Nutrition Exam 1- chap 2
2. Nutrients that the body needs, but cannot produce in adequate quantities are called A. essential nutrients. B. dispensable nutrients. C. nonessential nutrients. D. nondispensable nutrients.
A
22. Food manufacturers may make health claims under the new labeling regulations A. because the FDA believes that there may be sufficient scientific data supporting a relationship between consumption of a specific nutrient and possible prevention of certain chronic diseases. B. if the degree of risk reduction is stated in specific terms. C. and currently five such claims are allowed. D. if the food is considered a functional food.
A
27. Which of the following foods would make a good choice to include in a precompetition meal? A. Oatmeal B. Beans C. Bran products D. Spicy shrimp casserole
A
74. A vegetarian-type diet, particularly a vegan diet, may be more healthful than the current typical American diet for all of the following reasons except which? (Choose the false statement) A. a vegan diet is higher in easily absorbed iron B. a vegan diet is higher in fiber C. a vegan diet is lower in saturated fats D. a vegan diet usually contains more phytochemicals thought to confer health benefits E. a vegan diet is lower in cholesterol
A
78. Which of the following terms is most appropriate to describe an adverse reaction of the immune system when food that contains specific types of proteins is consumed? A. food allergy B. food intolerance C. food additivity D. food processing E. food poisoning
A
11. Which statement about the typical American diet is FALSE? A. Americans eat too much saturated fat B. Americans eat too many Calories C. Americans obtain adequate amounts of calcium D. Americans do not eat enough fiber-rich foods
C
15. If foods are not selected carefully, strict vegetarians may incur nutritional deficiencies involving A. vitamin A. B. vitamin C. C. calcium. D. potassium.
C
17. Of the following statements, which is true of a healthy vegetarian diet? A. It is always healthier than a diet that includes foods in the meat and milk groups B. The major nutritional difference between a nonvegetarian and a vegetarian diet appears to be the higher content of saturated fats and cholesterol in the latter C. It supplies more than an adequate amount of nutrients and is rather low in caloric content D. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are very rare with a pure vegetarian diet
C
19. What is the term used to describe the recommended daily nutrient intake level based on observed or experimentally determined approximations of nutrient intake by a group of healthy people? A. Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) B. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) C. Adequate Intake (AI) D. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
C
21. Which of the following is an optional listing on a Nutrition Facts Label? A. Amount per serving of total fat B. Amount per serving of Calcium C. Amount per serving of all B vitamins D. Amount per serving of saturated fat
C
28. A breakfast A. that is balanced and high in refined carbohydrates will help prevent the onset of mid-morning hunger. B. with only an average amount of protein may trigger an insulin response and produce hypoglycemia in the middle of the morning. C. that is balanced may be especially important for the physically active individual. D. that is high in saturated fat is bets to fuel mid-day physical activity.
C
3. Macronutrients A. may provide energy but do not support growth and development of body tissues. B. have a daily requirement that is less than a few grams. C. include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, as well as water. D. contain no Calories.
C
35. Approximately how many Calories are in a meal with 2 starch/bread exchanges, 4 very lean meat exchanges, 1 fruit exchange, 1 vegetable exchanges, 2 fat exchanges and 1 skim milk exchange? A. 420 B. 490 C. 565 D. 715 E. 780
C
57. Per serving, which of the following food exchanges contains the greatest amount of carbohydrates in grams? A. lean meat B. skim milk C. fruit D. vegetable E. fat
C
13. The recommended daily dietary goal for cholesterol intake is no more than A. 150mg. B. 200mg. C. 250mg. D. 300mg.
D
14. When considering the types of food a vegetarian eats, which of the following is true? A. Semivegetarians do not eat meat such as fish and poultry B. Ovovegetarians will eat both egg and milk products C. Vegans will eat fish and poultry, but will eat no red meat D. Lactovegetarians will include foods in the milk group in their diets
D
5. A good example of a nonessential nutrient is A. fiber. B. calcium. C. niacin. D. creatine.
D
7. One of the nutrients included in the Key Nutrient concept is A. vitamin D. B. vitamin E. C. potassium. D. calcium.
D
75. For a vegan, which of the following would NOT be an example of protein complementarity to get a proper mixture of amino acids? A. kidney beans and rice B. bread and navy beans C. kidney beans in a taco shell made from corn and wheat D. pasta with tomato sauce and Italian bread E. pasta e fagioli (pasta fazool) or pasta cooked with navy beans
D
77. Foods rich in potassium and low in sodium may carry health claims because such foods may help prevent the development of A. Dental caries B. Cancer C. Neural tube defects D. Hypertension or high blood pressure E. Osteoporosis
D
80. The DV for vitamin C is lower than the current RDA; the current DV on food labels is A. 15 mg B. 30 mg C. 45 mg D. 60 mg E. 75 mg
D
34. Which of the following is not one of the classes of dietary supplements documented in the DSHEA? A. Herbals and botanicals B. Vitamins C. Amino acids D. Minerals E. Alcohol
E
50. The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrate, as a percentage of the daily Calories, is approximately A. 10-20 B. 10-35 C. 20-35 D. 30-45 E. 45-65
E
100. Broiling and baking are healthful alternatives to frying foods, but the use of microwave ovens is not an acceptable alternative.
F
101. Adherence to the twelve simple guidelines for reducing the risk of chronic disease will guarantee you good health.
F
103. If not exposed to sunlight, vegans will need dietary supplements of vitamin B12.
F
105. Compared to an omnivorous diet, research strongly suggests that vegetarian diets are associated with significant impairment in aerobic endurance capacity.
F
108. Health claims on food labels must have extensive supportive scientific evidence and must have FDA approval.
F
110. A food sensitivity or food allergy is caused almost exclusively by pesticide residues or synthetic additives.
F
114. Available research supports the beneficial effect of a vegetarian diet upon physical performance capacity.
F
115. Male athletes need more dietary iron than adolescent and premenopausal females.
F
116. The FDA has no standards for health claims that are permitted on food labels.
F
117. Commercial food processing causes more nutrient loss than home processing.
F
118. It is not possible to obtain a healthful diet at a fast-food restaurant due to the high-fat content of foods served there.
F
119. Relative to sports participation, children are like little adults, experiencing the same responses to exercise under hot environmental conditions.
F
93. Micronutrients help to regulate metabolic processes and are usually measured in grams.
F
96. MyPlate contains useful food recommendations for the general population but does not provide any recommendations for specific populations, such as pregnant women and the elderly.
F
97. Foods that are exactly alike in nutrient composition are grouped together in the MyPlate and the Food Exchange Lists.
F
98. The basic premise behind the key-nutrient concept is that if five key nutrients are adequately obtained in your diet, you will probably receive an ample supply of all nutrients essential to humans.
F
102. The two most common plant foods that are combined to achieve protein complementarity are grains and legumes.
T
104. Plant foods possess a high content of fiber and other nutrients that have been associated with reduced levels of serum cholesterol and help in the prevention of coronary heart disease.
T
106. A well-balanced diet containing animal products can be just as healthful as a vegetarian diet when obtaining the nutrients a physically active body needs.
T
107. Functional foods are food products designed to provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
T
109. The large amounts of fat, sodium, and sugar that are added in the processing of many foods are a more significant health concern than most additives currently in use.
T
111. The precompetition meal should allow for the stomach to be relatively empty at the start of competition.
T
112. Liquid meals should be used primarily as a substitute for precompetition nutrition and should not be used to replace the balanced diet-concept.
T
113. The basic premise underlying the Prudent Healthy Diet is to move toward a vegetarian diet.
T
92. Nonessential nutrients, or dispensable nutrients, may be formed in the body.
T
94. About half the Calories that the average American eats are derived from fat and sugar.
T
95. Nutrient RDAs do not necessarily guide us in appropriate food selection.
T
99. One healthful dietary recommendation is to limit sodium intake to less than 1,500 mg daily.
T
32. Of the following, vegetarian diets normally are least likely to contain inadequate amounts of A. fiber. B. vitamin B-12. C. calcium. D. iron.
A
39. The current USDA MyPlate Guide is based on the following food groups: A. Grains, vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy B. Grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins, sweets C. Grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, proteins D. Vegetables, fruit, oils, dairy
A
44. Dietary fiber is classified as a(n): A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D. vitamin E. mineral
A
47. Which of the following foods would not be consumed by a lacto-vegetarian? A. scrambled eggs B. skim milk C. cheese D. yogurt E. ice cream
A
59. Which food exchange is the best (in terms of highest content) source of calcium? A. skim milk B. lean meat C. starch/bread D. fruit E. vegetable
A
6. MyPlate stresses all but which one of the following: A. Weight loss B. Variety C. Activity D. Personalization
A
62. Which key nutrient is not usually found in substantial amounts in the meat group? A. vitamin C B. iron C. protein D. niacin E. thiamin
A
67. The main ingredient (by weight) in a product whose label contains an ingredient list which reads, in order, "Whole wheat, dextrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and salt" is: A. whole wheat B. sugar C. added fat D. salt E. impossible to tell
A
82. The recommended dietary goals for healthy Americans suggest that the intake of saturated fat, as a percentage of daily Calories, be less than what percent? A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 E. 50
A
91. A "low calorie" food is one that has: A. <40 kilocalories per serving B. <100 kilocalories per serving C. <5 kilocalories per serving D. At least 25% fewer kilocalories per serving than the reference food
A
1. The three key words to a healthful diet are balance, variety, and A. availability. B. moderation. C. quality. D. complementarity.
B
10. Which of the following statements about the Food Exchange System is correct? A. It is a food guide, but it is dissimilar to MyPlate B. It was developed by the American Dietetic Association and American Diabetic Association, as well as other health organizations C. It was developed specifically for prevention of cardiovascular disease D. It includes eight exchanges that contain approximately the same amount of Calories, carbohydrate, fat, and protein
B
12. According to the Prudent Healthy Diet guidelines, the recommended dietary goal for fat Calories is less than _____ percent of the total daily Calories. A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10
B
26. In general, a solid precompetition meal should A. be eaten about two hours prior to competition. B. be high in carbohydrate and low in fat and protein, providing for easy digestibility. C. restrict fluid intake in order to prevent body water retention. D. contribute to a reverse osmotic effect.
B
29. A food that is "low sodium" contains: A. <5 milligrams per serving B. 140 milligrams or less of sodium per serving C. At least 50% less sodium per serving than the reference food D. At least 25% or less sodium per serving than the reference food
B
31. Antioxidant nutrients and phytochemicals that may provide a medical or health benefit are referred to, collectively, as A. pharmaceuticals. B. nutraceuticals. C. saturated fats. D. enzymes.
B
33. Which of the following statements regarding dietary supplements is FALSE? A. Dietary supplements may be harmful if individuals use them as substitutes for a healthy diet B. Health claims listed on the label have been substantiated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. Dietary supplements of the same product, such as ginseng, may vary greatly in quality D. Dietary supplements may actually impair one's health, and may even be fatal, when used improperly E. In some countries, dietary supplements are regulated as drugs
B
36. How many Calories are in a Whopper sandwich, a large order of French fries, and a medium soft drink if this meal contains 25 grams of protein, 80 grams of carbohydrate, and 40 grams of fat? A. 686 B. 780 C. 911 D. 1,066 E. 1,140
B
4. One example of a micronutrient is A. water. B. minerals. C. carbohydrate. D. fat.
B
45. Which of the following food exchanges is a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin D? A. lean meat B. skim milk C. starch/bread D. fruit
B
54. Which of the following food exchanges contains the most Calories per serving? A. starch/bread B. low-fat (2%) milk C. fat D. high fat meat E. vegetable
B
55. Expressed as a percentage of its total caloric value, which food exchange has the highest protein content? A. starch/bread B. skim milk C. vegetable D. very lean meat E. fruit
B
56. Using the term "essential" in the nutrition sense, how many essential amino acids are required by the average adult? A. 4 B. 9 C. 12 D. 16 E. 20
B
58. Per serving, which of the following food exchanges contains the greatest amount of protein in grams? A. lean meat B. skim milk C. starch/bread D. fruit E. vegetable
B
60. Which food exchange is the best (in terms of content and bioavailability) source of iron? A. skim milk B. lean meat C. starch/bread D. fruit E. vegetable
B
64. Which of the following cannot be used as a source of energy in the form of Calories in the human body? A. carbohydrate B. vitamin C C. fat D. alcohol E. protein
B
65. Although the nutrients found in food perform a wide variety of functions, which of the following is of primary importance since the other functions are subordinated to it in times of need? A. support growth B. provide energy C. regulate metabolic processes D. provide for development and maturation E. form cells and tissues
B
68. Which of the key nutrients does not need to be listed (not mandatory) on a food label? A. protein B. thiamin C. calcium D. vitamin C E. iron
B
72. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a safe practice to help prevent food poisoning? A. Treat all meat, poultry, fish, seafood, and eggs as if they were contaminated B. Buy fruits and vegetables coated with wax and do not wash to remove the wax C. Do not use canned foods that are extensively dented or bulging D. Do not eat raw shellfish E. Microwaving food preparation utensils may help kill bacteria
B
73. The GRAS list contains: A. carcinogenic food additives B. food additives believed to be safe C. researchers qualified to test food additives D. governmental regulations for pesticide use E. a list of drug-food interactions
B
83. Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange rather than a vegetable exchange? A. broccoli B. potato C. tomato D. spinach E. celery
B
89. A young woman has decided to forsake the consumption of all animal products and become a vegan vegetarian. However, a possible negative aspect of eating this way could be due to the fact that: A. Many vegetables are high in saturated fats B. Vitamin B12 is only naturally found in animal products C. Fruits are low in fiber and minerals D. It is not possible to obtain enough protein with this type of eating
B
9. When considering the key-nutrient concept, which of the following is NOT true? A. The theory is based on the eight nutrients central to human nutrition B. Highly processed foods to which some vitamins have been added are acceptable to this concept C. If the key nutrients are adequate in your diet, you will probably receive an ample supply of all nutrients essential to humans D. The Food Exchange Lists can be a useful guide to securing the key nutrients, if one keeps in mind that there is some variation in the proportion of the nutrients within each food exchange
B
30. Which of the following is true concerning diet and competition? A. There is no need to consume anything during most types of athletic competition with the possible exception of electrolytes and water B. On the day following competition, carbohydrate loading is prudent so muscle glycogen will be replaced more quickly C. Those individuals involved in daily physical activity of a prolonged nature should stress complex carbohydrate foods in their daily diet D. Those individuals involved in athletic competition or prolonged daily physical activity have no need to consume anything except electrolytes and water during competition, but do need to stress complex carbohydrate foods in a daily diet
C
38. Compared to skim milk, a glass of whole milk contains about an additional seven grams of fat. How many additional Calories does this represent? A. 16 B. 28 C. 63 D. 95 E. 120
C
40. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable definition for food labels with the listing "free"? A. Fat free-less than 0.5 grams of total fat per serving B. Cholesterol free-less than 2 milligrams per serving C. Sugar free-less than 5 grams per serving D. Calorie free-less than 5 Calories per serving E. Sodium free-less than 5 milligrams per serving
C
51. The recommended dietary goals for healthy Americans suggest that cholesterol intake be reduced to less than how many milligrams per day? A. 50 B. 100 C. 300 D. 600 E. 1,000
C
63. Which of the following is a nonessential or dispensable nutrient? A. protein B. vitamin C C. creatine D. linoleic fatty acid E. calcium
C
70. Escherichia and Salmonella are associated with A. food allergy B. food sensitivity C. food poisoning D. food intolerance E. food reactivity
C
71. Food rich in folic acid, or folate, may carry health claims because such foods may help prevent the development of A. Heart disease B. Cancer C. Neural tube defects D. Hypertension or high blood pressure E. Osteoporosis
C
76. Which of the following is NOT a common food that may cause a susceptible individual to experience a food allergy or food intolerance reaction? A. eggs B. milk C. citrus fruits like oranges D. nuts E. seafood like clams
C
8. Nutrient density A. is an important concept based on food processing and fortification. B. will automatically increase simply by increasing the amount of dietary fat and sugar. C. is when a food possesses a significant amount of specific nutrients per serving relative to its caloric content. D. is an indicator of food irradiation.
C
81. The DV for calcium on food labels, which is lower than the RDA for teenagers and older adults, is: A. 200 mg B. 600 mg C. 1,000 mg D. 2,000 mg E. 4,000 mg
C
84. Which of the following is not added back to refined grain products when they are enriched? A. iron B. thiamin C. vitamin E D. riboflavin E. niacin
C
85. The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) stipulates that: A. All nutritional supplements must have scientific tests to prove they are effective. B. All nutritional supplements must have scientific tests to prove they are safe. C. The burden of proof regarding safety and efficacy rests with the government. D. The daily value of a food must appear on the label.
C
86. What is the definition of a dietary supplement? A. those that contain ergogenic substances B. those that are not regulated by DSHEA C. those that contain at least 1 of these: vitamin, mineral, herb, botanical, amino acid, metabolite, extract of a plant D. those that contain ingredients that have been scientifically proven to have the effect that the manufacturer states on the label
C
87. The tolerable upper limit refers to: A. the most exercise a person can do in a day B. the most exercise a person can do in a week C. the maximum intake unlikely to pose health risks D. the ingested amount of a nutrient that promotes health
C
88. Peanuts would be classified as: A. A poor food source because they are high in salt B. A poor food source because they are high in fat C. A good food source because they are nutrient dense D. A poor food source because they contain no micronutrients
C
90. The definition of a sugar free food is: A. There is no sugar (zero) per serving B. No sugar was added during processing C. There is <0.5 grams of sugar per serving D. At least 25% less sugar than the reference food
C
16. To obtain protein complementarity, you would combine rice with A. wheat. B. oats. C. corn. D. soybeans.
D
18. What is the term used to describe the average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals? A. Tolerable Upper Intake Limit (UL) B. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) C. Adequate Intake (AI) D. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
D
20. The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) consists of which of the following reference intakes? A. RDA and AI B. RDA and UL C. RDA, AI and UL D. RDA, AI, UL and EAR
D
23. When the body cannot properly digest a portion of food resulting in gastrointestinal distress, you are most likely suffering from A. food poisoning. B. food allergy. C. foodborne illness. D. food intolerance.
D
24. Which of the following is true about food processing and its impact on food quality? A. We consume many totally synthetic products, but additives and supplements give them the same nutrient value as their natural counterparts B. Research suggests that home processing may actually cause less nutrient loss than commercial preservation C. Niacin and vitamin K may be seriously depleted by food processing D. The major problem with food processing is the excessive use of highly refined products and questionable additives
D
25. A food that is "low in saturated fat" contains: A. Only unsaturated fats B. <20 grams of fat per serving and not more than 15% of kilocalories from saturated fatty acids C. <1 gram of fat per serving and not more than 15% of kilocalories from trans-fatty acids D. <1 gram of fat per serving and not more than 15% of kilocalories from saturated fatty acids
D
37. An order of Chicken McNuggets has 314 Calories and 19 grams of fat. What percentage of this meal is composed of fat Calories? A. 26 B. 35 C. 44 D. 54 E. 66
D
43. The best food exchange from which to obtain good to excellent sources of both vitamin C and vitamin A (beta-carotene) is the A. Milk exchange B. Meat exchange C. Starch/bread exchange D. Vegetable exchange E. Fat exchange
D
46. Which is NOT a good example of a TYPICAL food exchange SERVING SIZE? A. eight ounces of skim milk in the milk exchange B. a slice of whole wheat bread in the starch/bread exchange C. a medium-size apple in the fruit exchange D. eight ounces of broiled flounder in the lean meat exchange E. a half-cup of cooked broccoli in the vegetable exchange
D
48. The addition of a nutrient to a food that did not originally contain that nutrient makes it what type of food? A. imitation B. engineered C. fabricated D. fortified E. artificial
D
49. Which of the following is not a key (indicator) nutrient as defined by the key nutrient concept? A. iron B. calcium C. vitamin A D. chromium E. vitamin C
D
52. Of the eight key nutrients, how many are vitamins? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6
D
53. Which two key nutrients should be stressed in the diets of women and children because they are often consumed in less than desired amounts in the United States? A. protein and calcium B. thiamin and riboflavin C. vitamins A and C D. iron and calcium E. protein and vitamin C
D
69. A typical Supersize fast-food meal of a triple burger, French fries and a cola-type drink is usually high in: A. calcium, folate, and iron B. calcium, folate, and protein C. vitamin C, riboflavin, and vitamin A D. fat, sodium, and sugar E. vitamins C, vitamin D, and vitamin B12
D
41. Which of the following is NOT a recommended dietary guideline associated with the Prudent Healthy Diet? A. Maintain a healthy body weight B. Eat a variety of wholesome, natural foods C. Choose a diet with plenty of complex carbohydrates D. Choose a diet low in fat and saturated fat E. Take a daily one-a-day multivitamin/mineral tablet with at least twice the RDA for all vitamins and minerals
E
42. The Daily Values (DV) on food labels are based on certain dietary recommendations for Americans. Which of the following does not currently serve as a basis for the determination of the DV on the food label? A. Maximum of 30% of total fat Calories B. Maximum of 10% of saturated fat Calories C. Minimum of 60% carbohydrate Calories D. Less than 300 milligrams cholesterol E. Minimum of 5 grams of fiber per 1,000 Calories
E
61. Which key nutrient is not usually found in substantial amounts in the milk group (fortified milk)? A. protein B. vitamin A C. riboflavin D. calcium E. iron
E
66. A food may claim to be a HIGH SOURCE of a nutrient if it provides at least _____ percent of Daily Reference Value of that nutrient in a single serving. A. 2-4 B. 6-8 C. 10-12 D. 15 E. 20
E
79. For a product to be labeled "low" in cholesterol, it must have no more than ______? A. 3 grams per serving B. 300 milligrams per serving C. 0 milligrams per serving D. 1 gram per serving E. 20 milligrams per serving
E
