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A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body? | vitamin c |
| A food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. How many calories does this food contain? | 81 calories |
| Having a control group enables researchers to | compare findings of the control group with those of the experimental group |
| A serving of food contains 8 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 6 g fat. This food provides ___ kcal/serving. | 106 |
| Which of the following is a definition of "nutrients"? | chemicals in food used by the body for growth and health |
| Which of the following nutrients is a source of energy? | protein |
| A serving of food supplies 15 g carbohydrate, 15 g protein and 4 g fat. Which of the following statements is true about this food? | carbohydrate supplies 60 kcal/serving. |
| How many calories are supplied by a vitamin? | 0 |
| Which of the following are diet related diseases? | some cancers osteoporosis type 2 diabetes cardiovascular disease all of these are correct |
| Since the 1980s, prevalence of obesity has: | increased |
| Which of the following resources is the current U.S. guide for planning nutritious daily menus? | MyPlate |
| The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the | highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily. |
| Christine uses % DVs to help plan nutritious menus with various packaged foods. She should try to obtain at least 100% of the Daily Value for which of the following nutrients? | Potassium |
| Two-year-old Amanda does not like to drink milk, but she loves pudding made with fat-free milk. According to her MyPlate, Amanda should consume 2 cups of milk or milk products daily. To meet this recommendation, Amanda should consume ____ of pudding. | 2 cups |
| Typical Americans eat: | too many calories and solid fat |
| Nutrient density refers to foods that: | are rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories |
| Which of the following is a convenient way to determine appropriate portion sizes and avoid consuming extra calories? | your hand |
| Matt wants to substitute a food that contains healthy fat for cream cheese in a recipe. Which of the following fats should he use? | corn oil |
| Which of the following foods is the most energy dense per serving? | 4 oz donut |
| Which of the following statements is a health claim that FDA allows on a food package? | "Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect." |
| Which of the following microbes is associated with the development of most stomach ulcers? | H. pylori |
| Metabolism takes place in the: | liver |
| chyme is | semisolid liquid formed by the partial digestion of food in the stomach. |
| Bicarbonate: | neutralizes acid from the stomach |
| Villi and microvilli are fingerlike and hairlike projections that line the small intestines. Their purpose is to: | increase surface area of the small intestine |
| Which of the following structures normally prevents swallowed food from entering the larynx and trachea? | epiglottis |
| A primary function of the digestive system is | breakdown of food molecules into nutrients. |
| Intestinal gas is produced by: | bacterial fermentation |
| Which of the following protects the stomach from the damaging effects of the hydrochloric acid? | mucus |
| Which of the following statements is true? | the sense of smell contributes to the sense of taste. some absorption of alcohol occurs in the stomach. mucus protects the lining of the stomach. all of the choices are correct. |
| Why are pesticides used? | to kill insects, rodents, or other living things. |
| Food security has been identified as a problem in | underdeveloped nations. developed nations. developing nations. all of these are correct |
| The process of altering foods through genetic manipulation is called: | biotechnology |
| If a food label says "Made with Organic Ingredients," then the food | contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients |
| Which of the following food assistance programs helps safeguard the health of at-risk low-income women, infants, and children younger than 5 years old in the United States? | Women Infants and Children |
| The "Americanization" of many food cultures around the world is the cause of a growing problem with | obesity |
| A food can display the USDA Organic seal or be labeled "organic" if ________ of its ingredients are organic. | 95% |
| Cows are injected with hormones in order to | increased milk production. increase weight gain. increase meat production. all of these are correct |
| Which of the following health issues is not a direct contributor to food insecurity? | mild to moderate obesity |
| Food fortification can help alleviate dietary deficiencies of | micronutrients |
| The toxin produced by _____ can cause blurry vision, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and even death. | Clostridium botulinum |
| Infants should not be fed honey because it can contain | Clostridium botulinum spores. |
| Which of the following foods is likely to be a source of Salmonella? | raw chicken |
| According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches | 165 degrees F |
| ___________is a commercial heating process that destroys harmful bacteria in milk and fruit juices. | pasteurization |
| In the United States, common sources of food-borne illness include all of the following except: | fungi |
| Which of the following temperatures is recommended for storing chilled foods in the refrigerator? | 40 degrees F |
| Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom, wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly. | 20 |
| Which of the following statements is true? | pregnant women, very young children, and people who have weakened immune systems have high risk of food-borne illness. |
| To reduce the risk of food-borne illness, raw poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least | 165 degrees F |
| Older adults might need a B12 supplement because | their stomach produces less hydrochloric acid |
| Increased _____ is a physiological change associated with normal aging. | heartburn |
| Dysphagia can be caused by | stroke |
| Whole grapes and dried fruit should be avoided by toddlers and preschoolers because these foods | present choking hazard |
| Anna would like to offer a high-fiber, nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son. Based on this information, she should serve | a small unpeeled apple that has been cut into wedges. |
| The requirement of vitamin D increases with age because | all of these are correct. the kidneys lose their ability to convert it to the active form. the intestines lose their ability to absorb it the skin's ability to make it from sunlight decreases |
| In the United States, the diets of many school-age children supply too much | sodium |
| Children who fill up on which of the following foods can result in iron deficiency? | milk |
| Which of the following foods is considered safe for young children | ripe banana |
| Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women? | vitamin D |
| .Bethany is due to give birth to a boy in March. Before she became pregnant, Bethany weighed 140 pounds, which was in the healthy range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnanc | 25-35 |
| Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women? | morning sickness |
| Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains | folic acid |
| Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth. Assuming her development proceeds normally, she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday. | 13.0 |
| Human milk is a rich source of | linoleic acid |
| Which of the following foods is a usually recommended as the first solid food for infants? | rice cereal |
| Most infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they | can sit up with some back support. |
| Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system? | DHA |
| Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant. | iron |
| Which of the following substances is a fluid expressed from the mother's breast before breast milk develops? | colostrum |
| Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat, high-carbohydrate pre-event snack for an athlete? | handful of dried apricots |
| Many sports organizations have banned the use of _____ by athletes. | anabolic steroids |
| Muscles store ____, the immediate source of glucose for contracting muscles. | glycogen |
| It takes about __________ minutes of aerobic activity for our bodies to switch to fat as a fuel. | 20 |
| Peter is a resistance athlete who weighs 91kg. According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, he should consume at least _____ g of protein daily. | 109 |
| By performing exercise regularly, people can reduce their risk of | cardiovascular disease |
| To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet, David can eat | pretzel |
| You are getting ready to run a half-marathon and you want your diet to provide an edge. Which of the following nutrients will do this? | carbohydrates |
| _____ is the primary source of direct energy ("energy currency") for cells. | ATP |
| Glucose is the primary fuel for intense activity. It comes primarily from: | glycogen stores |
| Being overweight/obese increases the risk for various health conditions. Which of the following conditions is affected by overweight/obesity? | type 2 diabetes respiratory disorders orthopedic conditions pregnancy all these conditions are affected by overweight/obesity. |
| Which of the following statements correctly describes a factor that contributes to the growing obesity epidemic? | people consume too many ready-to-eat foods prepared outside the home |
| Todd's body is shaped like a pear, because his excess body fat is distributed mostly around his hips. His body fat distribution is associated with | fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. |
| _________ fat deposits are under the abdominal muscles. | visceral |
| People suffering from anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from | all of the choices are correct. electrolyte imbalances. suicide starvation |
| Bioelectrical impedance is based on the fact that: | muscle impedes electric current flow more than fat. |
| Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa | deny they are too thin |
| ___________ is a hormone that reduces hunger and inhibits fat storage in the body. | leptin |
| Aimee's BMI is 16.8. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range. | underweight |
| Body mass index is | based on the relationship between weight and risk of chronic disease. |
| Body mass index is | insensible |
| Which of the following minerals is necessary for proper muscle contraction? | calcium |
| Which of the following statements is true? | "A healthy person's average daily total water input usually equals his or her average total daily water output." |
| Minerals are divided into two categories. Name the categories: | trace and major |
| Osmosis is the | passage of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane. |
| Bottled water is not necessarily better than tap water because | |
| The prevalence of _____ tends to be higher in populations that consume diets rich in sodium. | hypertension |
| Maria has hemochromatosis. Which of the following supplements should he avoid taking? | iron |
| Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral? | All of the above. It is regulated by the FDA and the FDA does not require the companies to use certified laboratories for water quality testing or to report test results. It could be tap water that is enhanced with a mineral and then bottled. |
| Which of the following nutrients is a major mineral? | potassium |
| About _____ % of an average healthy young man's body weight is water. | 60 |
| People who are unable to absorb fat are likely to develop a _________ deficiency. | Vitamin A |
| Which of the following vitamins have antioxidant activity? | C and E A and B6 B12 and K D and pantothenic acid |
| Which of the following vitamins can be made by the human body? | Vitamin D |
| _____ are fat-soluble vitamins. | vitamins K, E, and D |
| Enriched grain products have specific amounts of ___________ added during processing. | thiamin |
| To reduce the likelihood of giving birth to babies with neural tube defects, women of childbearing age should obtain adequate | folate |
| Which of the following statements is true? | excessive intakes of vitamin A can damage the liver. vitamin A is necessary for rods and cones to function properly. all of the choices are correct. liver, butter and eggs are good sources of preformed vitamin A. |
| _____ are water-soluble vitamins. | niacin, riboflavin and thiamin |
| Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C? | green pepper |
| Which of the following practices may reduce your risk of cancer? | eating more fruits and vegetables. |
| Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight? | the woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man. |
| Bob's blood alcohol concentration is 0.25. Based on this information, Bob is | unconscious. |
| Nearly all alcohol ingested is metabolized in the: | liver |
| Alcohol metabolism is not influenced by a person's | level of caffeine consumption |
| Pam is 6-weeks pregnant. Although Paige drank alcohol before she became pregnant, she refuses to drink any alcohol now, because she does not want to have a baby born with | fetal alcohol spectrum disorder |
| Chronic alcohol abuse increases the risk of ____ cancer. | colon all of these are correct. pancreatic stomach |
| he liver can metabolize ______ drink(s) of alcohol per hour. | 1 |
| Alcohol is | a depressant drug |
| Which of the following statements about alcohol is incorrect? | promotes a good night sleep |
| Which of the following individuals should not drink alcohol? | your pregnant sister your high school age friend your father while operating heavy equipment None of these individuals should drink alcohol Quiz Score: 20 out of 20 Submission Details: your pregnant sister your high school age frien |
| Which of the following foods contain complete protein? | "beef, milk, eggs." |
| What is the RDA for protein of a healthy adult woman who weighs 62 kg? | 49.6 grams |
| During digestion, which of the following substances denatures the proteins in food? | stomach acid |
| Which of the following statements is true? | the human body normally uses very little protein for energy. proteins are comprised of smaller chemical units called nucleic acids. |
| Which of the following foods is naturally a good source of high-quality protein? | tuna fish |
| Bella is 24 years of age and weighs 156 pounds. Based on her body weight, her RDA for protein is about _____ grams. | 57 |
| Plant-based diets may not supply enough ____ to meet a child's needs. | protein |
| Which of the following diseases/conditions may be a possible risk of consuming a vegetarian diet? | iron defiency anemia |
| Rachael is 26 years of age, healthy and pregnant. Based on this information, her body is in | positive nitrogen balance |
| A protein is said to be "complete" when: | all essential amino acids are present and in proper proportion. |
| The most effective way to lower cholesterol is to: | reduce saturated fat intake |
| _____ acid is an omega-6 fatty acid. | linoleic |
| Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids? | canola oil |
| In the United States, _____ is the leading cause of death. | heart disease |
| Which of the following statements is true? | fat content in foods adds taste and contribute to satiety. |
| Jeannine's total blood cholesterol level is 235 mg/dl. According to this information, | "Jeannine needs to reduce her total cholesterol level to under 200 mg/dl to lower her risk of heart disease." |
| Which fats are liquid at room temperature? | Unsaturated fats |
| Which of the following groups of foods do not contain cholesterol? | avocados, bananas, and beans |
| Which of the following is a function of fat? | Most concentrated source of energy for the body." |
| Which of the following foods is a naturally rich source of omega-3 fatty acids? | tuna fish |
| Which of the following statements is true? | "A diet that contains whole-grain foods may help relieve constipation." |
| What are the main sources of complex carbohydrates in a person's diet? | seeds, beans, and grains |
| Kyle sweetens his hot cereal with a teaspoon of brown sugar. The chemical name for this type of sugar is | sucrose |
| The primary role of carbohydrate in the human body is to: | provide the body with energy |
| Glycogen is | the form of carbohydrate stored in liver and muscle tissue. |
| What happens to carbohydrates that are not digested (fiber) in the intestine? | they pass into the large intestine and are absorbed. |
| If a person uses up the body's reserve supply of glycogen and still does not eat, glucose (sugar) comes from the: | liver |
| How many grams of carbohydrate would it take to equal 32 calories? | 8 |
| Which one of these ingredients should you watch for on a food label when you want to avoid added sugar? | honey |
| Sucrose is an example of a: | disaccharide |
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