26. Which energy nutrient should make up the majority of calories in a healthy diet? Complex carbohydrates Fat Protein A
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26. Which energy nutrient should make up the majority of
calories in a healthy diet?
Complex carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Alpha-linoleic acid
Sugars
27. Which of the following factors has the greatest
impact on food selection for most people in the U.S.?
preference
culture
Nutrition knowledge
Cost of food
28. Which of the following factors has the greatest
impact on physical health?
Lifestyle
Environmental exposure to toxins
Lack of quality health care
Genetic makeup
29. Which of the following foods most resembles what
early human ancestors would have eaten?
Carrots
Granola bars
Fortified breakfast cereals
Chicken soup
30. Which of the following foods is pure
protein?
Grilled steak
None of the above
Walnuts
Skim milk
Pinto beans
31. Which of the following foods is required to have a
Nutrition Facts panel?
Produce sold at farmers' markets
A box of fortified cereal
A package of fresh shrimp sold at the
supermarket
A small pack of gum
Apple turnovers sold at the local bakery
32. Which of the following foods provides
calories?
Cabbage
Grapefruit
Celery
All of the above contain calories
33. Which of the following is a
monosaccharide?
Sucrose
Glucose
Maltose
Lactose
34. Which of the following is a reliable source of
nutrition information?
The American Dietetic Association
Registered dietitians
All of the above
Nonprofit health organizations
35. Which of the following is an enzyme that breaks down
carbohydrates?
salivary amylase
Trypsin
Pepsin
sucrase
36. Which of the following is an example of a comfort
food popular in the United States?
Tomatoes
Ice cream
Tuna fish sandwich
Fruit salad
37. Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk
factor in developing chronic disease?
Age
Smoking
Exercise habits
Diet
38. Which of the following is considered a
macronutrient?
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Iron
39. Which of the following is considered an essential
nutrient?
Cholesterol
Lycopene
Xanthophyll
Fat
40. Which of the following nutrient content claims is
not approved by the FDA?
Lean
Low fat
Natural
Low sodium
41. Which of the following nutrients is classified as a
mineral?
Folate
Niacin
Calcium
Biotin
42. Which of the following statements about "food
security" is true?
Food security is availability at all times
Food security is experiencing limited and
uncertain availability of food
Food security is the practice of hoarding and
storing large quantities of food
Having access at all times to a sufficient
supply
Food security is being aware that access to
food is a tool used by politicians to gain votes
43. Which of the following statements about essential
nutrients is true?
Essential nutrients must be made by the body and
cannot be provided through the diet.
Essential nutrients should be consumed in
excessive amounts to promote optimal health.
Essential nutrients are less important than
nonessential nutrients.
Essential nutrients are necessary to obtain
through the diet or deficiency diseases will occur.
44. Which of the following types of fat is over-consumed
by U.S. adults?
Polyunsaturated fat
Saturated fat
Alpha-linolenic acid
Monounsaturated fat
45. Which of the following vitamins is eliminated
through stools or urine when consumed in excess?
Vitamin C
Iron
Vitamin D
All of the above
Calcium
46. Which of the foods below would be considered the
most nutrient dense?
Butter
Doughnuts
Skim milk
Potato chips
47. Which type of dietary fat tends to increase the risk
for heart disease?
both saturated and trans fats
Trans fat
Saturated fat
Cholesterol
Polyunsaturated fat
48. Which statement regarding health claims is
false?
Health claims are allowed on any product sold in a
supermarket.
Nutrient content claims cannot be used to make
certain foods appear healthier than they really are.
Health-related claims on packages must be
based on FDA "model claims."
Nutrition claims are found on approximately 40% of
food products sold in grocery stores.
49. Why are food additives put in food
products?
To extend shelf life
All of the above
To enhance color and flavor
To enhance cooking properties
50.You and a friend are planning to meet for dinner at a
nearby restaurant. You both wish to eat healthfully. Which of the
strategies below will help?
Order a large salad with crispy chicken, crispy rice
noodles, and regular salad dressing.
Decide what to eat after seeing the main menu
and the dessert menu.
Order half-portions of an entrée.
Choose fried chicken instead of roasted
chicken.
calories in a healthy diet?
Complex carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Alpha-linoleic acid
Sugars
27. Which of the following factors has the greatest
impact on food selection for most people in the U.S.?
preference
culture
Nutrition knowledge
Cost of food
28. Which of the following factors has the greatest
impact on physical health?
Lifestyle
Environmental exposure to toxins
Lack of quality health care
Genetic makeup
29. Which of the following foods most resembles what
early human ancestors would have eaten?
Carrots
Granola bars
Fortified breakfast cereals
Chicken soup
30. Which of the following foods is pure
protein?
Grilled steak
None of the above
Walnuts
Skim milk
Pinto beans
31. Which of the following foods is required to have a
Nutrition Facts panel?
Produce sold at farmers' markets
A box of fortified cereal
A package of fresh shrimp sold at the
supermarket
A small pack of gum
Apple turnovers sold at the local bakery
32. Which of the following foods provides
calories?
Cabbage
Grapefruit
Celery
All of the above contain calories
33. Which of the following is a
monosaccharide?
Sucrose
Glucose
Maltose
Lactose
34. Which of the following is a reliable source of
nutrition information?
The American Dietetic Association
Registered dietitians
All of the above
Nonprofit health organizations
35. Which of the following is an enzyme that breaks down
carbohydrates?
salivary amylase
Trypsin
Pepsin
sucrase
36. Which of the following is an example of a comfort
food popular in the United States?
Tomatoes
Ice cream
Tuna fish sandwich
Fruit salad
37. Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk
factor in developing chronic disease?
Age
Smoking
Exercise habits
Diet
38. Which of the following is considered a
macronutrient?
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Iron
39. Which of the following is considered an essential
nutrient?
Cholesterol
Lycopene
Xanthophyll
Fat
40. Which of the following nutrient content claims is
not approved by the FDA?
Lean
Low fat
Natural
Low sodium
41. Which of the following nutrients is classified as a
mineral?
Folate
Niacin
Calcium
Biotin
42. Which of the following statements about "food
security" is true?
Food security is availability at all times
Food security is experiencing limited and
uncertain availability of food
Food security is the practice of hoarding and
storing large quantities of food
Having access at all times to a sufficient
supply
Food security is being aware that access to
food is a tool used by politicians to gain votes
43. Which of the following statements about essential
nutrients is true?
Essential nutrients must be made by the body and
cannot be provided through the diet.
Essential nutrients should be consumed in
excessive amounts to promote optimal health.
Essential nutrients are less important than
nonessential nutrients.
Essential nutrients are necessary to obtain
through the diet or deficiency diseases will occur.
44. Which of the following types of fat is over-consumed
by U.S. adults?
Polyunsaturated fat
Saturated fat
Alpha-linolenic acid
Monounsaturated fat
45. Which of the following vitamins is eliminated
through stools or urine when consumed in excess?
Vitamin C
Iron
Vitamin D
All of the above
Calcium
46. Which of the foods below would be considered the
most nutrient dense?
Butter
Doughnuts
Skim milk
Potato chips
47. Which type of dietary fat tends to increase the risk
for heart disease?
both saturated and trans fats
Trans fat
Saturated fat
Cholesterol
Polyunsaturated fat
48. Which statement regarding health claims is
false?
Health claims are allowed on any product sold in a
supermarket.
Nutrient content claims cannot be used to make
certain foods appear healthier than they really are.
Health-related claims on packages must be
based on FDA "model claims."
Nutrition claims are found on approximately 40% of
food products sold in grocery stores.
49. Why are food additives put in food
products?
To extend shelf life
All of the above
To enhance color and flavor
To enhance cooking properties
50.You and a friend are planning to meet for dinner at a
nearby restaurant. You both wish to eat healthfully. Which of the
strategies below will help?
Order a large salad with crispy chicken, crispy rice
noodles, and regular salad dressing.
Decide what to eat after seeing the main menu
and the dessert menu.
Order half-portions of an entrée.
Choose fried chicken instead of roasted
chicken.