Nutrition study guide

Wich of these has the moste calories? A. One gram of protein B. One gram of fat C. One gram of carbohydrates D. One gram of sugar

B

Which of the following best describes a fast food meal consisting of a half pound burger, large french fries and a large soft drink? a. exceeds the recommended serving size for meat fish and poultry b. provides the correct number of calories needed in a meal. c. meets the requirements of a low fat, low sodium diet if the soft drink is sugar free. D. Provides one third of the vitamin C needed of an active teenager.

A

Brian's doctor want him to lose weight for medical reasons. Which is the most healthful way for him to lose weight? a. eat one meal a day and exercise regularly b. eat only one type of food and limit exercise c. eat a balanced low fat diet and exercise regularly d. eat only food without fat and limit exercise

C

Individuals who are significantly overweight are at increased risk of the following EXCEPT: a. heart attacks b. stroke c. lung cancer d. diabetes

C

Jade does not like milk. What could she eat instead to get the calcium she needs? a. carrots b eggs c. low fat cheese d. Lean chicken

C

Pat wants to decrease the percentage of fat in his diet. Which of the following is the most healthful way for Pat to attain this goal? a. skip on meal every day b. add cheese to sandwiches c. eat more fruits, vegetables, breads, and cereals d. use supplements that prevent absorption of fats

C

Pedro recently read about a young child who died after eating a burger contaminated with E coli. To reduce his risk, he should: a. avoid eating in restaurants b. eat chicken instead of hamburgers c. make sure the food is cooked thoroughly d. stop worrying as the government has it taken care of

C

Selena, who is trying to reduce her cholesterol level, is going to a family dinner at her aunt's house. Her aunt always makes a rich double cheesecake and feels insulted when someone doesn't eat it. Which of the following would be the best thing for Selena to say or do so as not to hurt her aunt's feelings? a. Eat the cheesecake but drink lots of water to help remove the cholesterol from her system b. Eat the cheesecake but go for a walk afterwards to help remove the cholesterol from her system. c. Explain her medical condition to her aunt and have a small taste of the cheesecake. d. Make up an excuse not to go to the family dinner

C

Steak, whole milk, and cheese contain a substance that is solid at room temperature. what is this substance? a. cholesterol b. amino acids c. saturated fat d. bile

C

Diffrent kinds of fats occur naturally in foods and the body. Wich statement about fat is true? A. Saterated fats are more healthy than unsaturated fats. B. Nondiry creamers made from coconut oil contain no saturated fats. C. Daily intake of fats from food has no effect on the levels of cholesterol in the blood. D. Animal fats are the major source of saturated fats.

D

Paolo has decided to decrease her caloric intake without substantially changing her calcium intake. The most healthful way for Paolo accomplish this would be to: a. add cheese to her hamburgers b. drink soft drinks instead of whole milk c. eat fruit between meals d. switch to non fat or low fat dairy products.

D

At Katy's last physical her doctor told her to reduce her salt intake. What should Katy look for on nutrition fact labels so that she can do what her doctor asked? a. vitamin B3 b. calcium c. calories from fat d. sodium

d

Generally, an item advertised as low calorie has a. no fat calories b. a little cholesterol c. from 50-100 calories per serving d. 40 or fewer calories per serving

d

Jeremiah notices that the top of a can of vegetable appears raised and bulging. What should he do? a. put the can in the cupboard and use it when needed b. prepare the food in the can right away. c. open the can and check the contents before eating d. return the can to the store and ask for a replacement

d

Which of these is not part of a good eating plan for maintaining a healthy weight? a. eating a variety of foods b. eating a balanced diet c. eating in moderation d. eating no fat

d

When people increase their physical activity without increasing their food intake, they will most likely: a. gain weight b. require fewer calories per day c. lose fat d. lose muscle mass

C

Which of the following agencies sets standards regarding nutrition or health claims on food labels? a. Department of Agriculture b. National Institutes of Health c. Food and drug administration d. Centers for disease control

C

In which of the following lists do all of the foods have a high percentage of calories from fats? a. pecans, mayonnaise, chocolate b. almonds, sunflower seeds, baked beans c. gelatin, apple pie, frosted yellow cake d. marshmallow, spinach, oatmeal raisin cookies

A

Kerry is preparing a meal for his new girlfriend. Which of the following is the most important thing he can do to make sure the food he prepares is safe to eat. a. wash hands before preparing food b. purchase prepared food from a takeout deli c. Set out all foods well in advance so he doesn't have to rush. d. read the nutrition facts labels carefully.

A

Taking megadoses of certain vitamins may lead to a variety of side effects. One side effect of a mega dose of vitamin A is a. blurred vision b. ulcers c. hearing loss d. depression

A

Teresa is cleaning her refrigerator for the first time in months. She throws out the moldy foods and foods that are past the use by date. She has some food items that she is unsure about. What advice would you give her? a. when in doubt throw it out b. throwing away food is wasteful c. add these food to a stew. the high cooking temperature will kill any bacteria d. if the food is in a jar with a tight lid it will last forever.

A

Which of the following is listed on the nutrition facts label of all food products a. number of calories per serving b. percent of calories from fat per serving c. health claims of the food d. amount of vitamin E per serving

A

Which of the following would be the best way to determine whether, on average, a person is consuming a healthful diet a. a seven day food intake record b. a 24 hour food frequency survey c. a seven day physical activity record d. a three day weight change record

A

Which of these foods are natural HIGHEST in vitamin A? A. Dark green and and deal Yelow vegetables B. Fresh and frozen fruits C. Low-fat and nonfat milks D. Whole grain and whole weat at vegitables

A

Digested carbohydrates that are not needed for energy are stored as glycogen. If glycogen storage sites are full what happens to MOST excess carbohydrates? a. they excreted as waste b. they are stored as fat c. they are held in the intestine d. they are circulated in the blood

B

Raw poultry may contain bacteria. Which of the following would likely be the most effective way to avoid contaminating other foods when preparing chicken. a. wash all fruits and vegetables b. wash the cutting board in hot soapy water after cutting raw chicken c. keep the chicken in the refrigerator d. cook the chicken in the microwave

B

Which of the following would be the best resource to learn about healthy weight management: a. a commercial weight loss program b. a best selling diet book c. the national dietetic association website d. a local health food store

C

Which of the following would be the best source of nutritional information? a. people who sell vitamins b. infomercials for cooking products c. a food product label d. weight loss products

C

Which of the following would be the best source of reliable nutrition information: a. an advertisement b. best selling book on nutrition c. a registered dietitian d. an aerobics instructor

C

Which of the following would be the best way to reduce the amount of daily fat intake in an individual's diet? a. only eat food prepared at home. b. substitute margarine for butter c. bake, broil, grill, or steam foods d. deep fry foods

C

Which of these is not one of the dietary goals for healthy nutrition? a. avoid eating too much fat b. avoid eating too much sugar c. avoid skipping the same meal every day d. avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol

C

Which of these statements is true about the dietary guidelines for Americans? a. they include 9 nutrition guidelines b. they help determine how many servings of specific foods to eat daily c. they provide information about foods that promote health and prevent disease. d. they are updated every 10 years.

C

Ziary purchased some applesauce at the store. After eating a serving she wants to store the rest. Where should she store the applesauce? a. store the applesauce in the cupboard b. store it on the kitchen counter c. store in the fridge d. store the applesauce wherever she has room

C

The number of calories a person needs is influenced by which of the following factors? I. Age II. Gender III. Physical Activity a. I. only b. III only c. II and III only d I, II, and III

D

The recommended daily caloric intake of a person is influenced by the following EXCEPT: a. age b. gender c. activity level d. types of food eaten

D

Tim's doctor has suggested that he lose some weight. Which of the following is the most healthful way for Tim to lose some weight? a. skip breakfast in the morning b. chew gum or eat crackers during his work breaks c. continue working instead of taking breaks d. go for a walk around the building during his work breaks.

D

Todd is wondering about the accuracy of a claim made by a weight loss product ad in his local paper. Who is the best person to ask about this claim? a. a person from the advertising department of the paper b. the person or company who placed the ad c. someone who has used the product d. a licensed health care provider

D

What is the scorce of moste dietary cholesterol? A. Fruits an vegetable B. Breads and cereals C. Candies and sweets D. Meats and dairy prouducts

D

Which of the following individuals would be LEAST likely to provide reliable weight management info a. Doctor b. dietitian c. health teacher d. friend

D

Which of these is NOT a symptom of anorexia a. denial of feelings of hunger b. excessive exercise c. loss of body fat d. episodes of binge eating

D

Which of these is not a problem associated with sugared soft drinks? a. consuming too many of these drinks can lead to obesity. b. consuming these drinks can contribute to tooth decay. c. these drinks are used a substitutes for more nutritious foods. d. these drinks contribute to high levels of blood cholesterol.

D

A generic product can be assumed to be a. generally the same composition as a name brand product b. of lower quality than the name brand product c. of higher quality than the name brand product d. generally the same price as the name brand product

a

Which of these foods does not provide a complete protein? A. macaroni B. rice and beans C. beef D. peanut butter

a

Barbara has to pack a lunch to take to school. She stores her lunch in her locker from 7:30 until noon. Which sandwich would be the best choice to pack for lunch? a. egg salad b. peanut butter and jelly c. roast beef with lettuce tomato and mayo d. tuna salad

b

Factors that determine the energy needs of an individual include: a. the amount of stress and family eating habits b. the level of daily activity and one's basal metabolism c. appetite and level of hunger d. types of food eaten

b

Howard has been under a lot of pressure to complete a big assignment. Because time is a factor, he has been eating all of his meals at fast food restaurants. Which food would be a low fat choice for him at a fast food restaurant? a. fish sandwich b. vegetarian pizza c. broiled chicken sandwich d. cheesebuger

b

Jeff is selective about the foods he eats. His family has always encouraged him to try different foods but he refuses to try anything new. Which of the following factors is most likely influencing Jeff's decision not to try new foods? a. curiosity b. personal likes and dislikes c. peer pressure d. family pressure

b

What is the recommended number of daily servings of calcium-rich food for young adults? a. one b. three c. six d. eleven

b

Which source of calories does the body use most efficiently as energy? a. protein b. carbohydrates c. fats d. fiber

b

Which statement about dietary fiber is not true? a. it provides bulk to the diet b. it should consumed in very small amounts c. It is usually found in foods high in complex carbohydrates. d. It helps move waste through the intestines.

b

Wich of these is not a good source of vitimin c? A. grape fruit b. apples c. cantialoupes d. bell pepers

b

A person who takes in 150 calories per day more than he or she burn in energy will gain about 15 lbs. a year. Which of these foods contains approx. 150 calories. a. tsp of sugar b. large cheeseburger c. can of sugared soft drink d. medium pizza

c

Breads and pastas will be digested and will release their energy more slowly if made with a. sugar b. vegetable oil c. whole grains d. vitamins

c

Which of the following compounds when found on food labels indicate the presence of sugars? a. ascorbic acid, calcium sorbate, sodium sorbate b. aspertame, saccharin c. fructose, maltose, sucrose d. cellulose, pectin, guar gum

c