EXS 204 Quiz 1

Maria limits her sodium intake to 2.3 g/day. This amount is equivalent to Select one: a. 230 mg/day. b. 2300 mg/day. c. 23 mg/day. d. 23,000 mg/day.

b. 2300 mg/day.

A recipe made from foods with these nutrients: 120 ml of water, 50 g of fat, 40 g of protein, 235 g of carbohydrate, and 600 mg of calcium. How many kcal does the entire product of this recipe provide? Select one: a. 2020 b. 930 c. 1550 d. 580

c. 1550

Which of the following factors has a major influence over a person's food choices? Select one: a. Birth order b. Vitamin A status c. Close friends d. Blood type

c. Close friends

A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat, 18 g protein, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food? Select one: a. Water provides the most food energy. b. Protein provides about 50% of total calories. c. Fat provides the most food energy. d. Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.

c. Fat provides the most food energy.

Which of the following conditions is not a leading cause of death in the United States? Select one: a. Heart disease b. Cancer c. Tuberculosis d. Stroke

c. Tuberculosis

____ is an example of an "empty-calorie" food. Select one: a. Unsalted crackers b. Lite beer c. Cottage cheese d. Whole milk

b. Lite beer

In the United States, food insecurity is most likely to affect Select one: a. adult women who take birth control pills. b. body builders who consume too many protein supplements. c. adolescent boys experiencing a growth spurt. d. older adults on fixed incomes.

d. older adults on fixed incomes.

Dietitians often refer to _____ as "empty-calorie" foods. Select one: a. fat-free dairy products b. breads c. 100% fruit juices d. sugar-sweetened soft drinks

d. sugar-sweetened soft drinks

A serving of food supplies 100 kcal from protein. Based on this information, how many grams of protein are in the serving? Select one: a. 100 b. 25 c. 400 d. 125

d. 125

Jorge weighs 198 pounds. What is his weight in kilograms? Select one: a. 80 kg b. 100 kg c. 120 kg d. 90 kg

d. 90 kg