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Nutrition Final Exam
The nutrition facts label requires information of all of the following minerals except for? -
ANS-zinc

Which nutrient is not required on food labels - ANS-Vitamin C

What can you assume if a level states the food is "an excellent source of vitamin C"? -
ANS-One serving contains at least 20 percent of the Daily Value (DV)

Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intakes are: - ANS-Nutrient intakes associated
with a low risk of chronic disease

Many Americans enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving due to: -
ANS-Associations

Which group is not a basic food group included in the USDA Food Intake Patterns? -
ANS-Solid fats and added sugars group

Sanjay is searching the Internet for credible sources of nutrition information. Which
address suggests it is the least credible? - ANS-www.bestsuperfoods.com

Nutrient-dense foods: - ANS-Delivers the most nutrients for the smallest number of
Kcalories

According to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) committee, what percentage of daily
kcalories should be supplied by protein? - ANS-10-35 percent

The data collected in nutrition surveys are used by the government to: - ANS-Establish
public policy on nutrition education

Russell runs for 30 min at a pace of six miles/hour. Assuming his runs are always this
length and pace, what is the minimum number of runs he needs to do each week to
meet the weekly time guidelines for activity? - ANS-Three

A diet that does not overemphasize one nutrient or food type all the expense of another
is: - ANS-Balanced

,According to the USDA Food Intake Patterns, which of the following provides three
ounces of protein? - ANS-Three tablespoons of peanut butter

"Supports immune health" is an example of? - ANS-A structure-function claim

What taste preferences are most widely liked? - ANS-Salty and sweet

Vitamins provide___ kcalories per gram. - ANS-0

Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to: - ANS-Assess dietary nutrient adequacy

Which health claim linking nutrients and food constituents to disease is NOT reliable? -
ANS-Sodium reduces hypertension risk

Which nutrients supply energy? - ANS-Carbohydrate, fat, and protein

The essential nutrients are those: - ANS-That must be obtained from foods

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers that: - ANS-They should
be suspicious of product claims that use impressive-sounding medical terms

How many calories are from fat in a food that contains 20 grams of fat? - ANS-180

All of the following are leading causes of death in the United States that are nutrient-
related except: - ANS-poor appetite

Which nutrient has the greatest energy density? - ANS-fat

How many calories did Roberto consume if he consumed 108 grams of protein, 97
grams fat, 272grams carbohydrate, and 15 grams alcohol? - ANS-2,498 calories

Which of the following statements about minerals is true? - ANS-They are inorganic

What of the following is a true statement about alcohol? - ANS-It is metabolized into
energy

How many calories are in a food that contains 14 grams carbohydrate, nine grams
protein, and six grams fat? - ANS-146

,Based on recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, how many calories
from added sugars should a person stay below when consuming a 2,400- calorie diet? -
ANS-240 calories

Which type of physical activities are recommended by the American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM) for developing and maintaining fitness? - ANS-Cardiorespiratory,
strength, and flexibility training

Choose the ultra-processed food that should be eaten sparingly. - ANS-Soft drinks, corn
chips, and toaster pastries

Jayden is reviewing information about a new supplement. Which of the following would
be considered valid information and not a quackery warning sign? - ANS-The
supplement is the subject of several abstracts published on the National Library of
Medicine (NLM) PubMed website

Which energy-yielding food is pure fat? - ANS-Canola oil

If a food contains 25 grams carbohydrate, six grams protein, and five grams fat, what
percentage of calories is from fat? - ANS-27 percent

Excess glucose in the blood is converted into glycogen and stored primarily in the: -
ANS-liver and muscles

Which of the following is a correct statement about glucose? - ANS-It is also known as
dextrose

How much added sugar do U.S. adults consume on average in terms of daily energy
intake? - ANS-15 percent

A carton of ice cream displays the following list of ingredients: milk-fat and nonfat milk
sorbitol, pecans, cellulose butter, stevia, caramel color, citric acid, acesulfame
potassium, and carrageenan. What nonnutritive sweeteners are in the product? -
ANS-Stevia and acesulfame potassium

In the small intestine, amylase breaks down starch down into the following: -
ANS-Maltose

The stored form of glucose in the body is called: - ANS-Glycogen

, Which of the following is equivalent to approximately 4 teaspoons of white sugar: -
ANS-6 ounces of carbonated non-diet soft drink

The main route for excretion of cholesterol from the body is: - ANS-In the feces

Trans-fatty acids are: - ANS-Naturally found in some foods

Due to their roles in brain development and prevention of heart disease, Americans
need to consume more: - ANS-Omega-3 Fatty acids

Which of the following types of fatty acids are essential for normal growth and
development and appear to play an important role in the prevention and treatment of
many chronic diseases? - ANS-Omega-3

Which enzymes digest fats in the mouth, stomach, and intestines? - ANS-Lipases

Which of the following carbohydrates is a polysaccharide? - ANS-Starch

Yesterday, Hannah consumed 2,345 calories and 270 grams of carbohydrate. What
percentage of her daily energy intake was from carbohydrate? - ANS-46 percent

The alternative sweetener that is unsafe for people with phenylketonuria is: -
ANS-aspartame

Which of the following foods would you recommend to someone interested in lowering
his or her blood cholesterol level? - ANS-Oatmeal

Which of these alternative sweeteners are sugar alcohols? - ANS-Sorbitol, Maltitol, and
mannitol

Which of the following escape digestion and absorption in the small intestine? -
ANS-Resistant starches

Which of the following is not true regarding plant sterols? - ANS-They raise blood
cholesterol levels

A fatty acid with one double bond is describes as: - ANS-monounsaturated

What is the major fat found in both the diet and in the body? - ANS-Triglycerides

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