Question 1

A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalies. Fty-eight percent of the energy is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein. How many kilocalies of fat does the meal contain?

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A)   137
B)   313
C)   287
D)   437E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which nutrient makes up 60 percent of the human body?_______________

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Question 3

A weight reduction regimen calls f a daily intake of 1,400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______% of the total energy is contributed by fat.

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Question 4

Which of the following is not true about water?

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A)   Provides energy
B)   Provides a way to transport nutrients and waste
C)   By-product of cell chemical reactions
D)   Dietary need of approximately 9-13 cups per dayE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Nutrition is the science that links _______ to health and disease.

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Question 6

Which of the following yield greater than 4 kcalies per gram?

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A)   Plant fats
B)   Plant carbohydrates
C)   Plant proteins
D)   Animal proteinsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?

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A)   Lipids supply 7 kcalories per gram.
B)   Carbohydrates and proteins supply 4 kcalories per gram.
C)   Alcohol supplies 9 kcalories per gram.
D)   Lipids and alcohol supply 9 kcalories per gram.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy f human use?

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A)   Lipids and oils
B)   Fiber
C)   Vitamins
D)   MineralsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Nutrients are sted into three groups: (1) those that provide energy; (2) those that promote growth, development, and maintenance; and (3) those that _______________.

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regulate body proces...

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?

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A)   Contain more kcalories than protein
B)   Supply 4 kcalories per gram
C)   Add sweetness to food
D)   Provide a major source of fuel for the bodyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a class of nutrient?

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A)   Alcohol
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Lipids
D)   MineralsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

On average, Americans consume approximately ______% of total kcal as fat.

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Question 13

Current facts that can influence American food habits negatively are

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A)   more offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef.
B)   social changes are leading to a general time shortage for many of us.
C)   the variety of new, low fat products in the supermarket.
D)   more published information on the nutritional content of fast foods.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not a nutrition and weight status objective from Healthy People 2020?

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A)   Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese.
B)   Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets.
C)   Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets.
D)   Increase the consumption of protein.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

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A)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein
B)   Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
C)   Alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, protein
D)   Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, waterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

To reduce their risk f many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

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A)   whole grains.
B)   water.
C)   solid fats.
D)   phytochemicals.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The essential nutrients

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A)   must be consumed at every meal.
B)   are required for infants but not adults.
C)   can be made in the body when they are needed.
D)   cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Gram f gram, which provides the most energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbohydrates
B)   Proteins
C)   Alcohol
D)   FatsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is true about the Nth American diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most of our protein comes from plant sources.
B)   Approximately half of our carbohydrates come from simple sugars.
C)   Most of our fats come from plant sources.
D)   Most of our carbohydrates come from fibers.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following does not regulate body processes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proteins
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Water
D)   VitaminsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: What You Eat and Why

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy f human use?

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Which of the following is not true about water?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic shared by carbohydrates?

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Nutrients are sted into three groups: (1) those that provide energy; (2) those that promote growth, development, and maintenance; and (3) those that _______________.

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Which of the following is true about the Nth American diet?

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Which of the following yield greater than 4 kcalies per gram?

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Which of the following does not regulate body processes?

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A weight reduction regimen calls f a daily intake of 1,400 kcal and 30 grams of fat. Approximately ______% of the total energy is contributed by fat.

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On average, Americans consume approximately ______% of total kcal as fat.

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Which nutrient makes up 60 percent of the human body?_______________

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Current facts that can influence American food habits negatively are

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Which of the following is true about the energy content of nutrients?

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A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1,120 kilocalies. Fty-eight percent of the energy is from carbohydrate and 13 percent is from protein. How many kilocalies of fat does the meal contain?

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The essential nutrients

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Which of the following includes all energy-yielding substances?

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Nutrition is the science that links _______ to health and disease.

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To reduce their risk f many chronic diseases, Americans should limit their intakes of

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Which of the following is not a class of nutrient?

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Which of the following is not a nutrition and weight status objective from Healthy People 2020?

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Gram f gram, which provides the most energy?

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