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The main groups of carbohydrates are
a. fats, proteins, and minerals
b. glucose, fructose and glactose
c. Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
d. none
Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
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Galactose is a product of the digestion of
a. milk
b. meat
c. breads
d. vegetables
Milk
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A condition caused by an overdose of vitamins is
a. anemia
b. hypervitaminosis
c. galactose
d. maltose
hypervitaminosis
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A simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is
a. sucrose
b. glucose
c. galactose
d. maltose
glucose
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Wheat germ is a source of vitamins
a. b complex and d
b. b complex and c
c. b complex and E
d. None
B complex and E
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Butter, Margarine, and cooking oils are
visible fats
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A fibrous form of carbohydrates that cannot be digested is
a. glucose
b. glycogen
c. cellulose
d. fat
cellulose
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Glycogen is stored in the
a. heart and lungs
b. liver and muscles
c. pancreas and gallbladder
d. small intestines
liver and muscles
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Fats may be classified as
visible and invisible
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Fats are sometimes called
a. lipids
b.lipoproteins
c. lactose
d.lacteals
lipids
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An inadequate supply of essential nutrients in the diet may result in
a. stamina
b. malnutrition
c. indigestion
d. diabetes
malnutrition
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The nutrient that comprises about 58% of the body weight is
a. protein
b. vitamin A
c. carbohydrate
d. water
Water
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Two foods that contain large amounts of saturated fats are
a. lamb and ice cream
b. margarine and jam
c. mayonnaise and peanut butter
d. chocolate and fish
lamb and ice cream
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The digestion of fats occure mainly in the
a. small intestine
b. large intestine
c. stomach
d. mouth
small intestine
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Blindness can result from a severe lack of
a. vitamin K
b. vitamin A
c. thiamin
d.vitamin E
vitamin A
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The vitamin that is necessary for the proper clotting of the blood is
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin K
c. vitamin D
d. niacin
vitamin K
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Good sources of Vitamin C are
a. meats
b. milk and milk products
c. breads and cereals
d. citrus fruits
citrus fruits
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Protein deficiency may result in
a. beriberi
b. goiter
c. nutritional edema
d. leukemia
nutritional edema
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Complete proteins contain all the essential
a. nutrients
b.ascorbic acid
c. amino acids
d.kcalories and kjoules
Amino acids
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Minerals are inorganic elements that
a. help to build tissues
b.are found in all body tissues
c. regulate various body functions
d. All of the above
All of the above.
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The coloring matter of the blood is the
a. hemoglobin
b. lymph
c. marrow
d. plasma
hemoglobin
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A microorganism is a
a. unit of measurement
b. tiny animal or plant
c.component of a microscope
d. individual human cell
tiny animal or plant
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Injections of citamin B-12 are given in the treatment of
a. scurvy
b.pernicious anemia
c. pellagra
d. beriberi
pernicious anemia
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A caliper is used
a. to measure the amount of weight to be lost
b. to determine the percentage of body fat
c. to determine the percentage of muscle tissue
d. only in cases of gross obesity
to determine the percentage of body fat.
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A typical symptom of a food allergy is
a. diabetes mellitus
b. colitis
c. hives
d. atherosclerosis
hives
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Nitrogen - containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed are
a. amino acids
b. ascites
c. ascorbic acid
d. none of the above
Amino acids
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Iron is known to be a necessary component of
a. thyroxine
b. adipose tissue
c. hemoglobin
d. amino acids
hemoglobin
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Iodine is essential to health because it
a. is necessary for red blood cells
b. strengthens bones and teeth
c. helps the blood to carry oxygen to the cells
d. effects the rate of metabolism
effects the rate of metabolism
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Fat-soluble vitamins
a. cannot be stored in the body
b. are lost easily during cooking
c. are dissolved by water
d. are slower than water-soluble vitamins to exhibit deficiencies
are slower than water-soluble vitamins to exhibit deficiencies
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Pancreatic enzymes include
a. trypsin
b. chymostrypsin
c. carboxypeptidase
d. all of the above
All of the above
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The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 C is a
a. mineral
b. calorie
c. amino acid
d. vitamin
Calorie
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Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?
a. protein
b. fat
c. carbohydrate
d. vitamin
Protein
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Each gram of ___ contains four calories
a. fat
b. water
c. fiber
d. protein
protein
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How many amino acids are necessary for the body?
a. 2
b. 9
c. 11
d. 20
20
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Which of the following are functions of proteins?
a. transport fat-soluble vitamins and provide concentrated sources of heat and energy
b. promote normal defacation and decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown
c. assist in maintaining the body's water balance and assist with antibody production and disease resistance
d. provide a feeling of satiety and insulate and protect body organs
assist in maintaining the body's water balance and assist with antibody production and disease resistance
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Which of the following are used to measure the energy the body uses during all activities and metabolic procsses?
a. minerals
b. vitamins
c. fiber
d. calories
calories
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The body makes protein out of
a. lipoproteins
b. triglycerides
c. complex carbohydrates
d. amino acids
amino acids
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It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric be made up of protein?
a. 5%
b. 30%
c.10-20%
d.50-60%
10-20%
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Which of the following are examples of foods that contain complete proteins?
a. nuts and dry beans
b. cream of wheat, oatmeal, and rye bread
c. green beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, and lettuce
d. meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk
meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk
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Which of the following are examples of foods that contain incomplete proteins?
a. nuts, dry beans, grains, and vegetables
b. roast beef, hamburger, and pork chops
c. chicken, turkey and eggs
d. salmon, whitefish, shrimp and milk
Nuts, dry beans, grains and vegetables
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Which of the following provide two-thirds of a person's daily energy needs?
a. minerals
b. proteins
c. carbohydrates
d. vitamins
carbohydrates
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It is recommended that what percentage of an indicidual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates?
a. 5%
b. 10-20%
c.30%
d. 50-60%
50-60%
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Which of the following are used for immediate fuel and are converted to glucose?
a. proteins
b. lipids
c. carbohydrates
d. minerals
carbohydrates
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After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?
a.proteins
b. lipids
c. minerals
d. vitamins
lipids
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Which of the following is a function of fiber?
a. supplies energy and heat to the body
b. assists with antibody production and disease risistance
c. absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled
d. transports fat-soluble vitamins
absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled
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Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells or converted into ___ and stored as fats?
a. carbohydrates
b. proteins
c. minerals
d. vitamins
carbohydrates
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Which od the following helps treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome?
a. proteins
b. lipids
c. fiber
d. minerals
Fiber
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Too little of which of the following nutrients can result in an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia, and increased blood glucose levels?
a. protein
b. fat
c. carbohydrate
d. fiber
fiber
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Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults?
a. 10-15 mg
b. 20-30 mg
c.280-350 mg
d. 800-1200 mg
20-30mg
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Which of the following is essential for fiber to work properly in the body?
a. high fat intake
b. adequate water intake
c. exposure to sunlight
d. decreased protein intake
adequate water intake
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Each gram of ___ contains 9 calories.
a. protein
b. carbohydrate
c. fat
d. fiber
fat
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Which of the following are functions of lipids?
a. provide a concentrated source of heat and energy and insulate and protect the organs of the body
b. maintain the structural integrity of the heart and aid in muscle contraction
c. promote normal grouth and wound healing
d. build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting
provide a concentrated source of heat and energy and insulate and protect the organs of the body
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A deficiency in which of the following can interfere with the body's absorption and utilization of vitamins and cause fatigue?
a. proteins
b. lipids
c. carbohydrates
d. minerals
lipids
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The recommended daily adult cholesterol intake is no more than...
a. 300mg
b. 350mg
c. 500mg
d. 800mg
300 mg
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Which of the following are characteristics of saturated fats?
a. they are liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils
b. they are divided into polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats
c. they are derived from animal sources and are solid at room temp.
d. they tend to lower blood cholesterol
They are derived from animal sources and are solid at room temp.
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Which of the following are saturated fats?
a. corn and safflower oils
b. peanut and canola oils
c. sunflower and olive oils
d. coconut and palm oils
coconut and palm oils
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An excess if which can lead to increased levels of trigylcerides and cholesterol in the bloood and an increased risk of heart and artery disease?
lipids
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Which of the following are unsaturated fats?
meats and animal products
vegetable oils and margarine
butter and whole milk
egg yolks
vegetable oils and margarine
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An increased intake of soluble fiber, a decrease in the dietary intake of saturated fats, and exercise result in
reduced cholesterol levels
increased susceptibility to infection
poor wound healing
decreased muscle contraction
reduced cholesterol levels
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Which of the following are organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection?
lipids
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals
vitamins
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Which of the following are natural, inorganic substances the body needs o help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions?
vitamins
fiber
minerals
carbohydrates
minerals
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Major minerals the body needs in fairly large quantities include
iron and zinc
calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
selenium, copper and chromium
flouride, manganese and molybdenum
calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
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Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting and helps nerves and muscles function?
iron
iodine
selenium
calcium
calcium
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The most important nutrient that is essential for the production of red blood cells is
iron
magnesium
zinc
iodine
iron
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Which of the following plays a vital role in the activities of the thyroid hormone?
magnesium
calcium
iodine
phosphorus
iodine
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A deficiency in which of the following can cause anemia
zinc
calcium
iron
magnesium
iron
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Good dietary sources of iron are
a. dairy product, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon
b. liver, egg yolks, fortified breads ad cereals, and dark green vegetables
c. seafood, iodized salt, and seaweed products
d. fruits, vegetables, and tea
liver, egg yolks, fortified breads ad cereals, and dark green vegetables
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Which mineral is found in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, legumes, and the soft bones of sardines and salmon?
iodine
calcium
selenium
flouride
calcium
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Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth and fertility?
calcium
fluoride
chromium
selenium
selenium
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A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?
zinc
magnesium
iodine
iron
iodine
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The normal daily requirement for which mineral is 800 to 1200 mg per day?
magnesium
iron
calcium
iodine
calcium
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