Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

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A)  They help insulate your body.
B)  They support and cushion your organs.
C)  They remove waste products.
D)  They help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Phytochemicals are

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A)  substances found in plant food sources that may help prevent chronic disease.
B)  linked to the development of some cancers.
C)  best obtained through supplements rather than by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
D)  are toxic if ingested in large amounts from plant food sources.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

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A)  vitamin E
B)  vitamin B-12
C)  vitamin D
D)  all of theseE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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A)  Choose a diet low in complex carbohydrates.
B)  Control calorie intake to manage body weight.
C)  Choose a diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables.
D)  Choose a diet with a limited amount of sugar.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Put together a sample day's diet that meets the recommended number of servings for all the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.

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Question 6

The use of food irradiation is not permitted on foods certified as organic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

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A)  polyunsaturated.
B)  saturated.
C)  monounsaturated.
D)  hydrosaturateD.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

A REAL 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 9

It is required by law that fresh meats,poultry,fish,fruits,and vegetables have food labels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Consumption of whole grains has been linked to

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A)  a reduced risk of heart disease.
B)  a reduced risk of certain forms of cancer.
C)  a reduced risk of diabetes.
D)  all of these.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Proteins and carbohydrates each provide ________ calories per gram.

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A)  4
B)  7
C)  9
D)  12E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following macronutrient distributions is consistent with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges set by the Food and Nutrition Board?

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A)  40 percent of daily calories as protein,40 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,20 percent of daily calories as fat
B)  30 percent of daily calories as protein,35 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,35 percent of daily calories as fat
C)  10 percent of daily calories as protein,65 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,25 percent of daily calories as fat
D)  15 percent of daily calories as protein,45 percent of daily calories as carbohydrate,40 percent of daily calories as fatE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

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A)  less than 10 percent
B)  10-35 percent
C)  20-40 percent
D)  45-65 percentE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The liver and muscles store carbohydrates in the form of

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A)  glucose.
B)  glycogen.
C)  fructose.
D)  sucrose.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

List the food groups in the USDA's MyPlate.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.

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Question 18

Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

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A)  calcium.
B)  vitamin B-12.
C)  sodium.
D)  fiber.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Vegetarians who include milk and cheese products and small amounts of fish and poultry in their diets are called

Accepted Answer

A)  vegans.
B)  lacto-vegetarians.
C)  lacto-ovo-vegetarians.
D)  semivegetarians.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Some vitamins are dangerous when ingested in excess.

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

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

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Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

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Spending time in the sun facilitates vitamin D production in the body.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of fats?

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Which of the following vitamins acts as an antioxidant?

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To obtain a complete protein from plant foods,you must combine two different sources of plant proteins in the same meal.

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The recommended daily intake of protein is ________ of total daily calories.

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