Question 1

Which of the following hormones is made by the fat cells and influences long-term regulation of total fat stores?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endorphins
B)   Cortisol
C)   Leptin
D)   Neuropeptide YE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following nutrition-related diseases is not one of the three leading causes of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cardiovascular disease
B)   Cancer
C)   Stroke
D)   DiabetesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is not true about water?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provides energy
B)   Provides a way to transport nutrients and waste
C)   By-product of cell chemical reactions
D)   Dietary need of approximately 9-13 cups per dayE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a simple carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Starches
B)   Table sugar
C)   Disaccharides
D)   MonosaccharidesE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following contain no calories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alcohol
B)   Proteins
C)   Carbohydrates
D)   VitaminsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kcalories, of which 48 percent of the energy is from carbohydrate and 13 percent from protein. How many kcalories of fat does the meal contain?

Accepted Answer

A)   137
B)   313
C)   287
D)   437E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phytochemicals
B)   Beta blockers
C)   Deoxidizers
D)   Free radicalsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 8

An appropriate attitude toward aging and health is

Accepted Answer

A)   if I live a healthful lifestyle, I may slow the aging process.
B)   the single most important factor for slowing the aging process is eating a healthful diet.
C)   there is nothing I can do to slow the aging process so I will do whatever is most convenient for me.
D)   I will live life to the fullest and let my family physician tell me when I need to change.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein
B)   Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
C)   Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
D)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, waterE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 10

Consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a row for men, or four alcoholic drinks or more for women, is considered _______________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB)  of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A)   20% to 35%
B)   45% to 65%
C)   50% to 70%
D)   55% to 75%E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The "Freshman 15" is the

Accepted Answer

A)   typical waist circumference of college students after freshman year.
B)   typical body fat percentage of college students after freshman year.
C)   amount of weight (in pounds)  typically gained during freshman year of college.
D)   typical BMI of college students after freshman year.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Contain more kcalories than protein
B)   Supply 4 kcalories per gram
C)   Add sweetness to food
D)   Provide a major source of fuel for the bodyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In chemistry terms, which of the following most accurately describes the term organic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Products sold at health food stores
B)   Substances containing energy-yielding nutrients
C)   Substances containing carbon
D)   Products grown without the use of pesticidesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Nutrients are sorted into three groups: (1) those that provide energy; (2) those that promote growth, development, and maintenance; and (3) those that _______________

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A weight reduction regimen calls for a daily intake of 1,400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______% of the total energy is contributed by fat

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The _____________________________ is one important region in the brain that influences whether we eat or not.

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Question 18

Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately _______________ quart(s)

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

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 starches.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Loss of menstrual periods, thinning of bones, gastrointestinal problems, kidney problems, heart abnormalities, and eventually death are serious adverse effects of _______________

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: What You Eat and Why

Which of the following hormones is made by the fat cells and influences long-term regulation of total fat stores?

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Which of the following nutrition-related diseases is not one of the three leading causes of death in the United States?

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Which of the following is not true about water?

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Which of the following is not a simple carbohydrate?

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Which of the following contain no calories?

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A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kcalories, of which 48 percent of the energy is from carbohydrate and 13 percent from protein. How many kcalories of fat does the meal contain?

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What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

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An appropriate attitude toward aging and health is

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Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

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Consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a row for men, or four alcoholic drinks or more for women, is considered _______________.

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The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ from carbohydrate.

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The "Freshman 15" is the

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Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?

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In chemistry terms, which of the following most accurately describes the term organic?

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Nutrients are sorted into three groups: (1) those that provide energy; (2) those that promote growth, development, and maintenance; and (3) those that _______________

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The _____________________________ is one important region in the brain that influences whether we eat or not.

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Pat purchases a 2-liter bottle of root beer. This would be approximately _______________ quart(s)

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

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Loss of menstrual periods, thinning of bones, gastrointestinal problems, kidney problems, heart abnormalities, and eventually death are serious adverse effects of _______________

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