Question 1

Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement describes complete protein sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  They supply all essential amino acids.
B)  They supply more energy than incomplete protein sources.
C)  They are stored in the body as fat.
D)  They increase serum cholesterol levels.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How do the recommendations of the 2015 Advisory Committee for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ from previous recommendations?

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Question 5

Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you want to improve your health,what is the most important thing you should focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating fat intake
B)  eating breakfast
C)  dietary patterns
D)  carbohydrate consumptionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To maintain fluid balance,the average person needs to consume approximately 6 cups of water a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most cases of foodborne illness occur because of improper food handling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc for young women who are capable of becoming pregnant
B)  vitamin A for smokers
C)  vitamin B-12 for older adults
D)  protein for highly active individualsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A diet high in dietary fiber combats diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List the food groups in the USDA MyPlate food guidance system.For each group,provide the suggested intake for your recommended energy intake.

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Question 13

What does the U.S.Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  no saturated fat,if possible
B)  less than 10 percent of total calories
C)  less than 20 percent of total calories
D)  less than 30 percent of total caloriesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

How many cups of fluid should an adult male drink a day?

Accepted Answer

A)  12
B)  13
C)  14
D)  15E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are essential nutrients.
B)  They provide the body with energy.
C)  They are found only in vitamin and mineral supplements.
D)  They occur naturally in plant foods.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  white bread
B)  brown rice
C)  pasta
D)  toastE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen
B)  polysaccharide
C)  monosaccharide
D)  glucoseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The average adult needs about 3000 calories a day to meet individual energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  germ
B)  endosperm
C)  bran
D)  fiberE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into oil.

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If you want to improve your health,what is the most important thing you should focus on?

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To maintain fluid balance,the average person needs to consume approximately 6 cups of water a day.

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One cup of pasta counts as one ounce-equivalent from the grains food group.

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List the food groups in the USDA MyPlate food guidance system.For each group,provide the suggested intake for your recommended energy intake.

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Which statement describes complete protein sources?

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Which supplement might be recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board?

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How many cups of fluid should an adult male drink a day?

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Which part of a whole grain typically remains after processing?

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The average adult needs about 3000 calories a day to meet individual energy needs.

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Sports drinks are a good choice as a fluid replacement for activities lasting longer than 90 minutes.

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Popcorn is a whole-grain food.

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Most cases of foodborne illness occur because of improper food handling.

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Which statement refers to phytochemicals?

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Proteins consumed throughout the course of the day can complement each other to form a pool of amino acids the body uses to produce necessary proteins.

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What does the U.S.Department of Agriculture recommend for daily intake of saturated fat?

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Which is an example of an unrefined complex carbohydrate?

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What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?

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How do the recommendations of the 2015 Advisory Committee for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans differ from previous recommendations?

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A diet high in dietary fiber combats diabetes and high cholesterol levels.

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