Question 1

Connie is satisfied with her weight but would like to improve her eating habits. She typically has several slices of toast and a large coffee for breakfast, a turkey sandwich and chips or sausage pizza for lunch, and a pasta dish with baked chicken or pork chops for supper. She often has an evening snack of fat-free pudding or yogurt. She drinks unsweetened iced tea, regular colas, water, and an occasional glass of milk. Connie has been evaluating her daily consumption of beverages to improve the overall quality of her diet. Which of the following beverages should Connie choose less often?

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A)   regular pop
B)   water
C)   unsweetened iced tea
D)   low-fat milkE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT contain mostly monounsaturated fatty acids?

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A)   safflower oil
B)   peanut oil
C)   palm oil
D)   olive oilE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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A)   potato
B)   milk
C)   table sugar
D)   orange juiceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The recommended daily intake of protein is of total daily calories

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A)   less than 10%
B)   20-35%
C)   10-35%
D)   45-65%E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fats?

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A)   Food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
B)   Food fats that are polyunsaturated are usually solid at room temperature.
C)   Food fats containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature.
D)   They are the most concentrated source of energy.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

E. coli bacteria are most often found in which of the following?

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A)   rare ground beef
B)   fish
C)   raw milk
D)   raw milk and rare ground beefE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

All of the following are good sources of fibre, EXCEPT

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A)   avocado.
B)   winter squash.
C)   oatmeal.
D)   hamburger.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The essential fatty acids, linoleic and alpha-linoleic acids, are both

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A)   saturated.
B)   monounsaturated.
C)   hydrosaturated.
D)   polyunsaturated.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Of the 20 common amino acids, how many of these are termed "essential"?

Accepted Answer

A)   18
B)   29
C)   9
D)   3E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The building blocks of proteins are called

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A)   hormones.
B)   enzymes.
C)   amino acids.
D)   minerals.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.

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Question 13

A true food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

is nondigestible carbohydrates that occur naturally in plant foods.

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A)   Whole grains
B)   Dietary fibre
C)   Functional fibre
D)   Viscous fibreE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Leading sources of saturated fat in the Canadian diet include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   hot dogs and lunch meats.
B)   poultry.
C)   red meats.
D)   whole milk and cheese.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

What is the main nutrition-related problem likely to be encountered by a vegan if his or her diet is not carefully selected?

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A)   high cholesterol level
B)   insufficient intake of vitamin B12
C)   insufficient intake of fibre
D)   insufficient intake of complex carbohydratesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A nutrient claim of "high source of fibre" means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 grams or more
B)   4 grams or more
C)   10 grams or more
D)   2 grams or moreE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Endurance athletes may benefit from consuming additional

Accepted Answer

A)   protein.
B)   minerals.
C)   vitamins.
D)   carbohydrate.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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A)   low-density lipids.
B)   high-density lipids.
C)   cholesterol.
D)   triglycerides.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: Nutrition Basics

Of the 20 common amino acids, how many of these are termed "essential"?

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Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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A true food allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to a food or food ingredient.

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The building blocks of proteins are called

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What is the main nutrition-related problem likely to be encountered by a vegan if his or her diet is not carefully selected?

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Leading sources of saturated fat in the Canadian diet include all of the following, EXCEPT

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All of the following are good sources of fibre, EXCEPT

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E. coli bacteria are most often found in which of the following?

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Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

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A nutrient claim of "high source of fibre" means which of the following?

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is nondigestible carbohydrates that occur naturally in plant foods.

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Most of the fats in food are in the form of

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fats?

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The recommended daily intake of protein is of total daily calories

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The essential fatty acids, linoleic and alpha-linoleic acids, are both

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Essential nutrients are produced by the body.

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Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.

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Which of the following foods is NOT considered a simple carbohydrate?

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Leading sources of saturated fat in the Canadian diet include all of the following, EXCEPT

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All of the following are good sources of fibre, EXCEPT

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E. coli bacteria are most often found in which of the following?

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Consumption of refined carbohydrates causes a slower rise in blood glucose levels than does consumption of unrefined carbohydrates.

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A nutrient claim of "high source of fibre" means which of the following?

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is nondigestible carbohydrates that occur naturally in plant foods.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fats?

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