Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   To achieve optimal health, you should individualize your diet to match your blood type, eye color, and other physical characteristics.
B)   Nutritional needs of healthy people vary during different life stages, such as infancy and pregnancy.
C)   Regardless of their ages and physical conditions, people don't need to take dietary supplements that include vitamins and minerals.
D)   By taking dietary supplements that provide nutrients and phytochemicals, people can maintain good health without eating foods.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Based on this information, lack of physical activity is a

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A)   cause of death.
B)   deficiency condition.
C)   critical determinant.
D)   risk factor.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

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A)   Fat provides about 75% of total calories.
B)   Vitamin E provides the most food energy.
C)   Carbohydrate provides the most food energy.
D)   Fat provides the most food energy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of

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A)   rads.
B)   thermals.
C)   kilocalories.
D)   milligrams.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

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A)   Teenage boys
B)   School-age children
C)   Pregnant women
D)   AlcoholicsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

An essential nutrient

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A)   is only in foods from animal sources.
B)   is made by your body.
C)   must be supplied by your diet.
D)   performs a vital function in your body.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Calcium
C)   Proteins
D)   Vitamin AE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 1: Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?

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The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of

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An essential nutrient

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A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

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According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Based on this information, lack of physical activity is a

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Exam 1: Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Which of the following nutrients provides energy for humans?

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The energy value of a raw peach is reported as a number of

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An essential nutrient

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A serving of food supplies 18 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 18 mg vitamin E, 2 mg iron, and 100 g water. Which of the following statements is true about a serving of the food?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following groups of Americans is most at risk of undernutrition?

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According to numerous scientific studies, low levels of physical activity are associated with increased chances of developing excess body fat and type 2 diabetes. Based on this information, lack of physical activity is a

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