Chapter 8 quiz questions

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies?

10 percent of daily calories as protein, 65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate, 25 percent of daily calories as fat

Ideally, solid fats and added sugars should make up no more than ______ percent of your daily caloric intake.

5 to 15

A person on a 2000-calorie diet should consume

6 teaspoons of oil or margarine per day.

Someone who weighs 180 pounds should consume ______ grams of protein per day.

65

Fats provide _____ calories per gram; proteins provide ______ calories per gram; carbohydrates provide _____ calories per gram.

9,4,4

All of the following statements are true except

Because protein is important, you should ask for large servings of meat.

The building blocks of proteins are amino acids

amino acids

Vegetarians can obtain a sufficient amount of Vitamin D in all of the following ways except

by consuming dark leafy vegetables

Osteoporosis is very often due to insufficient consumption of

calcium

Two nutrients of particular concern for women are

calcium and iron

A guideline for food safety is to

cooking stuffing separate from poultry

Factors contributing to an "obesogenic food environment" include all of the following except

eating most meals at home

The major source of fuel for the body during rest and light activity is

fats

Anemia is associated with a deficiency in

iron

Which of the following are micronutrients?

minerals

essential nutrients are nutrients that

must be obtained from food because the body can't manufacture them fast enough to meet physiological needs.

Which type of food must meet limits on pesticide residues?

organic foods

Complete protein sources

supply all essential amino acids

The primary function of carbohydrates is to

supply energy to body cells

Which of the following is not a whole-grain food?

wheat flour