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Calories measure what?
A The amount of energy required to make the body produce one gram of fat
B The amount of energy the body uses to burn one gram of fat
C The amount of energy required to run basic functions (heartbeat, breathing, etc...) for one hour
D The amount of energy required to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius
D The amount of energy required to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius
Nutrients that are made of amino acids and that maintain body tissues and supply energy to the body are called what?
A Proteins
B Carbohydrates
C Vitamins
D Minerals
A Proteins
What is the primary source of unsaturated fat?
A Meat
B Vegetables
C Dairy products
D Processed foods
B Vegetables
Complete protein foods are those that _______.
A contain fiber as well as amino acids
B supply all eight essential amino acids
C bind with cholesterol and take it out of the body
D furnish the proteins that the body uses as short-term energy
B supply all eight essential amino acids
A person who repeatedly overeats then vomits in an attempt to be thin is suffering from _______.
A amenorrhea
B anorexia
C bulimia
D obesity
C bulimia
Most Americans receive more than two-thirds of their protein from _______ but most of it should come from _______.
A animal sources, plant sources
B fatty meats, lean means
C simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates
D saturated fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
A animal sources, plant sources
Metabolism may be defined as the_______.
A absorption of food molecules into the bloodstream
B movement of food through the digestive organs
C the chemical process by which the body produces energy and maintains vital functions
D process of breaking down food into components that the body can use
C the chemical process by which the body produces energy and maintains vital functions
What substances may be described as starches from plant material that are broken down by the body into glucose to use for long-term energy?
A Proteins
B Fats
C Simple carbohydrates
D Complex carbohydrates
D Complex carbohydrates
Which of these statements about cholesterol is NOT accurate?
A HDLs (high density lipoproteins) help the body get rid of extra cholesterol
B LDLs (low density lipoproteins) deposit extra cholesterol in the arteries where the accumulations can interrupt blood flow.
C Fiber helps the body get rid of extra cholesterol by binding to it and carrying it out of the body.
D The body does not produce its own cholesterol but requires it for healthy nerves, cells, and digestion.
D The body does not produce its own cholesterol but requires it for healthy nerves, cells, and digestion.
Which of these statements about vitamins, minerals, and water contains an error?
A The body requires large amounts of certain minerals such as calcium, potassium, and sodium (which are called macrominerals), but only small amounts of others such as iron.
B Because 60-70% of the body is water (which carries nutrients, aids in digestion, lubricates joints, and allows many chemical processes), we would die within a few days without it.
C Vitamins are taken into the body either by being dissolved into the tissues by water or by being absorbed into the intestines with the help of fats.
D The most recent standards developed by the government that regulate vitamin and mineral requirements are called the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance).
D The most recent standards developed by the government that regulate vitamin and mineral requirements are called the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance).
A person with _______, though significantly underweight, fears being fat and therefore has an aversion to food.
A bulimia
B anorexia
C hypoglycemia
D bingeing disorder
B anorexia
Approximately _______ of Americans are overweight.
A 1/2
B 1/3
C 1/4
D 2/3
B 1/3
Too much cholesterol harms the body by _______.
A sticking to artery walls and restricting blood flow
B interfering with the body’s ability to regulate sugars
C blocking the body from absorbing nutrients
D inhibiting the ability of the red blood cells to carry oxygen
A sticking to artery walls and restricting blood flow
What substances are sugars that are quickly digested and absorbed in the blood?
A Proteins
B Fats
C Simple carbohydrates
D Complex carbohydrates
C Simple carbohydrates
Which of these is NOT a monounsaturated fat and is therefore a poor dietary choice?
A Peanut oil
B Canola oil
C Coconut oil
D Olive oil
C Coconut oil
Which of these vitamins or minerals is paired incorrectly with its function?
A Iron: healthy blood
B Calcium: strong bones and teeth
C Vitamin B complex: energy conversion
D Vitamin D: maintenance of eyes and skin
D Vitamin D: maintenance of eyes and skin
To reduce total fat intake to a healthy level, avoid all _______ (the most recent addition to nutritional labels), which is found in food with solid plant fat such as stick margarine and cream fillings.
A monounsaturated fat
B polyunsaturated fat
C saturated
D trans-fat
D trans-fat
Too much _______ can lead to high blood pressure.
A calcium
B iron
C protein
D sodium
D sodium
Nutrients that occur naturally in plant and animal tissue and are required for proper function of the body are called what?
A Proteins
B Carbohydrates
C Vitamins
D Minerals
C Vitamins
What substances help maintain body temperature, serve as a source of stored energy, and carry vitamins A, D, E, and K to the cells?
A Fats
B Simple carbohydrates
C Complex carbohydrates
D Proteins
A Fats
The basic units of protein are called what?
A Complex carbohydrates
B Simple carbohydrates
C Cholesterol
D Amino acids
D Amino acids
What percentage of the human body is made of water?
A 60-70
B 40-50
C 30-40
D 20-25
A 60-70
According to the guidelines of the National Academy of Sciences, total fat intake should be _______ percent or less of your total calories.
A 15
B 25
C 30
D 35
C 30
Too little _______ can lead to osteoporosis, or loss of bone density, because the body draws it from the bones to meet its needs.
A fluoride
B iron
C calcium
D protein
C Calcium
Natural chemical elements of the Earth used by the body to supply necessary nutrition are called what?
A Proteins
B Carbohydrates
C Vitamins
D Minerals
D Minerals
What type of fat does not melt at room temperature and raises blood cholesterol level?
A Monounsaturated
B Polyunsaturated
C Saturated
D Triglycerides
C Saturated
Which of these foods is NOT a source of complete protein?
A Beans
B Fish
C Milk
D Chicken
A Beans
The most common cause of malnutrition is _______.
A poverty
B unawareness of nutritional needs
C diseases that prevent absorption of nutrients
D crop failure from famine or drought
A poverty
Most nutritionists recommend a diet of at least _______ percent carbohydrates.
A 40
B 50
C 60
D 70
C 60
The average person should have no more than ___ grams of salt in a day.
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6
A 3