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