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What is the major monosaccharide found in the human body?
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a. glucose
b. sucrose
c. lactose
d. galactose
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Which of these is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the human digestive
process?
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a. amino acid
b. simple sugar
c, starch
d. fiber
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What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010?
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a. to help people with specific diseases requiring special diet information
b. to provide dietary guidelines for Americans from birth to old age
c. to support the premise that nutrients should come primarily from supplements
d. to help Americans choose an overall healthful diet
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How much moderate-intensity exercise is recommended in order to decrease an individual’s risk
of chronic disease?
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a. 30 minutes per day
b. 45 minutes per day
c. 60 minutes per day
d. 90 minutes per day
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a. facilitate communication with the brain and other organs.
«a support and protect the lungs, store fat, and produce blood cells.
© ¢. hold internal structures together and facilitate movement.
d. secrete important substances, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste.
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What happens in the human body when too much Vitamin C is consumed via supplements?
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a. It is stored in muscle and liver.
b. The body converts it to its active form.
c. It will all be used for metabolic processes.
d. It is excreted in the feces and urine.
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What substances manufactured by the endocrine glands act as chemical messengers in the body?
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a. enzymes
b. genes
c. hormones
d. proteases
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What is the term for the partially digested food mixture as it leaves the stomach and enters the
small intestine?
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a. chyme
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c. mucus
d. chyle
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How does the body regulate blood glucose levels after a meal?
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a. Glycogen is released from muscles.
b. Epinephrine is released by the adrenal glands.
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c. Insulin is released from the pancreas.
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_Glucagon is releasedfrom the pancreas.
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Which of these is the only animal-derived food that contains a significant amount of
carbohydrates?
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© a. beef
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c. milk
d. poultry
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Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrate?
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a. lipase
b. protease
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c. amylase
d. dextrose
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Plant proteins are considered incomplete when they are missing which of these?
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a. peptide bonds
b. gelatin
c. branch chained amino acids
d. essential amino acids
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Edema can be caused by a lack of which substance in the bloodstream?
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© 4. cholesterol
*~,~triglycerides
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c. protein
d. glucose
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The enzymatic digestion of protein begins in the
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a. mouth.
b. esophagus.
c. stomach.
d. small intestine.
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Based on the RDA, how many grams of protein would a healthy 125-pound woman need daily?
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a. 46
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Which of the following is closely correlated with an increase in basal metabolic rate?
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a. being a female
b. having a smaller body surface area per body volume
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c. having greater lean body mass
“\c undergoing an extreme dieting regime
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Joe is 25 years old and weighs 154 pounds. What would be Joe’s 24-hour estimated basal
metabolic rate?
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a. 70 keal/24 hours
8 b. 1680 kcal/24 hours
S748 keal/24 hours
© 4.3696 keal/24 hours
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Which term refers to the minimum amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest?
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a. basal metabolism
b. physical activity caloric expenditure
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin with exposure to UVB rays?
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a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B-6
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
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Iron absorption is enhanced by the consumption of
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a. eggs.
b. chicken.
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d. oranges.
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Why does an increase in energy expenditure require an increase in B complex vitamins?
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a. They provide minimal calories.
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b. They are involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.
c. They have a high bioavailability.
d. They regulate calcium absorption.
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What compound is necessary for the absorption of Vitamin B-12?
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®@ 4. intrinsic factor
b. insulin
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d. calcium
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How does sodium maintain appropriate fluid balance in the body?
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a. In osmosis, sodium acts as the major positive ion in the extracellular fluid.
8 bin osmosis, sodium acts as the major negative ion in the extracellular fluid.
Sin osmosis, sodium acts as the major positive ion in the intracellular fluid.
d. In osmosis, sodium acts as the major negative ion in the intracellular fluid.
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Which mineral is important in regulating the human heartbeat?
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a. iron
b. potassium
c. sodium
d. zine
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Goiter is caused by a deficiency of
Select one:
a. fluoride.
b. iodine.
c. magnesium.
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During which stage of the lifecycle can a prolonged deficiency in iron result in impaired
cognitive development?
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Q a. early infancy
b. early adulthood
c. late adulthood
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Which government program provides supplemental food vouchers specifically for low-income
pregnant women and children?
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a. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
b. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
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c. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
d. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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Which statement describes a c
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a. The white blood cell count increases,
dy temperature is lowered, which
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Which of these is an effective means to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses?
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a. Increase the use of antibiotics in animal feed.
b. Keep cold foods between 42-50 degrees F.
c. Keep hot foods between 90-100 degrees F.
d. Thaw foods in the refrigerator.
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, which of the following is a useful strategy
for reducing the intake of pesticide residue from foods?
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a. Thoroughly scrub, rinse, and peel fruits and vegetables.
b. Limit the variety of foods eaten to avoid overexposure to chemicals.
c. Consume only larger, more mature fish and not smaller, younger ones.
d. Eat the outer leaves of compact leafy vegetables and discard the remainder.
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It is unlawful to add any amount of a cancer-causing substance to food, according to the
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The body's need for iron increases during pregnancy because of the need to
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a. increase absorption of Vitamin C.
b. reduce nausea.
c. increase appetite.
d. synthesize additional hemoglobin.
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It is recommended that a healthy woman of normal weight gain about how many pounds during
pregnancy?
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a. up to 15
b. 16 to 25
c. 26 to 35
d. 36 to 45
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After about six months, which mineral stores have been depleted in breast-fed babies?
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a. calcium
b. iron
c. magnesium
d. iodine
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Why is it recommended that solids foods be introduced after six months of age?
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a. to prevent risk of choking
b. to decrease risk of food allergies
c. to meet increased caloric needs
d. to meet increased calcium needs
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Which of the following can increase the risk of osteoporosis?
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a. higher lactase production
b. increased absorption of calcium
c. inadequate exposure to sunlight
d. increased vitamin D synthesis
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What is one of the basic premises of the USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010?
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a. Most Americans can best meet their nutrient needs by taking supplements.
b. Adults should consume 8 to 10 glasses of water every day.
c. Nutrient needs should be met primarily through food consumption.
d. Weight loss is best achieved with a low-carbohydrate diet.
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How does an active lifestyle help to slow some of the physiological changes that occur during
aging?
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