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CHAPTER 12 NUTRITION BASICS
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1. Soda
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The leading source of added sugar in the American diet is
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2. proteins
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The main structural components of the body, muscles, and bones are made up of
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4. animal food sources and are solid at room temperature.
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Saturated fats are primarily found in
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5. poultry.
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Leading sources of saturated fat in the American diet include all of the following, EXCEPT
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6. turns liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats
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Hydrogenation
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7. They tend to be higher in saturated fat.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vegetable oils that have been hydrogenated?
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8.saturated and trans fats
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To control your blood cholesterol levels, the most important action you can take is to limit the amount of _______________ in your diet.
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9.partially hydrogenated oils.
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In order to determine the presence of trans fat in a given product, consumers should check the label for
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11.salmon.
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A good source of omega-3 fatty acids is
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12.carbohydrates.
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The major source of fuel for the nervous system, brain, and red blood cells is
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13.grains and legumes
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Which of the following are richest in complex carbohydrates?
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16.hamburger.
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All of the following are good sources of fiber, EXCEPT
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17.regulate various chemical reactions within cells.
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The primary function of vitamins is to
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19.boiling.
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All of the following are cooking methods that preserve the nutrient value of vegetables, EXCEPT
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20.help regulate body functions.
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Minerals
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21.iron.
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A mineral commonly lacking in American diets is
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22.calcium.
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Osteoporosis is associated with low intake of
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23.low-fat milk.
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A food rich in calcium is
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24.all fluids, including those containing caffeine
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Which of the following should count toward your total daily fluid intake?
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25.are a particular type of phytochemical found in foods and can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
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Antioxidants
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26.cholesterol.
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Experts say that two of the most important factors in a healthy diet are eating the "right" kinds of fats and the "right" kinds of
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27.broccoli
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Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?
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28.Choose a diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
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29.processed and prepared foods.
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Salt consumption is most often from
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30.maintaining carolie balance.
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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasized the importance of
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31.a tennis ball.
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One serving of pasta is about the size of
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32.sodium.
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Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
