Question 1

The main function of carbohydrates is to

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A)   provide energy.
B)   promote growth and development.
C)   regulate body processes.
D)   prevent cancer.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Over the past 50 years, rates of ________ have declined among American adults.

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A)   death from cardiovascular disease
B)   cardiovascular disease
C)   obesity
D)   diabetesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In the ________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo)  or the outcome of the study until it is completed.

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A)   animal model
B)   case control
C)   double-blinded
D)   clinical trialE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Fiber belongs to the class of nutrients known as

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A)   carbohydrates.
B)   protein.
C)   lipids.
D)   minerals.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Kilocalorie

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A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) D) and I)
L) B) and D) J

Question 6

Which of the following is a function of water?

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A)   Provides energy
B)   Transports nutrients and wastes
C)   Structural component of bone
D)   Prevents oxidative damage to cell membranesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Minerals

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A)  Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures
B)  A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated.
C)  Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly
D)  Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process
E)  Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the bodyF) The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogenG) An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a diseaseH) Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.I) Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteinsJ) Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree CelsiusK) A) and D)
L) E) and F)

Question 8

Which of the following is an essential nutrient?

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A)   Alcohol
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Phytochemicals
D)   ZoochemicalsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Obesity

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A)  Compound secreted into the bloodstream that acts to control the function of distant cells
B)  A condition characterized by excess body fat
C)  Physiological (internal)  drive to find and eat food, mostly regulated by innate cues to eating
D)  State in which there is no longer a desire to eat; a feeling of satisfaction
E)  Psychological (external)  influences that encourage us to find and eat foodF) None of the above
G) A) and B) B

Question 10

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

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A)   Plant fats
B)   Plant carbohydrates
C)   Plant proteins
D)   Animal proteinsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source.
-Carotenoids

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A)  Soybeans, legumes
B)  Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables
C)  Grapes, peanuts, red wine
D)  Flaxseed, berries, whole grains
E)  Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant) F) Citrus fruit, tea, chocolateG) Garlic, onions, leekH) B) and D)
I) D) and E)

Question 12

On average, Americans consume approximately ________% of total calories as fat.

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A)   33
B)   20
C)   28
D)   50E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

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A)   Supply 4 kcal per gram
B)   Add structural strength to bones and muscles
C)   Supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body
D)   Add sweetness to foodE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source.
-Phytosterols/isoflavones

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A)  Soybeans, legumes
B)  Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables
C)  Grapes, peanuts, red wine
D)  Flaxseed, berries, whole grains
E)  Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant) F) Citrus fruit, tea, chocolateG) Garlic, onions, leekH) B) and C)
I) A) and F)

Question 15

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source.
-Anthocyanosides

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A)  Soybeans, legumes
B)  Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables
C)  Grapes, peanuts, red wine
D)  Flaxseed, berries, whole grains
E)  Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant) F) Citrus fruit, tea, chocolateG) Garlic, onions, leekH) C) and G)
I) A) and B) E

Question 16

Which of the following terms describes psychological influences that encourage us to find and eat food?

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A)   Appetite
B)   Hunger
C)   Satiety
D)   SaturationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Which of the following trends has a negative effect on American food habits?

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A)   More offerings of chicken and fish in restaurants as alternatives to beef
B)   Social changes that are leading to a general time shortage for many of us
C)   The variety of new, low fat products in the supermarket
D)   Widespread availability of information on the nutritional content of fast foodsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Hunger

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A)  Compound secreted into the bloodstream that acts to control the function of distant cells
B)  A condition characterized by excess body fat
C)  Physiological (internal)  drive to find and eat food, mostly regulated by innate cues to eating
D)  State in which there is no longer a desire to eat; a feeling of satisfaction
E)  Psychological (external)  influences that encourage us to find and eat foodF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1120 kcal. Forty-eight percent of the energy in the meal is from carbohydrate and 13% is from protein. How many calories of fat does the meal contain?

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A)   137
B)   313
C)   287
D)   437E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

The main function of carbohydrates is to

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Over the past 50 years, rates of ________ have declined among American adults.

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In the ________ experimental design, neither the participants nor the researchers are aware of each participant's assignment (test or placebo) or the outcome of the study until it is completed.

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Fiber belongs to the class of nutrients known as

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Kilocalorie

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Which of the following is a function of water?

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Minerals

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Which of the following is an essential nutrient?

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Obesity

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

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Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Carotenoids

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On average, Americans consume approximately ________% of total calories as fat.

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Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

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Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Phytosterols/isoflavones

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Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Anthocyanosides

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Which of the following terms describes psychological influences that encourage us to find and eat food?

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

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Which of the following trends has a negative effect on American food habits?

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Match the following terms with their definitions. -Hunger

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A meal consisting of a cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate shake provides a total of 1120 kcal. Forty-eight percent of the energy in the meal is from carbohydrate and 13% is from protein. How many calories of fat does the meal contain?

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