Question 1

Which is true regarding minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They help regulate body functions.
B)   They are found only in animal products.
C)   They provide the body with 4 calories/gram in energy.
D)   They make up about 70% of total body weight.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for total daily carbohydrate intake (expressed as a percentage of total calories) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 to 15%
B)   15 to 25%
C)   20 to 35%
D)   45 to 65%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Define and describe the differences among saturated,monounsaturated,polyunsaturated,and trans fats.

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Question 4

One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is a leading source of saturated fat in the American diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   shelled nuts
B)   peanut butter
C)   whole milk and cheese
D)   hot dogs and lunch meats.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Saturated fat provides more calories than monounsaturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Carbohydrates consumed in excess of dietary needs can be stored in the body as fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What form do most of the fats in food take?

Accepted Answer

A)   phospholipids
B)   monoglycerides
C)   sterols
D)   triglyceridesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Describe the special challenges faced by one of the vegetarian diet forms,and give at least three strategies that someone following that eating pattern could employ to help achieve a healthy diet.

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Question 10

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans include nine total guidelines.List at least six of these guidelines,and provide at least one practical strategy for putting each guideline into action.

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Question 11

Athletes should follow a diet with 60 to 65% of calories coming from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The FDA tests dietary supplements for purity and potency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is the definition of an amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   a fatty acid that has no double bonds between carbon atoms
B)   a protein building block
C)   a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest
D)   a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuelE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Fats supply more energy per gram than any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which substance would typically contain the most trans fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   liquid vegetable oil
B)   squeeze margarine
C)   stick margarine
D)   soft tub margarineE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What substance may endurance athletes need to consume in larger amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates
B)   protein
C)   vitamins
D)   mineralsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How much essential fat in the form of vegetable oil do humans need each day?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 2 teaspoons
B)   3 to 4 teaspoons
C)   10 to 12 teaspoons
D)   15 to 18 teaspoonsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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