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Both heart disease and cancer are due to genetic causes and diet cannot influence whether they occur |
False |
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Some conditions,such as _____, are almost entirely nutrition related. A. Cancer B. Down syndrome C. Iron-deficiency anemia D. Sickle cell anemia |
C. Iron-deficiency anemia |
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The nutrition objectives for the nation, as part of Healthy People 2020... A. Envision a society in which all people live long healthy lives B. Track and identify cancers as a major killer of people in the US C. Set US nutrition and weight related goals, one decade at a time. D. A and C |
D. A and C |
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According to a national 2010 health report... A. Most people's diets lacked enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. B. Most people were sufficiently physically active. C. The number of overweight people was declining. D. The nation had fully met the previous Healthy People objectives. |
A. Most people's diets lacked enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. |
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Energy-yielding nutrients include all of the following except: A. Vitamins B. Carbohydrates C. Fat D. Protein |
A. Vitamins |
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Organic nutrients include all of the following except: A. Minerals B. Fat C. Carbohydrates D. Protein |
A. Minerals |
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Both carbohydrates and protein have 4 calories per gram. |
True |
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One of the characteristics of a nutritious diet is that the diet provides no constituent in excess. This principle of diet planning is called: A. Adequacy B. Balance C. Moderation D. Variety |
C. Moderation |
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Which of the following is an example of a processed food? A. Carrots B. Bread C. Nuts D. Watermelon |
B. Bread |
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People most often choose foods for the nutrients they provide: T or F |
False |
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Studies of populations in which observation is accompanied by experimental manipulation of some population members are referred to as: A. Case studies B. Intervention studies C. Laboratory studies D. Epidemiological studies |
B. Intervention studies |
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An important national food and nutrient intake survey, called What We Eat in America, is part of: A. NHANES B. FDA C. USDA |
A. NHANES |
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Behavior change is a process that takes place in stages: T or F |
True |
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A person who is setting goals in preparation for a behavior change is in a stage called precontemplation: T or F |
False |
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A slice of peach pie supplies 357 calories with 48 untits of vitamin A; one large peach provides 42 calories and 53 units of cotamin A. This is an example of: A. Calorie control B. Nutrient density C. Variety D. Essential nutrients |
B. Nutrient density |
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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 carbohydrate reduction C. The concept of nutrients per dollar D. French cooking |
A. The concept of nutrient density |
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"Red flags" that can help ID nutrition quackery include: A. Enticingly quick and simple answers to complex questions B. Efforts to cast suspicions on the regular food supply C. Solid support and praise from users D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
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In this nation, stringent controls make it difficult to obtain a bogus nutritional credential: T or F |
False |
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The nutrient standards in use today include all of the following except: A. Adequate Intakes (AI) B. Daily Minimum Requirements (DMR) C. Daily Values (DV) D. A and C |
B. Daily Minimum Requirements |
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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) were devised for which of the following purposes? A. To set nutrient goals for individuals B. To suggest upper limits of intakes, above which toxicity is likely C. To set average nutrient requirements for use in research D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
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The energy intake recommendation is set at a level predicted to maintain body weight: T or F |
True |
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The DRI are for all people, regardless of their medical history: T or F |
False |
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Which of the following is not an action that could help meet the ideals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? A. Increase intakes of vegetables B. Increase intakes of nutrient dense foods C. Reduce intakes of artificial ingredients D. Increase intakes of whole grains |
C. Reduce intakes of artificial ingredients |
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend physical activity to help balance calorie intake to achieve and sustain a healthy body weight: T or F |
True |
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According to the USDA Eating Patterns, which of the following vegetables should be limited? A. Carrots B. Avocados C. Baked beans D. Potatoes |
C. Baked beans |
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The USDA Eating Patterns recommend a small amount of daily oil from which of these sources? A. Olives B. Nuts C. Vegetable Oil D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
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People who choose not to eat meat or animal products need to find an alternative to the USDA Eating Patterns when planning their diets: T or F |
False |
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To plan a healthy diet that correctly assigns the needed amounts of food from each food group, the diet planner should start by consulting: A. USDA Eating Patterns B. Dietary Reference Intakes C. Sample menus D. None of the above |
A. USDA Eating Patterns |
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A properly planned diet controls calories by excluding snacks: T or F |
False |
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Which of the following values is found on food labels? A. Recommended Dietary Allowances B. Dietary Reference Intakes C. Daily Values D. Estimated Average Requirements |
C. Daily Values |
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By law, food labels must name the ingredients in descending order of prominence by weight and in ordinary language: Tor F |
True |
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To be labeled "low fat', a food must contain 3 grams of fat or less per serving: T or F |
True |
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One way to evaluate any diet is to compare the total amounts that it provides with those recommended by the USDA Eating Patterns: T or F |
True |
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A carefully planned diet has which of these characteristics? A. It contains sufficient raw oil B. It contains no solid fats or added sugars C. It contains all of the vegetables subgroups D. A and C |
D. A and C |
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Various whole foods contain so many different phytochemicals that consumers should focus on eating a wide variety of foods instead of seeking out a particular phytochemicals: T or F |
True |
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As natural constituents of foods, phytochemicals are safe to consume in large amounts: T or F |
False |
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Cells... A. Are self contained, living units. B. Serve the body needs but have few needs of their own. C. Remain alive throughout a persons lifetime. D. B and C |
A. Are self contained, living units |
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Each gene is a blueprint that directs the production of one or more of the body's organs: T or F |
False |
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After circulating around the cells of the tissues, all extracellular fluid then... A. Evaporates from the body B. Becomes urine C. Returns to the bloodstream D. A and B |
C. Returns to the bloodstream |
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Blood carries nutrients absorbed from food... A. From the intestine to the liver B. From the lungs to the extremities C. From the kidneys to the liver D. Nutrients do not travel in blood |
A. From the intestine to the liver |
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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 of the body |
C. Are produced and remain inside single cells for intracellular communications |
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The nervous system sends messages to the glands, telling them what to do: T or F |
True |
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T-cells are immune cells that read and remember chemical messages to identify future Invaders: T or F |
True |
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White blood cells include all except the following: A. Phagocytes B. Killer T-cells C. B-cells D. Antibodies |
D. Antibodies |
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Chemical digestion of all nutrients mainly occurs in which organ? A. Mouth B. Stomach C. Small intestine D. Large intestine |
C. Small intestine |
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Which of the following passes through the large intestine mostly unabsorbed? A. Starch B. Vitamins C. Minerals D. Fiber |
D. Fiber |
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Absorption of the majority of nutrients takes place across the mucus-coated lining of the stomach: T or F |
False |
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Which of the following increases the production of intestinal gas? A. Chewing gum B. Drinking carbonated beverages C. Eating or drinking hastily D. All of the above |
D |
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Concerning ulcers, which of the following statements is not correct: A. They usually occur in the large intestine B. Some are caused by a bacterium C. If not treated correctly, they can lead to stomach cancer D. Their symptoms can be masked by using antacids regularly. |
A. They usually occur in the large intestine |
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The kidneys working units are... A. Photons B. Genrs C. Nephrons D. Villi |
C. Nephrons |
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The bladder straddles the cardiovascular system and filters the blood: T or F |
True |
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The body's stores of ____ can sustain cellular activities when the intervals between meals become long. A. Vitamins B. Fats C. Phytochemicals D. Minerals |
B. Fat |
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The body's adipose tissue has a virtually infinite capacity to store fats: T or F |
True |
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A drinker may delay intoxication somewhat by... A. Eating plenty of snacks B. Quickly finishing drinks C. Drinking on an empty stomach D. Drinking undiluted drinks |
A. Eating plenty of snacks |
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Alcohol is a natural substance and therefore does no real damage to body tissued: T or F |
False |
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The dietary monosaccharides include _____ A. Sucrose, glucose, and lactose B. Fructose, glucose, and galactose C. Galactose, maltose, and glucose D. Glycogen, starch, and fiber |
B. Fructose, glucose, and galactose |
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The polysaccharide that helps form the supporting structures of plants is: A. Cellulose B. Maltose C. Glyogen D. Sucrose |
A. Cellulose |
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Foods rich in soluble fiver lower blood cholesterol: T or F |
True |
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The fiber rich portion of the wheat kernel is the bran layer: T or F |
True |
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Digestible carbohydrates are absorbed as _____ through the small intestinal wall and are delivered to the liver, which releases ____ into the bloodstream. A. Disaccharides; sucrose B. Glucose; glycogen C. Monosaccharides; glucose D. Galactose; cellulose |
C. Monosaccharides; glucose |
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Around the world, most people are lactose intolerant. T or F |
True |
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When blood glucose concentration rises, the pancreas secretes ___, and when blood glucose levels fall, the pancreas secretes ____. A. Glycogen; insulin B. Insulin; glucagon C. Glucagon; glycogen D. Insulin; fructose |
B. Insulin; glucagon |
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The body's use of fat for fuel without the help of carbohydrate results in the production of ______ A. Ketone bodies B. Glucose C. Starch D. Galactose |
A. Ketone bodies |
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For people with diabetes, the risk of heart disease, stroke, and dying on any particular day is cut in half: T or F |
False |
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Type 1 diabetes is most often controlled by successful weight-loss management: T or F |
False |
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Type 2 diabetes often improves with a diet that is: A. Low in carbohydrates B. As low in fat as possible C. Controlled in carbohydrates and calories D. A and B |
C |
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For managing type 2 diabetes, regular physical activity can help by redistributing the body's fluids. |
False |
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Fasting hypoglycemia may be caused by all except: A. Pancreatic tumors B. Poorly controlled diabetes C. Overuse of alcohol D. Lactose intolerance |
D |
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Hypoglycemia as a disease is relatively common. |
False |
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Proteinfoods provide almost no carbohydrate to the US diet, with these two exceptions: A. Chicken and turkey B. Beef and pork C. Fish and eggs D. Nuts and legumes |
D |
