Chapter 10

Question 1

Essential nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT

minerals
proteins
enzymes
vitamins

Answer 1

enzymes

Question 2

Fat provides _____ calories per gram.

9
4
1
90

Answer 2

9

Question 3

Foods from most plant sources supply _______ proteins.

nonessential
essential
incomplete
complete

Answer 3

incomplete

Question 4

Minerals:

are found only in animal products
help regulate body functions.
make up about 60 percent of total body weight.
provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy

Answer 4

help regulate body functions.

Question 5

Food irradiation

does not require special labeling.
reduces spoilage of treated foods.
utilizes radioactive materials.
currently approved only for red meat.

Answer 5

utilizes radioactive materials.

Question 6

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

sodium
vitamin B-12
calcium
fiber

Answer 6

sodium

Question 7

A healthy Mediterranean style diet includes more ________.

refined grains
soy products
fruit and seafood.
dairy

Answer 7

fruit and seafood.

Question 8

The Dietary Reference Intakes

are used as a basis for most food labels.
are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
will eventually be replaced by RDA values
are a food group plan.

Answer 8

are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.

Question 9

Strategies to prevent osteoporosis include all of the following EXCEPT

high intake of vitamin A
moderation in the consumption of caffeine.
weight-bearing aerobic exercise.
adequate vitamin D intake

Answer 9

high intake of vitamin A

Question 10

Which is a fat-soluble vitamin?

D
B-12
C
B-1

Answer 10

D

Question 11

Which of the following essential nutrients do NOT supply energy?

proteins
carbohydrates
vitamins
fats

Answer 11

vitamins

Question 12

Which of the following essential nutrients is most important in the formation of bones and muscles?

proteins
fats
carbohydrates
lipids

Answer 12

proteins

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

They remove waste products.
They support and cushion your organs.
They help insulate the body.
They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Answer 13

They remove waste products.

Question 14

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

a reduced risk of heart disease.
a reduced risk of certain forms of cancer.
a reduced risk of diabetes.
All of the answers are correct.

Answer 14

All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Fiber can help

prevent constipation by increasing fecal bulk.
reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
reduce the absorption of cholesterol.
All of the answers are correct.

Answer 15

All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

vitamin E
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin K

Answer 16

vitamin C

Question 17

Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of

phosphorous
zinc
calcium
iron

Answer 17

calcium

Question 18

Women who are considering getting pregnant should include foods and supplements fortified with which of the following nutrient?

thiamine (B1)
folic acid (vitamin B9)
potassium
vitamin C

Answer 18

folic acid (vitamin B9)

Question 19

The FDA requires special labeling for foods from genetically modified or cloned sources.

True
False

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

True
False

Answer 20

False