NUR 1172 / NUR1172 Principles of Nutrition Exam 1 Quiz Bank | Already Rated A | Latest 2022/2023 | Rasmussen College
1. A vegetarian diet in which dairy foods and eggs are included is known as:
A. lactovegetarian.
B. pure vegan.
C. flexitarian.
D. ovolactovegetarian.
2. One of the ...
NUR 1172 / NUR1172 Principles of Nutrition Exam 1
Quiz Bank | Already Rated A | Latest 2022/2023 |
Rasmussen College
1. A vegetarian diet in which dairy foods and eggs are included is known as:
A. lactovegetarian.
B. pure vegan.
C. flexitarian.
D. ovolactovegetarian.
2. One of the major reasons why carbohydrates play a major role in nutrition is because
they:
A. are widely available.
B. are absorbed in the stomach.
C. provide a ready source of vitamins and minerals.
D. can be eaten without special preparation.
3. Ingredients necessary for photosynthesis to occur include carbon dioxide, water, and:
A. glucose.
B. nitrogen.
C. chlorophyll.
D. hydrogen.
4. Carbohydrates are composed of a combination of carbon, hydrogen, and:
, A. oxygen.
B. nitrogen.
C. water.
D. glucose.
5. The process of photosynthesis is responsible for the synthesis of:
A. carbohydrates.
B. proteins.
C. fats.
D. vitamins.
6. The sugar to which all other sugars are converted during human metabolism is:
A. sucrose.
B. fructose.
C. glucose.
D. maltose.
7. The body organ that synthesizes lactose is the:
A. liver.
B. breast.
C. kidneys.
D. pancreas.
,8. The preferred fuel of the cells lining the colon is:
A. short-chain fatty acids.
B. long-chain fatty acids.
C. amino acids.
D. glucose.
9. People with phenylketonuria should avoid foods made with the nonnutritive sweetener:
A. acesulfame-K.
B. aspartame.
C. saccharin.
D. Sucralose
10. A mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent dental caries is:
A. calcium.
B. phosphorus.
C. fluoride.
D. zinc.
11. The type of fiber that is not a carbohydrate is:
A. gums.
B. lignin.
C. pectin.
D. cellulose.
, 12. An example of a food that contains functional fiber is:
A. applesauce.
B. oat bran muffin.
C. jam made with pectin.
D. carrot and raisin salad.
13. Of the following sugars, the one that tastes the sweetest is:
A. glucose.
B. sucrose.
C. galactose.
D. fructose.
14. Fructose is the sugar found in:
A. bread.
B. gelatin desserts.
C. sugar-coated cereals.
D. honey and fruit.
15. A monosaccharide that only occurs naturally in foods in combination with another sugar
as a disaccharide is:
A. fructose.
B. galactose.
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