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Jon has always wanted to volunteer at his local zoo, but he's always squandered his free time doing unproductive things. After some serious thought and preparation, he's ready to begin to follow his action plan and now feeds baby penguins. This is an example of which stage of the Transtheoretical model of behavior change? A) Precontemplation B) Action C) Contemplation D) Preparation
What is B, Action?
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans apply to most people aged two and older. A) True. B) False.
What is A), True?
100
The nervous system sends messages to the various glands and tells them what to do. A) True. B) False.
What is A) True?
100
Energy-yielding nutrients include all of the following except: A) Carbohydrates. B) Vitamins. C) Protein. D) Fat.
What is B) Vitamins?
100
Hormones: A) Are rarely involved in disease processes. B) Are chemical messengers that travel from one system of cells to affect another. C) Are produced and remain inside single cells for intracellular communications. D) Are unaffected by nutrition status in the body.
What is B) Are chemical messengers that travel from one system of cells to affect another?
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Richard, John, George, and Paul all want to lose weight. Richard figures he can lose weight by exercising more. John has decided to eat less during meals and snacks. George has decided to join a walking group that meets every Wednesday and Sunday. Paul thinks he might just sleep in every morning and skip breakfast. Which of these four has set the most realistic goal for losing weight? A) Richard B) John C) Paul D) George
Who is George? (SMART GOAL!)
200
Based on the USDA Food Patterns, which of the following would be recommended as primary sources of fats in the diet? A) Fat that occurs naturally in milk, sour cream, and butter. B) Fat that occurs naturally in chicken skin, marbled steak, and cream cheese. C) Lard, margarine, and pudding made from whole milk. D) Olive oil, peanut oils, oils that occur naturally in fatty fish.
What is D) Olive oil, peanut oils, oils that occur naturally in fatty fish?
200
All of these are elements of Mechanical Digestion except: A) Peristalsis. B) Pyloric Valve. C) Bile. D) Churning of the stomach.
What is C), Bile?
200
Both carbohydrates and protein have 4 calories per gram. A) True. B) False.
What is A) True, Fats have 9 cal/g.
200
When a healthy pancreas detects a high concentration of the blood’s sugar, glucose, it: A) Secretes a hormone called glucagon. B) Stimulates the liver to release glucose into the blood. C) Stimulates special nerve cells in the hypothalamus. D) Releases a hormone called insulin.
What is D) Releases a hormone called insulin?
300
A scientist’s responsibility include all of the following except: A) Obtaining facts by systematically asking objective questions. B) Designing and conducting experiments to test for possible answers. C) Submitting their findings to the news media. D) Publishing the results of their work in scientific journals.
What is C) Submitting their findings to the news media?
300
The absence of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for a nutrient indicates that it is safe to consume it in any amount. A) True. B) False.
What is B) False?
300
Which or the following is (are) the main task(s) of the large intestine? A) To absorb vitamins. B) To reabsorb water. C) To absorb some minerals. D) B and C. E) A and B.
What is D) B and C?
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Malnutrition includes deficiencies, imbalances, and excess of nutrients, alone or in combination. A) False. B) True.
What is B) True?
300
When you've eaten a meal high in fat, your hormonal messages will tell an organ to release ___ in amounts matched to the fat present. A) Bicarbonate. B) Hydrochloric Acid. C) Mucus. D) Bile.
What is D) Bile? EXTRA POINT-Which organ releases this?
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Which of the following nutrients is not organic? A) Minerals B) Vitamins C) Protein D) Carbohydrates
What is A) Minerals?
400
When the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) Committee finds insufficient evidence to generate a Recommended Daily Value (RDA), they establish a(n) ____ value instead. A) Daily B) Adequate Intake C) Estimated Average Requirement D) Upper Intake Level
What is C) Estimated Average Requirement?
400
_____ digestion in the stomach’s main function. A) Protein. B) Fat. C) Mineral. D) Carbohydrates.
What is A) Protein?
400
An ingredient list states that a food product contains: Peas, water, carrots, sugar, and salt. Which of these ingredients is present in the smallest quantity? A) Sugar. B) Carrots. C) Salt. D) Water.
What is C) Salt?
400
To plan a healthy diet that correctly assigns the needed amounts of food from each food group, the diet planner could begin by consulting: A) USDA Food Patterns B) Dietary Reference Intakes C) Sample Menus D) None of these.
What is A) USDA Food Patterns?
500
All vitamins and minerals: A) Provide energy to the body. B) Serve as parts of body structures. C) Act as regulators. D) Are organic.
What is C) Act as regulators?
500
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommends a diet that contains ___% of its calories from fat. A) 10-35% B) 20-35% C) 45-65% D) 50-70%
What is B) 20-35%?
500
The digestive tract can adjust to whatever mixture of foods is presented to it. A) True. B) False.
What is A) True?
500
DAILY DOUBLE!! A person who wishes to meet nutrient needs while not over consuming calories is wise to master: A) The concept of nutrient density. B) The concept of carbohydrates reduction. C) The concept of nutrients per dollar. D) French cooking.
What is A) The concept of nutrient density? FOR 2 EXTRA POINTS: What is the name of the dog who is a "certified" nutritionist?
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Beginning 2019, nutrition labels will be required to list the amount and percentage of these four vitamins and minerals: A) Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B. B) Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium. C) Potassium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and Manganese. D) Vitamin D, Potassium, Calcium, and Iron.
What is D) Vitamin D, Potassium, Calcium, and Iron?