Question 1

Connie's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

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A)   calcium
B)   fibre
C)   protein
D)   folateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A true food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The recommended daily intake of fibre for women is ____________ grams.

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   25
C)   35
D)   45E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Phytochemicals

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A)   are a substance found in plant food that may help prevent chronic disease.
B)   are linked to the development of some cancers.
C)   are best obtained through supplements rather than trying to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
D)   have been shown to be toxic if ingested in large amounts in plant foods.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The Dietary Reference Intakes

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A)   are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
B)   will eventually be replaced by RDA values.
C)   are used as a basis for most food labels.
D)   are a food group plan.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

When it comes to building strong bones, good advice would be to

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A)   limit your sun exposure to less than 10 minutes per week.
B)   eat a diet high in protein.
C)   consume calcium from supplements because it is absorbed better than calcium from foods.
D)   engage in weight-bearing aerobic activities.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A nutrient claim of "reduced fat or low in fat" means which of the following?

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A)   contains 0 grams of fat per serving
B)   contains 0.5 grams or less of fat per serving
C)   contains 1 gram or less of fat per serving
D)   contains 3 grams or less of fat per servingE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding foodborne illnesses?

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A)   Raw or undercooked animal products and oysters pose the greatest risk.
B)   Most of the foodborne illness is caused by disease-causing microorganisms.
C)   Undercooked vegetable products pose a significant risk.
D)   Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are more at risk for severe complications.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods, you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A nutrient claim of "lean" means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   cooked seafood, meat, or poultry with less than 5 percent fat
B)   cooked seafood, meat, or poultry with less than 12 percent fat
C)   cooked seafood, meat, or poultry with less than 17 percent fat
D)   cooked seafood, meat, or poultry with less than 25 percent fatE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The purpose of food irradiation is to kill potentially harmful pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A food rich in calcium is

Accepted Answer

A)   green leafy vegetables.
B)   lean meat.
C)   nuts.
D)   apples.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

At least _____ percent of fractures in people 50 years of age and older are related to osteoporosis.

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A)   50
B)   60
C)   70
D)   80E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin A
C)   folate
D)   riboflavinE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamins?

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A)   Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)   Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)   Vitamins provide direct energy to the body.
D)   Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are best described as

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A)   complete.
B)   essential.
C)   nonessential.
D)   incomplete.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Fats are also called

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A)   lipids.
B)   enzymes.
C)   glycogen.
D)   glycerol.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A nutrient claim of "low in cholesterol" means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   contains 5 milligrams of cholesterol or less
B)   contains 20 milligrams of cholesterol or less
C)   low in saturated fatty acids
D)   contains 20 milligrams of cholesterol or less and is low in saturated fatty acidsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Sulphites are used to

Accepted Answer

A)   protect meats from toxins.
B)   fortify vitamins in juices.
C)   protect vegetables from browning.
D)   maintain the fresh taste of fruits.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Vegetarians who include milk and cheese products and small amounts of fish and poultry in their diets are called

Accepted Answer

A)   vegans.
B)   lacto-vegetarians.
C)   lacto-ovo-vegetarians.
D)   semivegetarians.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

The recommended daily intake of fibre for women is ____________ grams.

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At least _____ percent of fractures in people 50 years of age and older are related to osteoporosis.

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Phytochemicals

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamins?

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The purpose of food irradiation is to kill potentially harmful pathogens.

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Fats are also called

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A nutrient claim of "low in cholesterol" means which of the following?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding foodborne illnesses?

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Sulphites are used to

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Vegetarians who include milk and cheese products and small amounts of fish and poultry in their diets are called

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A food rich in calcium is

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To obtain a complete protein from plant foods, you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

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When it comes to building strong bones, good advice would be to

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A nutrient claim of "lean" means which of the following?

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A nutrient claim of "reduced fat or low in fat" means which of the following?

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The Dietary Reference Intakes

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Protein sources that provide all the amino acids that cannot be manufactured in the body are best described as

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A true food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

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Connie's current diet is most likely to be adequate in which of the following nutrients?

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Which low intake of this vitamin has been linked to increased heart disease risk?

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