Question 1

The 100-Mile diet was designed by two northern British Columbia residents who restricted their diet to foods grown within 100 miles of their residence for one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Carbohydrates consumed in excess of dietary needs are stored in the body as fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the best source of dietary fibre?

Accepted Answer

A)   White bread
B)   Turnip
C)   Oatmeal
D)   MilkE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Minerals are organic elements one needs in small amounts to help regulate the body functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Iron-deficiency anemia is a problem in some age groups, and researchers fear poor calcium intakes are sowing seeds for future osteoporosis in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Vitamins are found in:

Accepted Answer

A)   all food groups.
B)   only in fruits and vegetables.
C)   only supplements.
D)   products where food manufacturers choose to add them.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Daily values are based on the minimum number of calories one should eat to maintain basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The human body is composed of _______ % of water.

Accepted Answer

A)   20-40
B)   50-60
C)   70-80
D)   90-100E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Some of the fat we eat in food is essential to the body for healthy growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)  for calcium for an 18 year old female is _____ mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   900
B)   1100
C)   1300
D)   1500E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The iron found in plants is comparable to the iron found in meat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are identified as high risk factors when consuming beverages with quantities of sugar, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   stronger gums
B)   dental decay
C)   weight gain
D)   type-2 diabetesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Hamburgers contain this type of fat.

Accepted Answer

A)   Polyunsaturated
B)   Saturated
C)   Monounsaturated
D)   Bi-unsaturatedE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates and refined and unrefined carbohydrates; give at least two examples of food sources for each.

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Simple carbohydrates are made up of one ...

Question 15

Foods from plant sources usually provide incomplete proteins. Thus it is necessary to:

Accepted Answer

A)   take supplements.
B)   eat a variety of protein foods throughout the day.
C)   take lysine.
D)   get more exercise if you are a vegetarian.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Vitamin K promotes the synthesis of proteins that help keep bones strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Proteins provide ____ calories/gram

Accepted Answer

A)   9
B)   7
C)   4
D)   2E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

To maintain fluid balance, the average person needs to consume approximately 1 litre of water a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following types of fat raises the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)  cholesterol in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Saturated fats
B)   Trans fats
C)   Triglycerides
D)   Monounsaturated fatty acidsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The first step in planning a healthy diet is to examine what you currently eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Nutrition

Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates and refined and unrefined carbohydrates; give at least two examples of food sources for each.

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Carbohydrates consumed in excess of dietary needs are stored in the body as fat.

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Daily values are based on the minimum number of calories one should eat to maintain basal metabolic rate.

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Vitamins are found in:

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The first step in planning a healthy diet is to examine what you currently eat.

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The iron found in plants is comparable to the iron found in meat.

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Foods from plant sources usually provide incomplete proteins. Thus it is necessary to:

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The 100-Mile diet was designed by two northern British Columbia residents who restricted their diet to foods grown within 100 miles of their residence for one year.

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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium for an 18 year old female is _____ mg per day.

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To maintain fluid balance, the average person needs to consume approximately 1 litre of water a day.

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All of the following are identified as high risk factors when consuming beverages with quantities of sugar, EXCEPT:

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Iron-deficiency anemia is a problem in some age groups, and researchers fear poor calcium intakes are sowing seeds for future osteoporosis in women.

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Minerals are organic elements one needs in small amounts to help regulate the body functions.

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Vitamin K promotes the synthesis of proteins that help keep bones strong.

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The human body is composed of _______ % of water.

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Proteins provide ____ calories/gram

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Hamburgers contain this type of fat.

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Some of the fat we eat in food is essential to the body for healthy growth and development.

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Which of the following is the best source of dietary fibre?

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Which one of the following types of fat raises the level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the blood?

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