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Select the key term that best associates with the description below: Carbohydrates, fats, and protein. a. Daily Values b. Megadoses c. Micronutrients d. Lipids e. Macronutrients

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e. Macronutrients

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Select the key term that best associates with the description below: Fats. a. Daily Values b. Megadoses c. Micronutrients d. Lipids e. Macronutrients

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d. Lipids

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Select the key term that best associates with the description below: Ten times the recommended dietary allowance or more. a. Daily Values b. Megadoses c. Micronutrients d. Lipids e. Macronutrients

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b. Megadoses

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Select the key term that best associates with the description below: Used in food labels. a. Daily Values b. Megadoses c. Micronutrients d. Lipids e. Macronutrients

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a. Daily Values

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Select the key term that best associates with the description below: Vitamins and minerals. a. Daily Values b. Megadoses c. Micronutrients d. Lipids e. Macronutrients

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c. Micronutrients

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As many as ____% of all cancers may be diet related. a. 10 - 15 b. 20 - 25 c. 25 - 30 d. 30 - 50 e. 75 - 85

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d. 30-50

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The daily recommended fiber intake for males is ______ grams and for females is _____ grams. a. 38; 25 b. 25; 38 c. 15;25 d. 30 ; 30

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a. 38; 25

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The most dangerous fat to one's health is: a. saturated fat b. unsaturated fat c. polyunsaturated fat d. monounsaturated fat e. trans fatty acids

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e. trans fatty acids

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_____ tend to be solids that typically do not melt at room temperature. a. saturated fats b. unsaturated fats c. polyunsaturated fats d. monounsaturated fats e. trans fatty acids

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a. Saturated fats

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Proteins are composed of ________ amino acids, of which __________ are essential amino acids and ___________ are nonessintial amino acids a. 25; 9; 16 b. 15; 4; 11 c. 20;9;11 d. 21;10;11 e. 30;;9;21

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c. 20; 9; 11

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Glycogen is: a. a disaccharide b. found mainly in bone marrow c. made from amino acids d. stored in the liver and skeletal muscles e. supplied from adipose tissue breakdown

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d. stored in the liver and skeletal muscles.

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Fiber consumption: a. exclusively come from animal sources b. gives a feeling of fullness c. increase with maltose ingestion d. increase the risk of heart disease e. introduces a simple carbohydrate to the body

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b. gives a feeling of fullness.

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Soluble fiber: a. binds fats for excretion b. bunds water in the digestive tract c. creates a bulkier stool d. is represented by cellulose e. raises blood cholesterol

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a. binds fats for excretion.

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Insoluble fiber: a. binds fat for excretion b. binds water in the digestive tract c. creates a bulkier stool d. is represented by cellulose e. raises blood cholesterol

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c. creates a bulkier stool

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More than 90% of fats in foods are: a. compound fats b. lipoproteins c. partially hydrogenated d. triglycerides e. unsaturated

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d. triglycerides.

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Unsaturated fats in the diet: a. are ice cream and cheese b. come from plant sources c. deliver more calories than saturated fats d. only have single bonds between the carbons e. raise blood cholesterol

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b. come from plant sources.

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Probiotics are found in: a. nuts b. cheeses c. yogurts d. meats e. eggs

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c. yogurts

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The _______ is the dietary reference intake that establishes a level when the EAR is not available. a. AI b. DRI c. EER d. RDA e. UL

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a. Al

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The _____ is the dietary reference intake that is eliminated to supply the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the U.S. a. AI b. EAR c. EER d. RDA e. UL

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d. RDA

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The National Academy of sciences states that ___% of total calories should come from carbohydrates in a well-balanced diet. a. 15 - 35 b. 25 -45 c. 35 - 55 d. 45 - 65 e. 55 - 75

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d. 45-65

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The National Academy of Sciences states that ____% of total calories should come from fats in a well-balanced diet. a. 10 - 25 b. 20 - 35 c. 30 - 45 d. 40 - 55 e. 50 - 65

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b. 20 - 35

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Proteins cannot be used: a. as a part of hormones and enzymes b. to build and repair muscle c. as a product of fat metabolism d. as a source of energy e. to build and repair skin and bones

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c. as a product of fat metabolism.

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Minerals are not components of: a. bones, nails, and teeth b. enzymes c. maintaining water balance d. oxygen - free radicals e. regulating nerve impulses

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d. oxygen-free radicals

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Water is: a. used in digesting and absorbing foods. b. contained in almost all foods c. involved in rebuilding cells. d. the most important nutrient e. all of these choices

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e. all of these choices

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A food that supplies 2 grams of fat, carbohydrate, and protein delivers ____ total calories. a.. 6 b. 13 c. 20 d. 27 e. 34

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e. 34

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______ provide the nutritional base for a healthy diet in the MyPlate food guiance system. a. fruits b. whole grains c. vegetables d. low-fat milk e. all of these choices

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e. all of these choices:

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______ do not eat red meat but do eat fish, poultry, milk products, and eggs. a. Lacrovegetarians b. Ovolactovegetarians d. semivegitarians e. vegans

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d Semivegeterians

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Which is not considered an antioxidant? a. beta-carotene b. vitamin C c. vitamin E d. vitamin K e. Selenium

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d. vitamin K

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What is true about multivitamins? a.. regular intake usually delivers important phytochemicals b. they give caloric energy to the body c. they impair immune function d. there is no solid scientific evidence that they decrease the risk of cancer e. they supply 75-85% of the daily value for most nutrients.

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d. There is no solid scientific evidence that they decrease the risk of cancer.

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As many as ___% of the college-age women struggle with an eating disorder. a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 30 e. 40

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e. 40

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____ is(are) not included in the list of undesirable side effects of bulimia nervosa. a. bladder damage b. cardiac arrhythmias c. colitis d. Intestinal cancer e. Ulcers

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d. Ulcers

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Typical symptoms of binge-eating disorder do not include: a. eating alone b. eating much faster while on a binge c. eating until uncomfortably full d. feeling disgusted or guilty after overeating e. very low body weight

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e. very low body weight.

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Helpful strategies for vegans do not include: a. supplementing with vitamin B12 b. exposure to the sun c. getting Zinc from beans d. eating complementary proteins e. consuming eggs and nuts

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e. consuming eggs and nuts (vegans don't eat eggs, so they aren't helpful)

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Nuts a. are mostly saturated fat b. contain antioxidants c. can increase blood and cholesterol d. are low in calories e. increase risk of heart disease

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b. contain antioxidants

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Soy products are considered healthy because they contain: a. anticoagulants b. calcium c. insoglavones d. hydrogenated fat e. vitamins E and K

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c. isoflavones

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True, or false? According to the U.S. Surgeon General, diseases of dietary excess and imbalance are among the leading causes of death in the United States.

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true

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True, or false? Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water are termed micronutrients.

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false

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True, or false? Fats are the major source of calories the body uses to provide energy for work; cell maintenance, and heat.

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false

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True, or false? Substrates are foods that are used as energy sources.

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true

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True, or false? Mineral are used to build and repair tissues including muscles, blood, internal organs, skin, hair, nails, and bones.

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false

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True, or false? Water is the most important nutrient.

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true

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True, or false? Daily caloric intake should be distributed so that 45% to 65% of total calories come from carbohydrates.

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true

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True, or false? The recommendation for poultry, fish, or meat is to eat three ounces, and no more than six ounces, daily.

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true

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True, or false? Meats and milk products are the richest sources of antioxidants and phytonutrients.

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false

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