Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Complete proteins are found in animal food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Fiber is a source of dietary carbohydrates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Food irradiation

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A)  is currently approved only for red meat.
B)  utilizes radioactive materials.
C)  does not require special labeling.
D)  may change the taste of a food slightly.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Phytochemicals

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A)  are a substance found in plant food that may help prevent chronic disease.
B)  are linked to the development of some cancers.
C)  are best obtained through supplements rather than trying to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
D)  have been shown to be toxic if ingested in large amounts in plant foods.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

List the food groups in the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.For each group,provide the suggested range of daily servings.

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Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding free radicals?

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A)  Free radicals have been implicated in aging and many diseases.
B)  Free radicals are produced when the body uses oxygen or breaks down fats and proteins.
C)  Free radical production is increased by environmental factors such as exhaust fumes.
D)  Free radicals have been implicated in aging and many diseases and are produced when the body uses oxygen or breaks down fats and protein.
E)  All of these statements are true.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

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A)  vitamin D
B)  vitamin C
C)  vitamin E
D)  vitamin KE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Soybeans are a good source of polyunsaturated fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Situation
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 could adjust her diet closer to that recommended by the USDA MyPyramid food guidance system by increasing her daily servings of all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  vegetables.
B)  whole grains.
C)  refined sugars.
D)  fresh fruit and 100 percent fruit juice.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Situation
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?

Accepted Answer

A)  regular soda
B)  unsweetened iced tea
C)  water
D)  low-fat milkE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The recommended daily amount of fiber for men is ____________ grams.

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A)  18
B)  28
C)  38
D)  more than 50E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The Dietary Reference Intakes

Accepted Answer

A)  are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
B)  will eventually be replaced by RDA values.
C)  are used as a basis for most food labels.
D)  are a food group plan.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A guideline for food safety is to

Accepted Answer

A)  wash hands for 10 seconds after handling food.
B)  make certain that hamburgers are cooked to 110°F.
C)  cook stuffing separately from poultry.
D)  store eggs in their designated space in the refrigerator door.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Peanuts are a source of cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins are required by the body in large amounts.
B)  Vitamins are important in the maintenance of the immune system.
C)  Vitamins provide direct energy to the body.
D)  Vitamins are best taken in the form of vitamin supplements.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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 B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The process in which foods you eat are broken down and absorbed is called

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration.
B)  metabolism.
C)  digestion.
D)  catecation.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The major source of fuel for the nervous system,brain,and red blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins.
B)  carbohydrates.
C)  fats.
D)  vitamins.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Minerals

Accepted Answer

A)  help regulate body functions.
B)  are found only in animal products.
C)  provide the body with 4 calories per gram in energy.
D)  make up about 60 percent of total body weight.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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