Score for this quiz: 94 out of 100
Question 1
1 / 1 pts
All macronutrients, vitamins and minerals provide energy.
True
False
Question 2
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Healthy People 2020 describes the current and ideal eating patterns of Americans.
True
False
Question 3
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Because phytochemicals are derived from plant foods, they are nutritionally superior to
zoochemicals.
True
False
Question 4
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The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is conducted to
assess nutritional status of American pets.
identify what Americans are eating.
determine the nutritional status of Americans of all ages.
determine nutritional status of vulnerable Americans.
Question 5
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Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
True
False
I Question 6
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Substances which must be consumed from foods because they cannot be made in the
body are
essential nutrients.
nutrients.
macronutrients.
micronutrients.
I Question 7
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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fat are all organic.
True
False
Question 8
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The best approach to meeting nutritional needs is the take the highest quality nutritional
supplements.
True
False
Question 9
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A retired person who is eating a healthy diet is likely to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
True
False
Question 10
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Most Americans need to increase of fruits and vegetables to improve health.
True
False
Question 11
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Most Americans overconsume
potassium.
fiber.
added sugars.
calcium.
Question 12
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Grandma has had heart disease for many years and last year, she had a stroke. The
most effective suggestion below is:
drink more water.
take new nutritional supplements.
stop taking all nutritional supplements.
consult a registered dietitian nutritionist for guidance and suggestions.
Question 13
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Overweight and obesity rates have been increasing among Americans.
True
False
Question 14
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The study of food and the nutrients needed to sustain life and for reproduction is called
nutritional status.
protein-calorie nutrition.
malnutrition.
nutrition.
Question 15
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One gram of carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol provide calories as follows
4:9:7:4.
4:9:7:1.
4:7:9:4.
4:4:9:7.
Question 16
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Biochemical and laboratory data are similar.
True
False
Question 17
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Energy-yielding nutrients include carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
True
False
Question 18
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Minerals contain a single element.
True
False
Question 19
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The primary determinant of most consumers' decisions on whether to consume a food is
availability.
taste.
habit.
cost.
Question 20
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Non-communicable diseases include conditions such as
heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes.
influenza, suicide.
pneumonia, Alzheimer's disease and HPV.
respiratory diseases and HIV.
Question 21
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An effective 24-hour intake assesses ________ intake over the last 24 hours.
fluid
food and fluid
food and water
food
Question 22
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The American diet contains too much added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.
True
False
Question 23
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One gram of carbohydrate and one gram of protein provide 4 kilocalories.
True
False
I Question 24
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Of the 10 leading causes of death, only heart disease can be prevented by eating right.
True
False
Question 25
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Biochemical measurements provide insights into
changes in weight.
growth.
intake of low-fat dairy products.
vitamin and mineral status.
Question 26
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Which government agency regulates the labeling on all packaged foods?
MyPlate
FDA
USDA
DRI
Question 27
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A meal that contains foods from every food group is part of a ________ diet.
dense
calorie-dense
balanced and healthy
energy-dense
Question 28
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Portion ________, or perceiving larger portions of food as appropriate sizes, may be
contributing to obesity
distortion
proportion
size
proportionality
Question 29
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The recommended size of approximately 3 ounces of cooked meat, chicken, or fish is
equivalent to
the palm of the hand.
the "O" made by a the thumb.
the tip of the finger.
the thumb.
Question 30
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If Maria consumes more than the UL of a nutrient in a supplement on a regular basis,
she is likely to experience ________ symptoms.
toxicity
deficiency
average
no
Question 31
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Percent Daily Values describe the percentage of a daily nutrient intake provided in one
serving of the food.
True
False
Question 32
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Over the years, restaurant portions have
decreased.
increased.
stayed the same.
decreased in price.
Question 33
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Dried fruits and nuts are high in fat and calories, but they are also
nutrient-dense.
dense.
moderate.
beneficial for those who want to lose weight.
Question 34
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The exchange system groups foods according to their macronutrient content, thus
making it easier to plan meals.
True
False
Question 35
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Posting calorie content on restaurant menu items has
increased calorie intake.
reduced the cost of the meal for most restaurant patrons.
reduced calorie intake substantially.
had little impact on calorie intake.
Question 36
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The Exchange System includes the following six food groups
natural sugars, fruit, milk, vegetables, meat, oils.
starch, fruit, milk, vegetables, meat, fat.
starch, fruit, milk, vegetables, meat, cereals
added sugars, fruit, milk, vegetables, meat, oils.
Question 37
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Individuals who choose nutrient-dense foods are more likely to have low calorie intakes.
True
False
Question 38
1 / 1 pts
To improve health, portion sizes of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins need to be
reduced.
True
False
Question 39
1 / 1 pts
The recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a
percentage of total energy is the
EER.
AMDR.
RDA.
EAR.
Question 40
1 / 1 pts
If a serving provides 20 percent or more of the %DV for a nutrient, it is considered high
in that nutrient.
True
False
Question 41
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EARs, RDAs, AIs, ULs, and AMDRs represent
MyPlate.
the RDIs.
the DRIs.
components of the Nutrition Facts Panel.
Question 42
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Many people overestimate the correct portion size.
True
False
Question 43
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Men have a higher RDA for iron than women because of womens' monthly
menstruation.
True
False
Question 44
1 / 1 pts
Nutrient-dense foods contain ________ nutrients and ________ calories.
balanced--moderate
fewer--more
balanced--more
more–fewer
Question 45
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The ________ are designed to help individuals age 2 and over improve the quality and
content of their diet and make other lifestyle choices to lower their risk of chronic
diseases and conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, certain
cancers, osteoporosis, and obesity.
Dietary Guidelines for Infants
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
AGM
HHS
Question 46
1 / 1 pts
To meet all nutrient needs, it is important to exceed the UL.
True
False
Question 47
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Fatty foods are usually energy-dense because 1 gram of fat provides more than twice
as many calories as one gram of protein or carbohydrate.
True
False
Question 48
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A balanced diet includes fewer ________ foods and more ________ foods.
energy-dense–nutrient-dense
balanced--varied
energy-dense–calorie-rich
high-fiber–high-carbohydrate
Question 49
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A meal that contains foods from ________ is part of a balanced, and healthy diet.
important food groups
two or more food groups
low-fat food groups
every food group
Question 50
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The RDAs are
set above the UL.
the average daily amounts of a nutrient needed by 50 percent of the individuals in a
similar age and gender group.
the recommended daily amounts of a nutrient that meets the needs of nearly all
individuals in a similar age and gender group.
set lower than the EAR.
Question 51
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Once a bolus of food mixes with gastric juices in the stomach, it becomes
microvilli.
chyme.
enzymatic.
villi.
Question 52
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GI disorders such as ulcers, GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome are life-threatening
because they block nutrient digestion and absorption.
True
False
I Question 53
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The only site for absorption of water is the small intestine.
True
False
Question 54
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Grandpa has inflamed swollen and bleeding veins in the rectum and anus so he needs
to increase dietary fiber and fluid intake.
True
False
Question 55
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The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum represent the
bolus.
intestines.
large intestine.
small intestine.
Question 56
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The liver is the first organ to receive, process, and store absorbed water-soluble
nutrients aabsorbed through the intestines via the hepatic portal vein.
True
False
Question 57
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The ________ receives bile from the liver through the common hepatic duct.
pancreas
gallbladder
bladder
duodenum
Question 58
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Peristalsis is repeated waves of contractions of circular muscles which help prevent
food from moving backward in the esophagus.
True
False
Question 59
1 / 1 pts
A college student, has just been diagnosed with IBS needs to eat a low FODMAP diet–
foods which are fermented, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and
polyols.
True
False
Question 60
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The large intestine absorbs
GFCO and CSA foods.
fats.
water.
proteins.
Question 61
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The LES contracts to prevent stomach contents from returning to the
upper esophageal sphincter.
epiglottis.
glottis.
esophagus.
Question 62
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The fingerlike projections which line the small intestine increase the surface area to
maximize absorption and help mix the partially digested chyme with intestinal secretions
are
gastric mucosa.
mucus.
villi.
sphincters.
Question 63
1 / 1 pts
GI flora are
beneficial bacteria.
harmful.
beneficial viruses.
harmful if they are consumed in small quantities.
Question 64
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Nondigestible starch found in plant foods that promotes the growth and health of your
GI flora are
prebiotics.
biotics.
beneficial bacteria.
probiotics.
Question 65
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Carbohydrates, proteins, and the fat-soluble vitamins are transported in the bloodstream
through the hepatic portal vein to the liver.
True
False
Question 66
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________ are circular muscular rings which open and close in response to nerve input.
Sphincters
Musculature
Lumen
Masticators
Question 67
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The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet.
True
False
Question 68
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The process of moving nutrients from the GI tract into the circulatory system.
absorption
elimination
excretion
digestion
Question 69
1 / 1 pts
The three components of the ________ are ascending, descending, transverse
gut
colon
crypts
ileum
Question 70
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Longtitudinal, circular and diagonal muscles are needed to facilitate contraction and
expansion of the
stomach.
epiglottis.
mouth.
rectum.
Question 71
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Individuals who produce less saliva than usual are likely to have trouble
eating.
excreting nutrients.
swallowing.
absorbing nutrients.
Question 72
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Ghrelin and peptide YY communicate with the brain to help you decide when to eat and
when to stop eating.
True
False
Question 73
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Yogurt is a probiotic because it contains live cultures.
True
False
Question 74
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Each ________ contains capillaries and a lacteal for picking up nutrients absorbed
through the enterocytes and transporting them throughout the body.
GFCO cell
villus
bolus
parietal and chief cell
Question 75
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The ________ of food in the GI tract involves ingestion, mechanical digestion, chemical
digestion, propulsion, absorption, and elimination.
sphincters
lumen
processing
excretion
Question 76
1 / 1 pts
Which of the following contributes bulk to the food mass in the gut?
dietary fiber
complex sugars
simple carbohydrates
simple sugars
Question 77
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________ break down disaccharides into glucose, fructose, and galactose.
Enzymes
Hormones
Oligosaccharides
Starches
Question 78
1 / 1 pts
Glucose provides a readily metabolized source of energy for muscle and other body
cells.
True
False
Question 79
1 / 1 pts
There are different tolerance levels to a variety of lactose containing foods, and individuals
may need to determine their own tolerance for eating some portions of lactose containing foods.
True
False
Question 80
1 / 1 pts
Complex carbohydrates are abundant in grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds and
vegetables.
True
False
Question 81
1 / 1 pts
The most effective way to regulate blood glucose levels is to eat more low-fat foods and
white rice.
sugar substitutes.
brown rice, enriched flour products.
fiber-rich foods–peas and beans, vegetables.
Question 82
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Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with the enzyme
amylose.
pancreatic amylase.
amylopectin.
amylase.
Question 83
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Excessive intake of added sugars is linked to
constant blood sugar levels.
type I diabetes.
type 2 diabetes.
hypoactivity.
Question 84
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Insulin brings blood glucose levels ________ and glucagon brings them ________.
out--in
in--out
down--up
up--down
Question 85
1 / 1 pts
Gestational diabetes occurs among pregnant women.
True
False
Question 86
1 / 1 pts
The longer a food is chewed, the longer the action of amylase.
True
False
Question 87
1 / 1 pts
Most plant foods contain both soluble and insoluble fibers.
True
False
I Question 88
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Starch is the storage form of glucose in ________, glycogen is the storage form in
________.
tissues, organs
plants, animals
cells, tissues
animals, plants
Question 89
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The key function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.
True
False
Question 90
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Carbohydrates contain
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen.
carbon, hydrogen, oxide.
carbide, hydrates, oxygen.
carbon, hydrogen, water.
Question 91
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Functional fiber is more nutritious than soluble or insoluble fiber.
True
False
I Question 92
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Lactose maldigestion is more severe symptoms than lactose intolerance.
True
False
Question 93
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The most effective way to increase fiber intake is to eat more low-fat animal foods.
True
False
Question 94
1 / 1 pts
Hypoglycemia symptoms include dizziness, shaking, and weakness which results from
the release of too much
glucagon.
growth hormone.
epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol.
insulin.
Question 95
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The purpose of carbohydrate digestion is to produce
amino acids.
glycerol.
fatty acids.
glucose.
Question 96
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Pectins, beta-glucan, gums and psyllium represent
insoluble gums.
soluble fiber.
insoluble fiber.
animal fiber sources.
Question 97
1 / 1 pts
The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide
energy.
water.
fats.
amino acids.
Question 98
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For persons with diabetes, the higher the Glycemic Index of a food, the better.
True
False
Question 99
1 / 1 pts
The recommended foods to control diabetes symptoms should
be eaten as small portions.
be high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar foods.
provide less than 130 grams of carbohydrates.
be raw foods.
Question 100
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Prediabetes symptoms are ________.
controlled by lactase
similar to diabetes symptoms
different to diabetes symptoms
controlled by amylase
Quiz Score: 94 out of 100
