Quiz 1 Human Nutrition
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Which of the following is the best definition of essential nutrients?
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Nutrients a person must consume to build muscle |
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Nutrients a person must consume in the diet to maintain health |
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Nutrients that should be taken as supplements |
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Nutrients that are provided by animal foods only |
Foods with a high nutrient density contain more nutrients per calorie than do foods with a lower nutrient density.
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True |
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False |
Food preferences and eating habits are learned as part of an individual’s family, cultural, national, and social background.
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True |
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False |
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According to MyPlate, half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.
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When you eat a taco, the tortilla, meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato are broken apart, releasing the nutrients and other food components they contain. This process is called
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absorption. |
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digestion. |
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neutralization. |
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transit. |
The most common cause of peptic ulcers is misuse of medications such as aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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True |
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False |
