Question 1

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ________% of the total energy is provided by fat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A weight reduction regimen calls for a...

Question 2

The 2015 Food and Health Survey indicated that after taste, ________ is now the number two reason why people choose the food they do.

Accepted Answer

A)   nutrition
B)   convenience
C)   costD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 3

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Enzyme

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) A) and G)
L) A) and B)

Question 4

A kilocalorie is a measure of

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A)   heat energy.
B)   fat in food.
C)   nutrients in food.
D)   sugar and fat in food.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

When the cells of the ________ are stimulated, the desire to eat subsides.

Accepted Answer

A)   satiety center of the brain
B)   feeding center of the brain
C)   pancreas
D)   tastebuds of the tongueE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

When in Europe, you are told that you are eating a steak weighing 140 grams. This is equivalent to how many ounces?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 ounces
B)   3920 ounces
C)   8.75 ounces
D)   1.4 ouncesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source.
-Flavonoids

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A)  Soybeans, legumes
B)  Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables
C)  Grapes, peanuts, red wine
D)  Flaxseed, berries, whole grains
E)  Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant) F) Citrus fruit, tea, chocolateG) Garlic, onions, leekH) C) and D)
I) A) and D)

Question 8

Long-term consequences of eating disorders include heart irregularities, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Phytochemicals

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) A) and D)
L) F) and J)

Question 10

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Genes

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) D) and J)
L) E) and I)

Question 11

To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

Accepted Answer

A)   solid fats.
B)   whole grains.
C)   phytochemicals.
D)   water.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately

Accepted Answer

A)   2 quarts.
B)   4 cups.
C)   2 gallons.
D)   2 pints.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Match the following units with their equivalent measures.
-1 fluid cup

Accepted Answer

A)  2.54 centimeters
B)  28 grams
C)  2.2 pounds
D)  1 teaspoon
E)  240 millilitersF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, water
B)   Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
C)   Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
D)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, waterE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Minerals can

Accepted Answer

A)   provide energy.
B)   be destroyed during cooking.
C)   be degraded by the body.
D)   become part of body structures.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Shelby weighs 70 kilograms, which is ________ pounds.

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The answer of Shelby weighs 70 kilograms, which is ________...

Question 17

Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dextrose
B)   Disaccharides
C)   Dietary fiber
D)   Simple sugarsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is true about the North American diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most of our protein comes from plant sources.
B)   Approximately half of our carbohydrates come from simple sugars.
C)   Most of our fats come from plant sources.
D)   Most of our carbohydrates come from fibers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB)  of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   20% to 35%
B)   45% to 65%
C)   10% to 35%D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 20

One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. This cup of chocolate milk supplies ________ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)   164
B)   124
C)   279
D)   31E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Which of the following are substances in plant foods that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine?

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Enzyme

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Minerals can

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When in Europe, you are told that you are eating a steak weighing 140 grams. This is equivalent to how many ounces?

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Shelby weighs 70 kilograms, which is ________ pounds.

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Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -1 fluid cup

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Which of the following is true about the North American diet?

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According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from protein.

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Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Genes

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A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ________% of the total energy is provided by fat.

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Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

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When the cells of the ________ are stimulated, the desire to eat subsides.

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Long-term consequences of eating disorders include heart irregularities, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and bone loss.

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Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Flavonoids

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The 2015 Food and Health Survey indicated that after taste, ________ is now the number two reason why people choose the food they do.

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A kilocalorie is a measure of

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Phytochemicals

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To reduce their risk for many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

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One cup of chocolate milk contains 15 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of protein. This cup of chocolate milk supplies ________ kcal.

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