 3 cups of orange juice. According to MyPlate, he ate nothing from the food group that includes vegetables. milk and milk products. pudding. eggs.
Vegetables
Sam wants to estimate the grams of carbohydrate in a sugar-sweetened soft drink that supplies 100 kcal/serving. The soft drink contains no fiber, protein, fat, and alcohol. To obtain this value, he should ________. multiply the number per serving by 2 multiply the number of kcal by 4 divide the number of kcal by 2 divide the number of kcal by 4
divide the number of kcal by 4
Layla has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because of her family history and European ancestry. high blood levels of LDL cholesterol. physically active lifestyle. low blood pressure.
high blood levels of LDL cholesterol
The nutrients that provide energy are vitamins, minerals, and proteins. carbohydrates, vitamins, and lipids. lipids, proteins, and minerals. proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate? carbon dioxide starch glucose high-fructose corn syrup
starch
All of the following are health benefits of fiber EXCEPT stimulates appetite prevent constipation makes you feel full lowers blood cholesterol
stimulates appetite
Max wants to increase his intake of vitamin C without taking a dietary supplement. When he shops for food, he reads Nutrition Facts labels. Which of the following kinds of information will help him choose foods that are the richest sources of vitamin C? Organic food logo Country of origin information %DVs Structure/function claims
%DVs
How many kilocalories are in a portion of food that contains 8 g protein, 10 g fat, 22 g carbohydrate, 130 mg vitamin C, and 120 ml water? 206 204 210 208
210
A serving of food supplies 244 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving? 175 27 35 61
61
Which of the following statements is true? Protein is the primary energy source for the human body. All hormones are proteins. Proteins are a major component of starch molecules. Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream.
Certain proteins transport nutrients and oxygen in the bloodstream
Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol? Peanuts Sunflower seeds Chicken Broccoli
Chicken
When he prepares food, Edgar wants to use ingredients that are not high in trans fat. Based on this information, which of the following fats should he include in his recipes? Multiple Choice Shortening Stick margarine made with olive oil Corn oil Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil
Corn oil
Most B vitamins are important for ________. Immunity Bone health Energy metabolism Vision
Energy metabolism
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin K? Processed poultry products Enriched breads Green leafy vegetables Citrus fruit
Green leafy vegetables
Barry is a vegan. His diet does not include foods that contain preformed vitamin A, and he does not take any vitamin A supplements. Nevertheless, his body has adequate vitamin A stores. Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for Barry's adequate vitamin A status? He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene. His body does not require sources of vitamin A. He consumes foods that supply tryptophan, which his liver converts to preformed vitamin A. His fat cells synthesize preformed vitamin A from essential fatty acids.
He eats plenty of foods that contain beta-carotene
Which of the following statements is true? Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient. Milk, bananas, and soybeans are among the few nutritionally perfect foods for humans. Strawberries are an energy-dense food. According to nutrition experts, junk foods have no nutritional value.
Most naturally occurring foods contain more than one nutrient.
Stanley would like to compare the total fat contents of packaged hotdogs. He should read the ___ on the products' labels. list of ingredients structure/functions claims country of origin Nutrition Facts panel
Nutrition facts panel
Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein? Leaf lettuce Red grapes Corn oil margarine Tuna fish
Tuna fish
Proteins are comprised of amino acids. are stored as glycogen in the body. have phosphorus in their chemical structures. provide 7 kcal/g.
are comprised of amino acids.
Deep yellow, dark green and orange fruits and vegetables are rich sources of gelatin. beta-carotene. vitamin D. essential amino acids.
beta-carotene
Vitamin C is needed to form strong collagen. acts as a coenzyme in certain reactions that release energy from glucose. dissolves in the fatty portions of foods. can cure night blindness.
is needed to form strong collagen
A scientist has isolated a fatty acid that has 26 carbons bonded together. Most of the carbon atoms in the chain are connected by single bonds, but there is a double bond between the number 9 and 10 carbons in the chain. The only other elements in the compound are hydrogen and oxygen. Based on this information, the compound is a (an) _____ fatty acid. Multiple Choice polyunsaturated saturated essential monounsaturated
monounsaturated
An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is headaches. night blindness. swollen tongue. hair loss.
night blindness.
If you wanted to include a starchy food to your meal, which of the following foods would you add? Potatoes Eggs Milk Honey
potatoes
Which of the following foods is not a source of complementary protein? red beans and rice hummus on pita bread soynut butter on a bagel whole-wheat bread with fruit spread
whole-wheat bread with fruit spread
Which of the following foods is a rich source of fiber? Beef steak Brown rice Roast turkey Grilled salmon
Brown rice
Which of the following carbohydrates is in plain, fat-free milk? Sucrose Glycogen Lactose Starch
Lactose
Why is taking excess amounts of fat-soluble vitamins more likely to cause toxicity than taking excesses of water-soluble vitamins? The body has higher requirements for fat-soluble vitamins. In general, water-soluble vitamins are more likely to be stored in the body than fat-soluble vitamins. In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins. The body has higher requirements for water-soluble vitamins.
In general, excesses of fat-soluble vitamins cannot be excreted as easily as water-soluble vitamins.
Your best friend eats plenty of meats and dairy products but avoids eating fruits and vegetables. She bruises easily, her sores take a long time to heal, and her gums bleed when she brushes her teeth. Based on this information, which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in her diet? Pantothenic acid Vitamin B-6 Vitamin B-12 Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Which of the following foods is a natural source of vitamin D? Fresh fruit Dark orange and yellow vegetables Whole-grain breads and cereals Fatty fish and fish oils
Fatty fish and fish oils
Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups? Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, and two slices of buttered whole-wheat bread Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries, blueberries, and fat-free milk Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, fat-free milk, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches
Casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese
An optimal lipid profile has high levels of HDL cholesterol and low levels of LDL cholesterol. Which of the following is a heart healthy way to raise HDL cholesterol? Can select more than one correct response. Check All That Apply Choosing more saturated fats, such as butter. Choosing more trans fats, such as shortening. Exercising regularly. Exercising regularly. Losing excess body fat.
Exercising regularly Losing excess body fat
Emma's usual diet provides 2000 kcal daily. To obtain 60% of her total energy intake from carbohydrates, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrates daily. 400 300 500 600
300
Lisa is a 19-year-old college student who recently began experiencing symptoms of lactose intolerance. She recognizes the importance of consuming adequate dietary calcium, but does not want to further aggravate her gastrointestinal system. Select all of the dietary practices that can help Lisa meet her calcium needs without aggravating her lactose intolerance symptoms: Check All That Apply Eat aged cheeses and yogurt. Eat aged cheeses and yogurt. Incorrect Drink low-lactose or lactase-treated milk, such as Lactaid®. Drink low-lactose or lactase-treated milk, such as Lactaid®. Drink milk on an empty stomach. Drink milk on an empty stomach. Drink calcium-fortified soy milk. Drink calcium-fortified soy milk. Take lactase pills before eating or drinking dairy foods.
Eat aged cheese and yogurt Drink low lactose or lactase-treated milk, such as lactaid Drink Calcium fortified soy milk Take lactase pills before eating or drinking dairy foods
Which of the following menu items has major ingredients that represent three different MyPlate food groups? Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk Fruit smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, and fresh peaches Tuna-noodle casserole made with canned tuna, green onions, noodles, and cheddar cheese Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese and two slices of whole-wheat bread
Ready-to-eat cereal with strawberries and fat-free milk
Which of the following substances is a complex carbohydrate? carbon dioxide starch glucose high-fructose corn syrup
Starch
Kristan uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods. She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients? Sodium Fat Vitamin C Added sugars
Vitamin C
Which of the following substances is not a macronutrient? Carbohydrate Vitamin C Fat Protein
Vitamin C
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not supply any energy for the human body? Vitamin D Fat Alcohol Carbohydrate
Vitamin D
Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body? Carbohydrate Water Alcohol Protein
Water
Which of the following statements about Vitamins are CORRECT? Check all that apply. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in fat tissues of our bodies for later use. Water-soluble vitamins should be replenished daily. Excess water-soluble vitamins are stored in fat tissues of the body. Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine.
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in fat tissues of our bodies for later use. Water-soluble vitamins should be replenished daily. Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine.
A serving of food contains 2 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, this food provides ___ kcal/serving. 126 96 136 116
126
A serving of food contains 7 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein, 6 g fat, 2 mcg vitamin B12, and 60 mg iron. Based on this information, this food provides ________ kcal/serving. 126 296 142 116
142
Adding a small amount of _____ to cooked vegetables can enhance the intestinal tract's ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins they contain. wine water butter sugar
butter
The amino acids that comprise the proteins in a food help determine whether the food is a source of complete or incomplete protein. Which of the following foods contains incomplete protein? A cup of soy milk A handful of peanuts A casserole made with quinoa A sandwich made with turkey
A handful of peanuts
Justin's blood cholesterol level is too high. He'd like to add foods to his diet that can help reduce his blood cholesterol level. Based on this information, which of the following foods should he add? Butter Steak Beans Liver
Beans
Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids? Whole milk Raw carrots Ground beef Corn oil
Corn oil
Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C? Ground beef Fat-free milk Broccoli Whole-wheat bread
Broccoli
Which of the following foods is the best source of preformed vitamin A? Apples Soybeans Liver Carrots
Liver
Which of the following nutrients is a micronutrient Protein Fat Water Magnesium
Magnesium
Which of the following menu items has ingredients that represent four different MyPlate food groups? Smoothie made with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, wheat germ, and fresh peaches Toasted cheese sandwich made with American cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and two slices of buttered, whole-wheat bread Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries, almonds, and fat-free milk Stir-fry made with shrimp, rice, green peas, broccoli, and onions
Oatmeal cereal with fresh strawberries, almonds, and fat-free milk
Which of the following groups of foods is not a major food group of MyPlate? Oils Protein foods Dairy Grains
Oils
True or false: Excessive intake of Preformed Vitamin A can be toxic, and may cause birth defects in pregnant women.
True
True or false: Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol) is typically found in animal-based foods.
True
Fat-Soluble Vitamins include ____________. Vitamins A, D, E, K Vitamins B, C, E, K Vitamins A, C, E, K
Vitamins A, D, E, K
On sunny days, Juan spends at least 20 minutes exercising outdoors, because he knows sunlight helps his body make glucose. choline. copper. vitamin D.
vitamin D