SLO Nutrition Exam

All fats are unhealthy and should be eliminated from the diet if possible

True *False

All macronutrients are energy-yielding

True *False

Proteins are considered a micronutrient.

True *False

The body can make its own micronutrients.

True *False

According to the Activity Level Multiplier for the Harris-Benedict Formula, "moderate" exercise is _____________.

*3-5 days per week 1-3 days per week 2 days per week 10 hours per week

How many minutes of exercise does the USDA recommend children get per day

*60 90 30 40

_____________ are/is produced when proteins are broken down by digestive enzymes

*Amino acids Lipids Glucose Fatty acids

Which of the following is NOT a good source of dietary oils?

*Beef Nuts Fish Avocados

DRI stands for _____________.

*Dietary Reference Intake Daily Required Ingestion Daily Recommended Ingestion Daily Recommended Intake

_____________ are/is produced when carbohydrates are broken down by digestive enzymes

*Glucose Glycerol Amino acids Fatty acids

Which of the following is NOT one of the MyPlate food groups

*Poultry Dairy Grains Protein Foods

The word "Calorie" on a food label is actually referring to a kcal.

*True False

BMR stands for _____________.

*basal metabolic rate body mass ratio biological median ratio basic metabolic rate

An essential nutrient that needs to be consumed in large quantities is called a(n)_________________.

*macronutrient energy-yielding nutrient non energy-yielding nutrient micronutrient

A kilocalorie is defined as the amount of energy necessary to raise the temperature of ________________

1 gram of water by 1°C 1 kilogram of water by 1°F *1 kilogram of water by 1°C 1 pound of water by 1°C

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a person should eat at least ________ of grains per day.

10 milligrams *3 ounces 3 grams 10 ounces

What is the USDA's recommended daily serving of vegetables?

8 oz 4 cups 2 lbs *2 1/2 cups

Why should added sugars, but not natural sugars, be avoided in the diet?

Added sugars, unlike natural sugars, add calories to a meal without being a part of the nutritional content. *Added sugars reduce the nutrient content of foods. Added sugars are worse than natural sugars and cause more health problems. Added sugars have been proven to increase the risk of heart disease but natural sugars have not.

_____________ are/is produced when fats are broken down by digestive enzymes.

Cholesterol Amino acids *Fatty acids Lipids

Which of the following is not one of the six essential nutrients?

Fats Water *Cholesterol Carbohydrates

Which of the following is a group of micronutrients?

Proteins Fats *Vitamins Carbohydrates

Why do oils have their own group in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

The American diet is so high in fat that it has its own food group. *They are a source of essential nutrients and they contribute to good health. They are high in calories and need to be restricted. They cannot be obtained from foods in any of the other food groups.

Which of the following fats is considered "healthy" in moderate amounts?

Trans fats *Polyunsaturated fatty acids Saturated fats No fats are considered "healthy" in any amount.

Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient?

Water Vitamins Minerals *Fat

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the Harris-Benedict Formula?

Weight Age Height *Activity level

Why is drinking fruit juices NOT an good substitute for eating whole fruits?

Whole fruits have protein that juices do not have. All the vitamins in whole fruits are lost when they are juiced. *Whole fruits have fiber that juices do not have. Whole fruits have more calories than juices.

Why are refined grains less nutritious than whole grains

Whole grains naturally have a higher nutritional value than refined grains. *Many of the vitamins have been removed from refined grains during processing. Whole grains are enriched and refined grains are not. Whole grains are grown without pesticides and refined grains are not.

The Harris-Benedict Formula is used to calculate _____________.

energy level percent body fat *BMR BMI

According to the USDA's definition, an "active" lifestyle includes ___________________________

only the physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life physical activity for 30 minutes per day, 3 to 5 days per week physical activity for 40 minutes per day, 3 or more days per week *physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour

Brown rice is a ___________________

pasta legume *whole grain refined grain